Herfi Sea

The Herfi Sea sits between the continents of Otrask and Aderia. It is the homeland for Sirens, who perch among the islands that pocket the sea.

Geography

The Herfi Sea is about 3 days travels talk and 1 day wide. It is bordered by the North Sea to its North, the Maran Strait to its South, Aderia to its East and Otrask to its West. The sea is surprisingly shallow along its shoreline, forcing larger ships out into the open ocean.

Ecosystem

The ecosystem is composed of two levels. The ‘surface’ level extends about 400 feet below sea level and is mostly based around the shoreline. Typical sea life is found here (Fish, turtles, sharks, etc.). The ‘deep sea’ level is anything past 400 feet. Very little is known about this area, with most people who attempt the journey never returning. The ones who do return describe it as dark with large vague shapes moving in the distance.

Localized Phenomena

Due to the hot air of the Scorch mixing with the cool air of North Aderia, the Herfi Sea is an incredibly foggy location. Thickest around dawn and dusk, the fog makes it very easy to get lost at sea. Most ships have a specialized navigator, called the Herfin, that knows their way around the sea in case they find themselves lost in the Herfi Sea.

History

The Herfi Sea is the major divider between East and West Dulcinea. Historically, it has been a major point of division between the two. It is also one of the only places where sirens, who used to be found throughout the whole ocean, still live.
The Herfi Sea is also one of the largest trading hubs in the world. Ships traveling from Mepherian to West Dulcinea (or vice versa), most Velusian exports, and anything coming from the North Sea passes through the sea.

Type

Sea