Medio Sea

The Medio Sea (Anisoran: Il Medio Mare; Pastanan: Medium Mare; Ardennian: La Mer Médionee) is a collection of seas located in north-western Anaria. It is surrounded by the Median Region and is almost entirely enclosed by land, bordered to the north by Thultannia, to the southwest by Anarian Minor, and to the southeast by Anaria Major.

Geography

The Medio Sea is divided into three main parts:

1. East Medio Sea
2. West Medio Sea
3. South Medio Sea

The South and Eastern parts are separated by the Cadrai Peninsula.

• Western Strait: This is a narrow strait connecting Western Anisora in Anaria Major with South-Western Thultannia at the far western entrance to the Medio Sea. It also connects to the Sinian Sea.
• Hattaro Straits: Located at the easternmost point of the Medio Sea, these straits connect the Auresian mainland on Anaria Major with Mystoke Prefecture on Thultannia, leading to the Soll and Aeylish Sea.

Etymology

The name "Medio" is derived from the Pastanan word medius, meaning "middle" or "in the middle."

Historical Significance

The Medio Sea has been an important route for merchants and travelers since ancient times, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between the emergent peoples of the region. It has historically been a center of significant cultural and economic development, playing host to many civilizations that have contributed to shaping much of Anarian culture and Eastern identity. Today, it continues to be a vital center for economic and cultural trade.

Coastal Countries

Countries with coastlines on the Medio Sea include:

• Anisora
• Cadrai
• Auresia
• Lucentia
• Cladania
• Ardar