The Trade sea

The trade sea is a body of water located on the eastern border of the Turian Archipelago, western border of Rishelm amd it's nearby sub-contients, and the MOTE islands.

Influence on culture
The Trade sea has had a major impact on the culture of most continents. The Islands of the MOTE (Men of the East), are the most heavily influenced. Their culture has depended on it for centuries for both water, power, and trade. The MOTE are a race of sea faring humans known to be savy traders, and brillaint engineers. The sea recieved it name for the MOTE, whom ofton used it to trade dyes, spices, ores, boats, and even slaves to both Turius and Rishelm. Since the divine conflict contact with MOTE has been lost, and their current situation is unknown.

The trade sea is a calm sea, which made it ideal for travel. It has also become a pilgrimage site for many, as it is the sea the Ath'Ar began their journey to Rishelm from. The sea has seen little use since the glory days of trade, when the Men of the East had still used it to travel and trade between the Turians and residents of Rishelm. Now it is the focus of art and literature, but has seen little practical use. The sea carries hot currents of water from the Elven lands across the sea, warming Turius during the summer, leaving it a some what temperate region. Like wise, it's brother to the north, the sea of souls, brings cold water from the Black Mountain south, cooling Turius during the winter.