Episode 197 Worldbuilding and the Sea

Today's Topic Lessons from ocean in world-building

When I think about the Sea and Oceans in my fantasy worldbuilding. I typically and not so concerned about details. I am a land lover in my fiction. I do not travel under the sea.

If you are like me or especially if you develop story or cultures under the waves. The ocean is important. So join Michael and I as we journey 20 feet off the beach.

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Where the ocean meets the land
Effects of the moon and sun on the ocean
Current and the winds
- Center of life for a planet
- The Oxygen maker
Sound travels faster in water
Obstacle and Highway
Extremophiles
Cultures to look for inspiration
- Age of Sail groups
- China
- Lapita and Polynesians
- Inuits
- Chola
- Europeans
  - Sea Peoples, Greeks, Phoenicians, Celts???
  - Norse, Byzantine, Merchant Republics
  - Portugal, Spain, English, and Dutch
- Arab Traders