Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25519666-20150122120030/@comment-27603417-20150125093502

Well, we know that EF is a region that is comprised by several kindoms; while Arendelle is just a kingdom in a region together with the Southern Isles. This site seems to imply that Southern Isles is inside Arendelle, but Hans and his bros are princes in the Southern Isles which means they have their own kingdom.

Back to your topic, people in Arendelle aren't just unfamiliar with magic; they are scared with it. Also, you're right with the area being safer: there are no ogres, no bridge trolls, no witches, and no evil sorcerers (except Ingrid).

I also noticed that its culture is quite more modern than that of the EF. Sometimes, I imagine it near the kingdom where Killian originated. That kingdom has gunpowder technology as early as 300 years ago!