Golden Water

The Golden Water was a bay located in the center of the Shining Lands.
==Geography==
The Golden Water was connected to the Great Sea through a narrow channel on its southern side. It was bordered by the nations of Var the Golden, Durpar, and Ulgarth, serving as part of the border between Durpar and Ulgarth. The "mouth" that linked the Golden Water with the Great Sea was called the Sunstrait.
Breezes from the Golden Water helped lower the sweltering temperature of the surrounding area by 20 degrees on average, accounting for the high density of cities found along its shores.
==History==
The Golden Water was actually responsible for inspiring the name of the Shining Lands. The waters of this bay possessed a high mineral content, literally making them shine in the sunlight. These waters were abundant with fish and other life forms. They also held rich pearl beds and beautiful red and purple coral reefs.
==Notable Locations==
* Ship Isle
* Pyratar
* Vaelan
* Turelve
* Sezilinta
* Morvar
On the eastern side, the river Xon emptied into Xontuil Bay, also called the Narrow Seas. This bay joined the larger Golden Water.
The small island of Dulth lay in the eastern side of the bay, off the coast of Ulgarth.
==Appendix==
===Gallery===
File:Golden-Water-Vince-Locke.jpg|A view of the Golden Water at sunrise.
===References===
Category:Bays
Category:Bodies of water
Category:Locations on the Sunstrait
Category:Locations in the Shining Lands
Category:Locations in the Shining South
Category:Locations on the Great Sea
Category:Locations in Southeast Faerûn
Category:Locations in Faerûn
Category:Locations on Toril
Category:Locations