Double post yes, but tactical update, so I do believe still allowed
The oceans of the west are absolutely teeming with life. Unfortunately most of it is big scary and wants to eat you. Here we will tell you everything to watch out for if you venture past the Picket Ships.
Starting with the least harmful there are the Kingwhales. These friendly giants genuinely seem to like humans, as their presence keeps away predators. Unfortunately, they have been known to display this affection in the same manner they do for their own kind. By flipping the other party over into the water. One is recommended to skirt the edge of their pod, this will give the whales the impression you’re warding off a predator, they will leave you to it. The average adult Kingwale can grow to approximately 50m in length, they’re identified at night by their distinctive Whalesong, and Bioluminescence.
Secondly there are the Embershrimp, these small creatures are extremely plentiful, when they gather it is in uncountable groups. They average .05 m long, and are mostly harmless, although they have been known to eat corpses that fall under the waves.
next is the Herthfin, this creature is only about 2m in length, and is known for it’s colouration, a soft red mottled with black. Extremely wary of humans but will attack if they feel threatened. Be wary of their position if in a Launch. If in a Ship best course is to ignore them. If a person were to fall overboard, their best course of action is to swim slowly but steadily away from any schools of Hearthfin, if the Fish follow they are not feeling threatened and you may resume travel in whichever direction you need to go. One should watch out for their teeth.
Into the more Dangerous territory is the Thauin Squid. These monstrous creatures occasionally attack sailing vessels reaching a max of 12.5m in length they wrap their tentacles around vessels to drag them to the depths. If under attack, cut the tentacles, or put fire in it’s eye.
The most Dangerous Monster in the water is arguably the Gargantuan Serpent. This Sea Snake waits in the depths for ships to pass whereby it will launch itself to the surface, and make off with Screaming Sailors. If you see a lack of all marine life, get your crew below decks, and make full speed ahead.
The rarest creature in the Oceans around the southern isles, is so rare most people believe they are only Myths, Legends, or long dead. This is the Sea Drake. This Sea Dragon is so large many eyewitness accounts say they originally mistook it for an Island. Their maximum size is unknown.
Securis
The waters of Securis are also home to some strange Creatures. If one is in this area one should look out for these
The Bastion Turtle. These colossus can reach 20m in length, they are mostly docile, but one should be careful going for a swim, as you never know if one is hungry.
The Siegefish. These creatures are possibly the least intelligent in the entire ocean, if a ship enters their territory, they will sound a screech and attempt to ram it. One should brace if they hear that sound in Legion Waters. They reach 3m in length, and are notable for their large and Flat heads. If sufficiently roused, these fish will literally beat themselves to death against the hull of ships. It should be noted the Legion deals with this problem simply by covering all parts of the boat below trim with Steel. Armada Ships will be less resilient to their attacks.
Finally and possibly most horrendous are the Corpsespawn Seahounds. These creatures plague both waters, and are the result of selective breeding. The Death Empire originally bred them out of the Corpsespawn family of beasts… (For a more thorough look at this I’d recommend the unfinished “Beasts of the East” by Hexios Farstrider, it is a rather comprehensive guide of the larger creatures of the Empire, and more was added every month. Until Hexio’s untimely demise, he published it 6 years later in it’s unfinished state.) …for naval warfare. They turned out to be completely uncontrollable. These beasts resemble the land based Corpsespawn Hounds, with none of the hounds docile nature. They are quadrupeds, propelled through the water by webbed feet. They are known to climb up the side of ships to eat their crew. These hideous beats can reach a respectable size of 10m in length. Kill on Sight.