Quick pitch: The drift ice at the edge of the Murmuring Plains is referred to as the Dreg Ring, owing to its history of wrecks and lost expeditions. The treacherous conditions of the northern seas have caused many disasters throughout the ages, leading to attempts at rescues, recoveries, or treasure hunts which in turn were lost or destroyed. It is common to see ancient wrecks and debris amidst the icebergs and ice floes, and the area is understandably avoided by most seafarers.