The Dark Sea lies in the virtually unexplored south, beyond Argonnessen and east of Xen'drik. Its boundaries and dangers are little known, and the “dark” of its name refers less to its lack of sunlight in the winter months than to the cloud of ignorance surrounding it. Icebergs and dragon turtles are said to be roughly equivalent threats in the Dark Sea. Sailors also claim that certain regions of the Dark Sea have dramatic tides that create strong currents near the coasts, drawing ships in to be smashed on reefs or rocks near land.