The Tide of Drowning

The Tide of Drowning is not recorded history, but a terrifying inevitability gleaned from the fragmented Sunken Charts of Loran, a cyclical prophecy held sacred by the isolated Coastal Sages. It describes a cataclysm far worse than a mere tidal surge; it is the sea demanding restitution for the mountains’ arrogance. Borin the Chronicler must stress that this event is linked to the ultimate low point in The Great Cycle, triggered by the final, violent retreat of the volatile Oceanic Resonance following the subterranean disruption caused by the Great Sundering. The prophecy warns of a monumental wave, capable of scaling coastal cliffs, ensuring the utter annihilation of all exposed settlements and the permanent flooding of low-lying dwarven infrastructure. The charts delineate the exact path of the flood, particularly targeting the exposed routes used by the predatory Cobalt Corsairs and threatening to breach ancient coastal defenses. The Sages believe the tide is the sea manifesting vengeance for the destruction wrought by the sky-faring remnants of the Aerilon Ascendancy. Only a rare knowledge, contained within the arcane Tidal Lenses, is said to offer a temporary navigation solution. The sheer scale of the event would accelerate the spread of coastal decay, a process some fear is tied to the re-emergence of the massive legendary entity, the Deep Kraken. This prophecy must be cataloged carefully in a dedicated, defensive tome, the Chapter of Water's Memory, to ensure future generations comprehend the scope of the impending devastation.