Guansai

Guansai is a region in Galben, Nova.

A region of thick ice with regular areas of open sea, claimed by the Sahuagin as their kingdom. The Sahuagin live in underwater cities, with the capital, Shwarnah, located in the great lake near the centre of the region. They are mostly an aquatic species, but trade, travel and war bring them to the surface. Although they enjoy trading, they enjoy killing much more. Only a fool would dive into the shark-infested abyss to reach their kingdom. They have guard towers situated on the ice outside of their major cities with a very frequently rotating guard as they can only survive for four hours out of water before they start suffocating. Their underwater resources are treasured by the rich of many other races. The deep sea fish are delicacies, the corals and pearls rare treasures. In exchange they can source much need weaponry and armoury that would be impossible to produce in their environment. However, trading with the Sahuagin is by no means pleasant and usually restricted or outright banned as they feel no moral obligation to keep the relationship amicable. If you could no longer provide the Sahuagin with useful trades, weapons you traded them may end up being used against you. Humanoid blood is like a drug to them, driving them into a frenzy. Those who can resist consuming the bodies of their slain will no doubt sell the blood for a high price back in their home. They also regularly organise skirmishes against the aquatic elves that, along with merfolk, inhabit much of the rest of the ocean.