Border Ocean
| Border Ocean | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sea |
| World | Taldain |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The Border Ocean is a massive ocean that covers a large portion of Taldain.[1] It surrounds the Dayside continent and separates it from Darkside.[2] It comprises the Northern Border Ocean and Southern Border Ocean, although there is no obvious separation between the two sections.[1]
![[1]](#cite_note-Dayside_map.jpg-1){kind=link}
The Border Ocean is navigable by experienced sailors, but entering the wrong currents can prevent ships from making the crossing between continents.[3] Directly between Dayside and Darkside, along the center of the ocean, is a powerful, perpetual storm known as the terminal storm.[3][2] The terminal storm includes thunderstorms and constant driving rain; it can take several days to sail through it, depending on wind conditions.[3]
The sea is full of oxygen-producing algae, which provide much of the oxygen in Taldain's atmosphere.[4]
History
Travel through the Border Ocean from Darkside to Dayside was not only difficult due to environmental conditions, it was also forbidden by Emperor Skathan of the Dynasty.[3] However, it was not impossible to make the journey, as evidenced by the presence of Darksiders in places like Lonzare. Prince Gevalden of Elis came to Dayside in search of the sand masters, but supposedly died under mysterious circumstances, prompting Duchess Khrissalla to form her own expedition. Khrissalla's team sailed across the ocean with some difficulty; Khriss was particularly fascinated by the terminal storm.[3] The team crossed back over the Border Ocean on their return to Darkside.[5]
Notes
- ↑ a b Map of Dayside
- ↑ a b White Sand chapter ars#
- ↑ a b c d e White Sand prologue#
- ↑ Manchester signing
— Arcanum - 2014-08-06# - ↑ White Sand chapter 18#
