Dramidj Ocean
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 Jothumheim Sea[1] (or Jotnumheim Sea)[2] lies on the other side of Gigantea between Telchuria and the elven lands of Ravilla.
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.
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
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- -----. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- 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.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
- Ward, James M. Greyhawk Adventures. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
- Williams, Skip. "Beyond the Flanaess." Dragon Annual #1. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |