The Myth of the Sea Sloads Content . The sea that surrounds our beloved island provides sustenance and resources , allows for swift transportation , and serves as a boundary between Summerset and the rest of the world . Unfortunately , however , not everything that comes from the sea can be considered beneficial , and there exists many seaborne threats that pose a significant danger to the island . We here in the College of Sapiarchs have deemed the level of danger high enough that we have devoted an entire field of study to help research and formulate countermeasures , hence my appointment to the post of Sapiarch of Aquatic Malevolence . Threats from the sea appear in many different forms , from natural events to enemy kingdoms . Nature has a way of letting the island know that even the magical protections provided by the Crystal Tower aren ' t always enough to stop a destructive storm , crashing waves , or flood waters from damaging Summerset . As far as enemies are concerned , the Royal Navy keeps the sea lanes as clear as possible and serves as a deterrent to the forces of the other alliances . The exception to this remains the various factions of the Maormer — the Sea Elves — who fearlessly slip past patrols to raid coastal settlements on a regular basis . Probably the most fearsome potential threat appears in the form of the Sload . Even though these vile creatures from the southwestern Abecean Sea were much more ambitious in their attempts to conquer Summerset in centuries past , the residents of the coral kingdoms of Thras continue to pillage and raid our holdings to the current day . The amphibious , slug - like beings have an affinity for magic , though they seem more drawn to dark magic than to anything positive or beneficial . They deal in necromancy , plagues , and other instruments of death and destruction . Recent rumors heard across the island suggest that a particular type of Sload , the Sea Sload , have returned to trouble Summerset . While they haven ' t been seen or heard from in centuries , the Sea Sloads rule the undersea kingdom of Ul ' vor Kus , located somewhere in the Sea of Pearls . Even the possibility that such creatures have infiltrated the island is cause for concern and utmost diligence . To this end , I have consulted old tomes and ancient volumes contained within our extensive libraries to gather whatever information I can . I ' m sorry to say , it isn ' t much . The Sea Sloads are even more reclusive and mysterious than their more numerous cousins . What I could uncover indicates that we should not underestimate the threat the Sea Sloads pose . Instead of organizing themselves in small kingdoms , as the Thras Sload are wont to do , the Sea Sloads form cabals of small numbers of like - minded individuals who cooperate to attain some specific goal . Then the cabals break up , reform , and reorganize as interests and necessity warrant . While Sea Sloads have as much interest in necromancy as any other Sloads , they also demonstrate skill in alchemy , shadow magic , and mind magic , among other arcane disciplines . For all their ambition and power , however , our records indicate that the Sea Sloads may in fact be on the verge of extinction . My predecessor , Winawen , certainly wrote as much in her seminal work , " The Villains of Ul ' Vor Kus . " It was her educated opinion that the Sea Sloads would naturally disappear within a few centuries . Such an event cannot occur soon enough . Until confirmation of Sea Sload activity on Summerset is verified , I suggest we remain vigilant and watch the sea . Besides the Sea Sloads themselves , these arrogant and unfriendly creatures have been known to utilize all kinds of terrible sea monsters . The last thing the island needs in these turbulent times is attacks by creatures from the sea .