Fish are cold-blooded vertebrate that swim in the fresh and salt water ponds, rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. There are a variety of evolutions and species ranging from the sardine to the
Tiufi. While overfishing, pollution, and magical manipulation of the environment is having an adverse affect on the population, fishing remains a primary industry both in
Keoland and in the
Sea Prince Nations.
General Characteristics
Fish are typically aquatic creatures that rely on gills to filter out water and provide oxygen to their bodies. They generally have a bone background, scaly skin, and have fins instead of limbs. There are more than 32,000 different species of fish. Some of them are popular choices as pets, many more in the remain untamed and feared, especially in the
Ma'apua Straight.
The
Fire Fish is considered a fish even though it lives in the magma pools of the
The Ember Isles /The Bloody Islands.
Fishing Industry
Commercial fishing is one of the leading industries in Keoland. It serves as a major export but also as a major internal resource. The fishing industry is especially vital for the small islands in the
Shattered Narrows where there are limited resources on the islands. Fish and fishing drive the entire economy of the region.
Preservation State
Caught fish are dumped into a pier that extends deep into the coastline. Factory workers remove the heads and tails of fish and lay them out to dry on wooden slats known as slakes. From there the workers can move the slats into a sunlit area for them to dry, known as dehydrating; cook large batches of seasoned fish over a wood oven, known as smoking; or submerge them in barrels filled with saltwater, known as brining. Similarly, some businesses prefer to submerge the fish in vinegar, or oil and other seasonings. This process significantly alters the fish's texture and flavor, and is a popular style in many Sea Prince Nations. While there are several fishing businesses and cities throughout Keoland, none has been as prosperous or as tragic as those in
Seaton.
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