Sea of the Unending Storm

A sea at the north-east of Dalthion which has a permanent storm raging at it's center.

Dalthion

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The continent of Dalthion and the region of the Empire of Dalthion

Localized Phenomena

The storm that rages at the center of this sea hasn't stopped for centuries. Covering an area with a radius of about twenty miles it consists of gusting winds, waterspouts, violent waves, and flashes of lighting. A constant curtain of heavy rain and hail falls from the tall dark clouds the cover the area. Outside of the area, the winds continue to whip up large waves but the other conditions generally stop at the edge of the clouds, unless a more natural storm is present in the area.

Natural Resources

Despite the storm there is an abundance of life in the sea. Several varieties of edible fish thrive in the areas a few miles outside the storm, providing plentiful food for the coastal communities. The wind and waves driven by the storm also cause large quantities of seaweed to be washed ashore. Some varieties are edible while others are better suited to being used as fertiliser.
Cerada Eels can be found near to the edges of the storm, though generally only at night. These giant eels are valued as both for their flesh and the oil which can be extracted.

History

The elves of Serin Forest claim that the large basin that the sea fills was created by spells used by Oscar Hilsburg's forces used against them durin the War of Ascension. They further claim that the storm was also created as a result of these spells.
Evidence discovered by scholars from Deiran Bay disproves at least the first of these claims, as maps have been unearthed that show the presence of the sea prior to the conflict between the colleges of Necromancy and Abjuration. Thus far it has not been possible to locate any evidence that the storm existed prior to that war, and it is theoretically possible that a great concentration of magic could have triggered the effect. However, it cannot be assumed that it was Oscar's forces that launched the spells.

— Excerpt from Ready For The Storm

The storm is believed to have been raging for around eight centuries. It is known to have caused problems for The Empire that spanned the world during the previous age. According to records from that time the sea was a convenient way to transport goods between neighbouring settlements, but the storm prevented more profitable trade across the basin.
It currently provides a route for transporting goods between Mirin and Othil, but it's choppy waters men it isn't good for transporting troops. Emperor Kovias Junlinson seems to have accounted for this and has prepared his troops to continue the expansion along the coast using overland routes.

Type

Sea

Related Myths

• Island in the Storm

A hidden island

Stories have circulated for decades (centuries if the scholars are to be believed) about an island at the center of the storm. This island supposedly contains a great treasure, or possibly a great store of magical knowledge. The stories never seem to agree on this point, but what is clear is that the lure of wealth and power have tempted many to try sailing into the storm. The lucky few that have returned, blown out of the storm while clinging to the broken remains of their ships, have reported never having seen the island. Attempts to approach through the air using magic have proved equally futile as those flying into the storm are buffeted by winds from every direction as well as a near constant barrage of lightning strikes.
There have been no confirmed sightings of this mythical island, and most reasonable people believe that there is no island. However, there seems to be no shortage of those want to believe and are willing to risk their lives to obtain the treasure.