Unknown Sea

The Unknown Sea is a vast ocean forming the southern and southeastern boundaries of Alassia. High winds and fierce waves have prevented any significant exploration by the peoples of Alassia, who regard it with almost religious certainty as deadly and impassable. The seafaring abilities of Alassians have developed entire on lakes and rivers, the relatively calm waters of Lake Egli being the worst conditions they have contended with. As such, every ship known to have attempted navigating the Unknown Sea has wound up swallowed by its black waters or dashed against the rocks of the mountainous coast. It figures prominently in the mythology of Mazurism, where it is said that the forces of evil will crawl from the sea, and that Mazura will rescue the faithful by transporting them to a land across the sea where they will live forever.