Seas and Oceans

Each continent has its own bays, seas, rivers, lakes, etc., and there may be alternative names for each of the main bodies of water in various languages across Soleras.

## Oceans

The four oceans of Soleras divide the world's continents by vast stretches of water. Though not visible on the grand maps, islands, archipelagos, and more can be found throughout these bodies of water.

* **The Avalice Ocean**:
	+ Stretching from Karavokrin's Eastern edge to Al'Osir's Western edge, the Avalice Ocean is the largest body of water on Soleras. Pulau can be found in the middle of this ocean, and there are various islands and archipelagos across Avalice’s vast length.
* **The Ghelsar Ocean**:
	+ To the West of Karavokrin and Fidrea lies the Ghelsar Ocean, which stretches to Iastrus' and Aefhellen's Eastern edges. Like the Avalice, the Ghelsar is vast, and it stretches from polar cap to polar cap.
* **The Lythandra Ocean**:
	+ Between Al'Osir and Aefhellen lies the Lythandra Ocean, named by the first Adestian cartographers to sail to the East. It stretches to the northern edge of Iastrus, and is a home to healthy trade routes.
* **The Kor'dere Ocean**:
	+ Between Tezaria and Iastrus lies the Kor'dere (Core-Dare-Ay) Ocean, which also reaches as far north as Al'Osir's Southern edge.

## The Gateway Seas

The Seas of Soleras serve to unite two oceans, and they are often named by the adjacent peoples (rather than by global cartographers). These seas lack true borders, and the unions of the adjacent oceans typically lie in the direct center of this track of water. Sailors often refer to the “nine seas”, and will typically navigate using the seas' names rather than the ocean names.

* **The Estrata Sea**:
	+ Uniting the Avalice and the Kor’dere Oceans between Tezaria and Al'Osir, this sea also serves as Adestia's and Novir's (of Al'Osir) main route to Pulau.
* **The Sea of Riish** *(Reesh)*:
	+ Uniting the Ghelsar and the Avalice between Karavokrin and [RONAN’S CONTINENT], this sea sees a great deal of travel, and many naval battles have occurred there.
* **The Vaelian Sea**:
	+ To the south of Fidrea lies the Vaelian Sea, which unites the Avalice and the Ghelsar near the southern pole of Soleras.
* **The Yttra Sea**:
	+ To the south of Tezaria lies the Yttra ("E"-trah) sea, which stretches to the southern expanse of Soleras. It unites the Avalice and the Kor'dere.
* **The Novikk Sea**:
	+ To the north of Al'Osir lies the Novikk sea, which unites the Avalice and the Lythandra oceans. Named for the first settlers from the Great North into Novir, this sea is said to be haunted by the spirits of Serpents felled by these ancient warriors.
* **The Mallya Sea**:
	+ To the north of Aefhellen lies the Mallya sea, which unites the Lythandra and the Ghelsar Ocean. This is a very cold sea, and it stretches to the Northern Expanse.
* **The Fairwind Sea**:
	+ Between Al'Osir and Iastrus stretches the Fairwind Sea, which unites the Lythandra and the Kor'dere oceans. This was named by ancient Adestians for the warm, calm waters found there.
* **The Ruddn Sea**:
	+ Between Aefhellen and Iastrus lies the Ruddn Sea, which unites the Lythandra and the Ghelsar near Soleras' equator.
* **The Thyde Sea** *(Theed)*:
	+ To the south of Iastrus lies the Thyde sea, which unites the Kor’dere and the Ghelsar oceans. This is a relatively cold body of water.
* **The Pulau Sea**:
	+ Although not typically marked on maps, the sea surrounding Pulau is sometimes referred to as such for matters of borders and trade. This sea is also not included in the “nine seas” of Soleras.