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| coordinates = 0° 105°W
| coordinates = 0° 105°W
| type = Sea
| type = Sea
| etymology = Lotus Flower
| etymology = {{wp|Nelumbo nucifera|''Nelumbo nucifera''}}, lotus
| depth = 2,950 metres (9,678.478 ft)
| depth = 2,950 metres (9,678.478 ft)
| max-depth = 5,102 metres (16,738.85 ft)
| max-depth = 5,102 metres (16,738.85 ft)
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The sea was an important route for merchants and travellers of ancient times, facilitating the trade and cultural exchange between the peoples of the region. The [[Sheng dynasty|Sheng Dynasty]] maintained hegemony over the sea for several centuries between .
The sea was an important route for merchants and travellers of ancient times, facilitating the trade and cultural exchange between the peoples of the region. The [[Sheng dynasty|Sheng Dynasty]] maintained hegemony over the sea for several centuries between .


The countries surrounding the Lotus and it's marginal seas in clockwise order are [[Florentia]], Ocraly, [[Ymutztlaclan-Mizlanuzco|Ymutz-Mizlan]], [[Pecario]], [[Manamana]], Bushland, [[Kolhar]], [[Mikochi]], [[Goankok]], [[Giokto]] and [[Esonice]]. In addition, the [[Maimi]] territory of [[Seylos]] and [[Aurora|Isla de Rosario]] of [[Aurora]] also has a coastline on the Lotus Sea. The drainage basin of the Lotus Sea also extends into [[Great Xio]].
The countries surrounding the Lotus and it's marginal seas in clockwise order are [[Florentia]], Ocraly, [[Ymutztlaclan-Mizlanuzco|Ymutz-Mizlan]], [[Pecario]], [[Manamana]], Bushland, [[Kolhar]], [[Mikochi]], [[Goankok]], [[Giokto]] and [[Esonice]]. In addition, the [[Maimi]] territory of [[Seylos]], the [[Yedo]] territory of [[Garindina]], and [[Aurora|Isla de Rosario]] of [[Aurora]] also has a coastline on the Lotus Sea. The drainage basin of the Lotus Sea also extends into [[Great Xio]].


== Names and etymology ==
== Names and etymology ==


=== Anglian ===
=== Anglian ===
WIP
The Anglish name for the sea is speculated to originate from Esonian sources through trade.


=== Azumic ===
=== Azumic Languages ===
'''Esonian'''
'''Esonian'''


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=== Huang ===
=== Huang ===
During the Sheng era, the Lotus Sea was referred to as Tionghái (中海), literally meaning Middle Sea.
During the Sheng era, the Lotus Sea was referred to as Tionghái (中海), literally meaning Middle Sea.
=== Lanang ===
In Lanang, like Huang during the Sheng era, the Lotus Sea was referred to as the 'Middle Sea', in Lanang ''Tiong-hái''. In later centuries however, Lanang speakers also made the switch to the name 'Lotus Sea', in Lanang ''Liân-hái''.


=== Lysian ===
=== Lysian ===
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Bahia Del Trebol (WIP)
Bahia Del Trebol (WIP)


'''Manamana Bay'''
'''Manamana Bay'''


Manamana bay (WIP)
Manamana bay (WIP)
'''Chidama Sea'''
The Chidama Sea, in Esonian ''Chidama-kai'' (千珠海, 'Sea of a Thousand Pearls') is located between Esonice and the Eastern Islands, also known as the Sanshu Islands (三州島々, literally 'Three Province Islands'). The sea historically played and continues to play a important role in the economy of Esonice and the Sanshu Islands from trade to fishing, the sea being an outlet to Nagihaya Bay in which Esonice's historic economic heart lays, the city of Maruguchi. The sea got its name due to its role in pearl-harvesting, hence it being called 'The Thousand Pearl Sea' in Esonian.


