The Alon Sea

Brief History
The Alon Sea is a vast expanse of ocean in the world of Theoras, separating the continents of Ganam to the West and Orhath to East by about 40,000 miles of water. Much of this ocean remains uncharted due to its vast expanse and because merchants typically use the central shipping lanes, with even pirates not straying too far.

The Corrovista Island Chain
This island chain includes three large islands about 1000 miles to the East of Ganam. It contains highly exotic species which are collected for trade back in Mombasa. Many sailors have reported strange sightings here, including but not limited to mermaids, dragon turtles, giant sharks, and even signs from the god of the sea Ylkwatani. Many of the species on these islands seem to repopulate with great ease, which many have chocked up to an evolutionary advantage. The most prized creature on these islands remains the massive turtles, whose shells are worth quite a bit due to their durability and their beauty for their bright green color. They have proved themselves dangerous however with only the most daring seeking them out.

Rakshmana
The island of Rakshmana lies about 1500 miles East from Mombasa.

Merchants and Pirates
The goods transported along the shipping lanes vary greatly. From Rhiut comes animal hydes, meat, incense, spices, exotic plants and poisons, and gems. From the northern city of Khaldur, raw ore and weapons as well as metal tools and armor are traded as well, or at least the excess from what is left after already supplying the legions. Mombasa acts as a hub for trading due to its natural port. The Eastern continent of Orhath engages with this trade, shipping rum, precious metals, sugar, spices, and wood due to their massive forests.

Pirates in these lanes are few but deadly, with very few solo ships. Most captains have small fleets ranging from 4-10 vessels. Each captain is elected by the crew, and they rarely target large convoys due to the military presence. Often small lone merchant vessels are preyed upon, with coordinated strikes against convoys rare.