Synaptic Gulf

The Synaptic Gulf is a river in The Spectrum which runs from its source in The Borderlands of Sabrateur to its estuary in The South Spectral Ocean. Along its course, it flows past the coasts of Oldham Road, Sherylannia, Enthalpy Change, White-Rose, eventually reaching its estuary where the island of Ti Amero once lay.

Advantages

The Gulf is strategically placed in that it is an excellent centre of trade for the surrounding nations. Just to the north of the source lies Calumnius, one of the largest nations in the region, and it is easy to access along trade routes through Sabrateur and over the border. It was particularly useful for Sabratese merchants when the pottery trade was booming; cargoes could be shipped down to southern regions much faster than by horse.

Characteristics

The Gulf is renowned for its fresh water, which make it ideal to fish for such native species as cod, salmon and herring. It is maintained as a very clean resource due to the surrounding nation's care for the environment.

Conflict

The waters are internationally neutral, except for the areas up to 1 mile off the coast of the respective nations. In the past, c. 513, it is believed that the Romani army laid seige to this area, preventing all trade routes from being utilised, until they were eventually overthrown by a Northern coalition.