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The '''Dramidj Ocean''' circles the continent of [[Telchuria]] and, thus, the north pole of the world of [[Oerth]], interrupted on occasion by ice bridges. The [[Icy Sea]] may be part of it; the [[Jothumheim Sea]], [[Sea of Hyperboria]], and the [[Gulf of Ghayar]] certainly are.
The '''Dramidj Ocean''' circles the continent of [[Telchuria]] and, thus, the north pole of the world of [[Oerth]], interrupted on occasion by ice bridges. The [[Icy Sea]] may be part of it; the [[Jothumheim Sea]], [[Sea of Hyperboria]], and the [[Gulf of Ghayar]] certainly are.


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==Features==
==Features==
* The '''Gulf of Ghayar''' is the southernmost arm of the Dramidj Ocean, dividing the [[Baklunish]] lands from north-central [[Oerik]]. It is populated by [[merfolk]], especially between the [[Janasibs]] and the nation of [[Komal]].  
* The '''[[Gulf of Ghayar]]''' is the southernmost arm of the Dramidj Ocean, dividing the [[Baklunish]] lands from north-central [[Oerik]]. It is populated by [[merfolk]], especially between the [[Janasibs]] and the nation of [[Komal]].  
* The '''Sea of Hyperboria''' borders [[Telchuria]], the [[High Khanate]], and [[Orcreich]]. On the western edge of the sea, a huge ice bridge known as Gigantea forms around a chain of islands that is also the largest mountain range in the world.  
* The '''[[Sea of Hyperboria]]''' borders [[Telchuria]], the [[High Khanate]], and [[Orcreich]]. On the western edge of the sea, a huge ice bridge known as Gigantea forms around a chain of islands that is also the largest mountain range in the world.  
* The '''Icy Sea''' is considered either part of the Dramidj Ocean or part of the [[Solnor Ocean]]. It remains frozen except during [[Greyhawk Calendar|High Summer]]. The waters are dangerous even in summer due to thick fogs and icebergs. Whales and [[leviathan]]s swim these chill waters. The [[Suloise]]-descended [[Zeai]] and [[Thillonrian Peninsula]] barbarians sail these waters.
* The '''[[Icy Sea]]''' is considered either part of the Dramidj Ocean or part of the [[Solnor Ocean]]. It remains frozen except during [[High Summer]]. The waters are dangerous even in [[summer]] due to thick fogs and icebergs. Whales and [[leviathan]]s swim these chill waters. The [[Suloise]]-descended [[Zeai]] and [[Thillonrian Peninsula]] barbarians sail these waters.
* The '''Jothumheim Sea'''{{cite dragon|A1|72}} (or '''Jotnumheim Sea'''){{cite dragon|A1|73}} lies on the other side of [[Gigantea]] between Telchuria and the elven lands of [[Ravilla]].
* The '''Jothunheim Sea'''{{cite dragon|A1|72}} (or '''Jotnumheim Sea'''){{cite dragon|A1|73}} lies to the northwest across [[Gigantea]] from the Sea of Hyperboria, between Telchuria (Hyperboria) and the elven lands of [[Ravilla]]. Its iceberg-ridden waters are often navigated by [[giant]]s sailing in drakkars.{{cite dragon|A1|72}}


==Islands==
==Islands==
The [[Ataphads]], Janasibs, and [[Qaya-Bureis]] are archipelagos within the Dramidj near the [[Baklunish]] lands. The [[Pinnacles of Azor'alq]] also protrude from these waters.
The [[Ataphads]], [[Janasibs]], and [[Qayah-Bureis]] are archipelagos within the Dramidj near the [[Baklunish]] lands. The [[Pinnacles of Azor'alq]] also protrude from these waters.


Dramidja is an island kingdom in the ocean that features prominently in the novels by [[Rose Estes]]. It is not referenced in any other sources.
Dramidja is an island kingdom in the ocean that features prominently in the novels by [[Rose Estes]]. It is not referenced in any other sources.
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===Bibliography===
===Bibliography===
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The World of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The World of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
*-----. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
:———. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps].  Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx
*[[James M. Ward|Ward, James M]]. ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
*[[James M. Ward|Ward, James M]]. ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
*[[Skip Williams|Williams, Skip]]. "Beyond the Flanaess." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' Annual #1. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
*[[Skip Williams|Williams, Skip]]. "Beyond the Flanaess." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' Annual #1. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
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Latest revision as of 09:09, 24 January 2025

Greyhawk Location
Dramidj Ocean
General information
Type:Ocean
Geography
Depth:Unknown

The Dramidj Ocean circles the continent of Telchuria and, thus, the north pole of the world of Oerth, interrupted on occasion by ice bridges. The Icy Sea may be part of it; the Jothumheim Sea, Sea of Hyperboria, and the Gulf of Ghayar certainly are.

The green waters near the Baklunish states of Ekbir and Zeif are unnaturally warm, keeping the Baklunish Basin more temperate than it would otherwise be. In winter, fogs and icebergs are still a hazard. Beneath the water swim deadly puddings and dragon turtles, and in the skies fly dragons and rocs. On the coast of Blackmoor, the Baklunish-descended Guryik hunt. The Mouqollad Consortium sends merchant fleets across the ocean regularly on journeys through the various archipelagos that may last months or years.

Features

  • The Gulf of Ghayar is the southernmost arm of the Dramidj Ocean, dividing the Baklunish lands from north-central Oerik. It is populated by merfolk, especially between the Janasibs and the nation of Komal.
  • The Sea of Hyperboria borders Telchuria, the High Khanate, and Orcreich. On the western edge of the sea, a huge ice bridge known as Gigantea forms around a chain of islands that is also the largest mountain range in the world.
  • The Icy Sea is considered either part of the Dramidj Ocean or part of the Solnor Ocean. It remains frozen except during High Summer. The waters are dangerous even in summer due to thick fogs and icebergs. Whales and leviathans swim these chill waters. The Suloise-descended Zeai and Thillonrian Peninsula barbarians sail these waters.
  • The Jothunheim Sea[1] (or Jotnumheim Sea)[2] lies to the northwest across Gigantea from the Sea of Hyperboria, between Telchuria (Hyperboria) and the elven lands of Ravilla. Its iceberg-ridden waters are often navigated by giants sailing in drakkars.[1]

Islands

The Ataphads, Janasibs, and Qayah-Bureis are archipelagos within the Dramidj near the Baklunish lands. The Pinnacles of Azor'alq also protrude from these waters.

Dramidja is an island kingdom in the ocean that features prominently in the novels by Rose Estes. It is not referenced in any other sources.

Creative origins

The name Dramidj is an anagram of sorts for Jim Ward.

References

Citations

  1. ↑ a b Dragon #A1 (Annual #1 1996), p.72.
  2. ↑ Dragon #A1 (Annual #1 1996), p.73.

Bibliography

  • Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Dragon magazine #290 108
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Dragon magazine #306 95
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 2, 25, 44, 49
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, From the Ashes: References Card #11
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Greyhawk Adventures 89
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 3, 13, 42, 43, 114, 136, 137, 138, 139, 146, 147, 148, 153, 154, 161, 176
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Living Greyhawk Journal #0 7
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 9
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 3, 6, 8, 9, 47
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Polyhedron magazine #163 108
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, Return of the Eight 62
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, The Adventure Begins 10, 12, 14, 37, 38
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 5, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21
Dramidj Ocean {Drawmij} Geographical feature Ocean, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 5, 31, 38, 43, 47, 55, 56
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