South Seas

Spanning southward beneath the Great Sea and the Maelstrom, the South Seas wash against the deserts of Tanaris and the lush jungles of Stranglethorn Vale. Since the Great Sundering shattered the primeval continent ten thousand years ago, this ocean has nurtured remote tropical islands, unique oceanic beasts, and independent merchant networks. Goblin shipping cartels, operating out of havens like Steamwheedle Port and Booty Bay, maintain tenuous shipping lanes across the waves. However, the waters remain notoriously lawless, crawling with corsairs, Bloodsail buccaneers, and predatory sea life that prey on any vessel daring to venture far from shore.

Beyond the coastal trade lanes lies a patchwork of legendary islands and sunken perils. Notable lands scattered across the South Seas include the ancient troll island of Zandalar and the produce-rich shores of Tel'Abim. Yet merchant sailors must contend with far more than cutthroats; the deeper waters harbor colossal giant squids, primeval sea turtles, and lurking naga who guard ancient ruins swallowed by the waves. Navigating these waters demands seasoned captains, reliable charts, and substantial firepower.