The Hadean Tide

The Hadean Tide is a faction of evil-aligned aquatic individuals operating in the waters of the eastern Cobalt Sea.

## Description

The Hadean Tide has clashed on numerous occasions with other aquatic factions and organisations, its members aligning themselves with the teachings of various deities - including that of Ophidian and Carcharodon, as well as other powerful entities and forces, such as the Primordial Elemental Prince Scothyx. With the acquisition of the Thalassic Fragment, several subfactions within the Tide seem to have arisen, calling themselves the Deepest Kingdoms.

Below is included the information presently known about the Deepest Kingdoms.

### The Deepest Kingdoms

#### The Kingdom of the Deepest Dread

Bound by the Anguinion Mounts to the east and the Hydra's Heads to the west, the Kingdom of the Deepest Dread is contained entirely within a stretch of the deep sea south of the Penance Peninsula known as the Lightless Basin. Contained within are three trenches that plunge far in the depths, that of Auger's Wake in the north, Sleeper's Trough in the south, and Ghast's Grave between them.

The Kingdom is believed to be ruled by the Dredgemother.

#### The Kingdom of the Deepest Storm

Beneath the waves of the Temper Straits, bound on the surface by the Corrogo Archipelago to the east and the Tyndian Headlands to the west, lies the Kingdom of the Deepest Storm. Stretching from the Ridges of Torlynd and the Sundered Shallows to the southwestern tip of the Rousing Peaks, the Kingdom claims dominion over much of the Ugivard Trench, one of the deepest in the region, wherein lies the city of Orkaluth. Also within its borders are the Arches of the Burned, where submarine volcanoes continue to stir restlessly, and the still-inhabited ruins of Irkkarm Kel.

The Kingdom is believed to be ruled by the Storm Giant Tavgyruun.

#### The Kingdom of the Deepest Curse

Central most of the Kingdoms, the Kingdom of the Deepest Curse exists primarily within Yellow Smoker Gorge, stretching south to The Glowing Plains and north to near the Wentletrap Shore. Resting above the deep-sea fan known as the Fan of Aorkkass is a city of the same name, while another city overlooking the trench of Ghavrignna's Fall bears the name Dominion. It is believed that the thermal vents in the Gorge allow the region to serve a major source of industry to the Kingdom, the flooded mines reaching deep through the Hydra's Heads for all manner of valuables.

#### The Kingdom of the Deepest Duchy

The waters claimed by the Kingdom of the Deepest Duchy vary the most greatly in their depth, from the hadalpelagic floor of the Ugivard Trench, to the shallow reefs of the western Wavebreakers. Three major sahuagin cities have been identified within its borders, Sangethmos on the northern edge of the underwater mountain range known as the Ridge of Torlynd in the west, Sangcarcha within the ever-changing folds of the Rousing Peaks, and that of Sangariastau in the east on the terminus of the Hydra's Heads.

The Kingdom is believed to be ruled by the Sahuagin Duke Vravor.

#### The Kingdom of the Deepest Chill

Southernmost of the Deepest Kingdoms, the Kingdom of the Deepest Chill is centred around the Pit of the Sunken Scion, a deep ravine in the sea floor. Civilisation has been noted within the Pit, that of the Kuo-Toan city of Utresruddglib, while a further settlement of more eclectic population, Tykesh, is built atop the seamount on Merna Guyot. Patrols from the Kingdom of the Deepest Chill are known to cross the Tail of the Cusk-Eel to hunt within the Wilds of Yocyhrel, though it is uncertain what exactly resides in the underwater forest of the region that merits such a journey to pursue it.

## Goals

Although unconfirmed, the Hadean Tide seems to be interested in two considerations - dominion of the lands of sea and ocean, and the annexation and/or vassalisation of the surface world to their rule.

## Tenets of the Hadean Tide

The Tenets of the Hadean Tide are currently unknown.

## Relationships

In their acts of conquest, the Hadean Tide has frequently crossed paths with many factions operating on the surface that rely on shipping vessels, particularly so those passing onwards to the city of Viridell. To this effect, they have crossed blades with both the Radiant Triumvirate and the Thrice-Damned, although few amongst their number, save perhaps the Wolffish Pack seem to acknowledge they are anything more than raiders and opportunists.