=== Extent ===
=== Extent ===
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|-
|-
|Sushu
|Sushu
|
|1,646,473
|Esonice
|-
|[[Maruguchi|Maruguchi]]
|2,285,038
|Esonice
|-
|[[Maimedo|Maimedo]]
|4,121,472
|Esonice
|-
|Okado
|1,902,872
|Esonice
|Esonice
|-
|[[Maimi|Maimi]]
|326,524
|Seylos
|-
|-
|Ryuguchi
|Ryuguchi
|
|1,084,667
|Esonice
|Esonice
|-
|-
|Yedo
|[[Yedo|Yedo]]
|
|215,130
|Garindina
|Garindina
|-
|-
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|
|Motoharu
|Motoharu
|-
|Okado
|
|Esonice
|-
|-
|Belleville
|Belleville
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|
|Florentia
|Florentia
|-
|[[Sademi and Mihura|Sademi]]
|
|Sademi-Mihura
|-
|-
|Solmarina
|Solmarina
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Although Cashari Island extends into the Lotus Sea, it was exluded from the study as it is classified as a subcontinent of Alharu.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Although Cashari Island extends into the Lotus Sea, it was exluded from the study as it is classified as a subcontinent of Alharu.


<nowiki>**</nowiki>Shimdō is also partially controlled by Seylos, Florentia, Motoharu and Garindina.
<nowiki>**</nowiki>While most of Shimdo is part of Esonice, Seylos, Florentia and Garindina possess coastal territories on the island. Esonice also shares the island with the independent citystate of Motoharu.


=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:KagayakiCity1.jpg|Kagayaki City in Mikochi, with the Lotus Sea in the background.
File:KagayakiCity1.jpg|Kagayaki City in Mikochi, with the Lotus Sea in the background.
File:Nagasaki City View from Glover Garden, Nagasaki 2014.jpg|Maimi, Autonomous Territory of Seylos on Shimdō.
File:Nagasaki City View from Glover Garden, Nagasaki 2014.jpg|Maimi, Autonomous Territory of Seylos on Shimdo.
File:Kobe 20180430 190424.jpg| Maruguchi, the second largest city of Esonice
File:Asahi-machi Naha Okinawa01s3s4410.jpg| Sushu, capital of Nanzan Province in Esonice
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 13:14, 18 September 2024

Lotus Sea
Mar de loto
Mer de Lotus
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Lotus Sea
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Bathymetry of the Lotus Sea
LocationNorth-Western Aurelia

South-Western Alharu

Eastern Thalassa
Coordinates0° 105°W
TypeSea
EtymologyNelumbo nucifera, lotus
Average depth2,950 metres (9,678.478 ft)
Max. depth5,102 metres (16,738.85 ft)
Water volumelater
Shore length1later
IslandsAtleast 6
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

The Lotus Sea is a sea on Eurth connected to the Oriental Ocean, surrounded by the Aurelian Shield, Cashari Island, Hei Sea, South-Western Alharan Coast and the Northern Aurelian Coast. The Lotus Sea covers an area of about X,XXX,XXX km2 (XXX,XXX sq mi), representing x% of the glubal ocean surface. The Lotus Sea encompasses a vast number of islands, some of them of volcanic origin. The Lotus Sea has an average depth of 2,950 m (9,678 ft) and the deepest recorded point is 5,102 m (16,738 ft) in the XXX, between Giokto and Goankok.

The sea was an important route for merchants and travellers of ancient times, facilitating the trade and cultural exchange between the peoples of the region. The Sheng Dynasty maintained hegemony over the sea for several centuries between .

The countries surrounding the Lotus and it's marginal seas in clockwise order are Florentia, Ocraly, Ymutz-Mizlan, Pecario, Manamana, Bushland, Kolhar, Mikochi, Goankok, Giokto and Esonice. In addition, the Maimi territory of Seylos, the Yedo territory of Garindina, and Isla de Rosario of Aurora also has a coastline on the Lotus Sea. The drainage basin of the Lotus Sea also extends into Great Xio.

Names and etymology

Anglian

The Anglish name for the sea is speculated to originate from Esonian sources through trade.

Azumic Languages

Esonian

In the Esonian language, the Lotus Sea is known as Ryankai (蓮海), literally meaning 'Lotus Sea'. The name Ryankai, Lotus Sea in Esonice has been in use for several centuries, first being mentioned in texts of the emergent Serene Kingdom in the late 10th century. It is believed that the name 'Lotus Sea' entered the Anglish language through Esonian to refer to the sea.

Mitonese

The official name for the sea in Mitonese and most Azumic is Hasu-kai (蓮の海), or sometimes Rōtasu shī (ロータス・シー)

Mikochinese

In Mikochinese, the name for the Lotus Sea has changed several times, however is currently named Hasu-kai (蓮の海). In early Mikochinese literature, the sea was referred to as Chuo-kai (中海), taking influence from Sheng geographers. The name stuck until 16XX, when Hakkei Yuji reunified Mikochi. He declared the name of the sea to become Miko-kai (海越の海), literally translating to Sea of Mikochi, as part of the greater Hakkei goal to assert dominance in the Lotus Sea.

