The Winged Channel

The Winged Channel is a narrow strip of water that connects the Gold and Silver Oceans. More importantly, it serves as a border between the continent of Agrarnon and the independent island-nation Darvekon.

Currently, the Winged Channel is a constant area of tension as Dragonborn cross it in raiding parties, attacking Templemore. The Agrarnon Protectorate has so far prevented any incursions, but the attacks seem to continually be increasing in intensity.

History
Before the Great Calamity, there was no Winged Channel. The island nation of Darvekon was geographically attached to the southwestern tip of Agrarnon.

During the Calamity, earthquakes rocked Agrarnon, and in particular the area that sepated the province of Templemore and what is now Darvekon. Mountains erupted and cut off the Darvekon area from the rest of Agrarnon. The area became uninhabited.

Over the following years, tremors and minor earthquakes continued along these mountains. In 1349 CD, the entire southwestern tip of Agrarnon--south of the mountains--broke off from the mainland in a giant month-long set of tremors and tidal waves. The resulting body of water separating Agrarnon and what would became Darvekon came to be called the Winged Channel.

Political Significance
The Winged Channel has traditionally been considered neutral territory between Darvekon and Agrarnon. Control of the channel would effectively give a significant combat advantage to raiding parties from the controlling land, and provide a sea-based staging area for ranged attacks. While both humans and Dragonborn have at times attempted to establish seaborn outposts, neither race has succeeded long term.

Recently (1609 CD), the Dragonborn have become more active in the Winged Channel, establishing a somewhat de facto control of the channel.