Originally posted by Ikit Claw:

I need a fire next to my bed yet I'm not allowed to place one inside? I placed one outside the wall and now it's storming and it's putting my fire out. So am I just not allowed to sleep at all? I don't understand why this is a mechanic.

its supposed to immerse you and encourage you to build a hearth in your home, home is where the Hearth/Heart is. a hearth needs a chimney.