Huang

During the Sheng era, the Lotus Sea was referred to as Tionghái (中海), literally meaning Middle Sea.

Lanang

In Lanang, like Huang during the Sheng era, the Lotus Sea was referred to as the 'Middle Sea', in Lanang Tiong-hái. In later centuries however, Lanang speakers also made the switch to the name 'Lotus Sea', in Lanang Liân-hái.

Lysian

Mer de Lotus (WIP)

Stillian

Mar de Loto (WIP)

History

Proto-Azumic Migrations

They moved from the desert (WIP)

Sheng Dynasty and Medieval Era

They conquered (WIP)

Aurelian Wars & Modern Era

They warred (WIP)

Geography

Marginal Seas

Bahia Del Trebol

Bahia Del Trebol (WIP)

Manamana Bay

Manamana bay (WIP)

Chidama Sea

The Chidama Sea, in Esonian Chidama-kai (千珠海, 'Sea of a Thousand Pearls') is located between Esonice and the Eastern Islands, also known as the Sanshu Islands (三州島々, literally 'Three Province Islands'). The sea historically played and continues to play a important role in the economy of Esonice and the Sanshu Islands from trade to fishing, the sea being an outlet to Nagihaya Bay in which Esonice's historic economic heart lays, the city of Maruguchi. The sea got its name due to its role in pearl-harvesting, hence it being called 'The Thousand Pearl Sea' in Esonian.

Extent

(WIP)

Exclusive Economic Zone

(WIP)

Major Cities

City Population Country
Umikyo Mikochi
Akahama Mikochi
Kagayaki Mikochi
Sakurazaki Mikochi
Kinko Mikochi
Sisimto Goankok
Sushu 1,646,473 Esonice
Maruguchi 2,285,038 Esonice
Maimedo 4,121,472 Esonice
Okado 1,902,872 Esonice
Maimi 326,524 Seylos
Ryuguchi 1,084,667 Esonice
Yedo 215,130 Garindina
Motoharu-chu Motoharu
Belleville Florentia
Mouvant Florentia
Teldore Florentia
Sademi Sademi-Mihura
Solmarina Pecario
San Cristobal Manamana
Coltington Bushland

Other Features

(WIP)

Islands

A list of important islands in the Lotus Sea.

Islands >= 1,000 km2 (780 sq mi)
Island Area (km2) Area (sq mi) Population Country
Cashari Island* Florentia, Aurora
Shimdo Esonice**
Ajima Esonice
Hushima Esonice
Nisushima
Kunzan
Tyudo
Kimtsu
Hangoku Mikochi
Seinan Mikochi
1 Shield
2 Shield
Takarajima Mikochi
Kaiyushima Mikochi
Nijinoshima Mikochi
Mishima Mikochi
Aozorashima Mikochi
Giokto Giokto
Goankok Major Goankok
Luminara Goankok
Kolhar Major Kolhar
Kolhar Minor Kolhar
Satanaza
Isla de Rosario Aurelia
1 East Kolhar
Bushland Major Bushland
Bushland Minor Bushland

*Although Cashari Island extends into the Lotus Sea, it was exluded from the study as it is classified as a subcontinent of Alharu.

**While most of Shimdo is part of Esonice, Seylos, Florentia and Garindina possess coastal territories on the island. Esonice also shares the island with the independent citystate of Motoharu.

Climate

Biodiversity

Vegetation & Coral

[underwater plants, coastal plants, plants only in this area/predominantly, corals]

Fauna

[sharks,fish, birds...]

Gallery

  • Kagayaki City in Mikochi, with the Lotus Sea in the background.

    Kagayaki City in Mikochi, with the Lotus Sea in the background.

  • Maimi, Autonomous Territory of Seylos on Shimdo.

    Maimi, Autonomous Territory of Seylos on Shimdo.

  • Maruguchi, the second largest city of Esonice

    Maruguchi, the second largest city of Esonice

  • Sushu, capital of Nanzan Province in Esonice

    Sushu, capital of Nanzan Province in Esonice

Sea also

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