Geography
Located at the outlet of
Meridia's Current, where
Lake Mira empties into the sea, Honeyo Bay forms the protective body of water between the capital region and the rest of the world. At its northernmost point sits
Fingerwatch, the great island lighthouse and watchtower protecting the heart of Anhara, and the smaller lighthouse islands of
Ember,
Elma,
Whitelight,
Chryse, and
Armen.
To its west is
The Promenade , the amphibious seat of
House Prominere, built half on land and half out into the water, one of the nation's most unique feats of construction. Down the coast from The Prominade is
Honeymill, a town belonging to House Prominere. Further south from there is the town of
Aetna's Rest, on the House Ilia side of the border with House Prominere. At the southernmost point of the Bay, next to the entrance to Meridia's Current, is
Port Castellion, the seat of
House Castel, lords over Honeyo Bay and its islands.
Along the southern coastline of Honeyo Bay, to the east of Port Castellion, is the Sandline, a coastal strip of seasonal villas for wealthy families near the Coquet Heights. On the western side of the Port is
Parapet, a town marking the border with the Verdante and the territory of
House Osage. Further along the western shoreline are towns within the Verdante region;
Bevel, and the fishing town of
Ballyhoo.
Military History
Honeyo Bay's shape lends itself well to protecting the Coquet Height's waterways, as the only way in is through two channels on either side of Fingerwatch's mighty light. This area was only breached once, with the
Litoric Marines slipping silently past Fingerwatch during the opening days of
The Waterspout War. Much to House Castel's embarrassment, these enemy soldiers managed to make it to Meridia, where they destroyed many of the nation's mightiest ships, before retreating to Port Castellion and doing the same, only to escape back to sea.
Following this debacle, accompanying lighthouses were constructed on the other islands in the bay. House Castel also expanded the twin fortresses of
The Castellion, on the western side of the mouth of Meridia's Current, and
Aidan's Rock, on the eastern side.
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