Saltmere is a broad harbor realm where cliff roads, marsh creeks, and sheltered coves support many small communities. The land is wet, windy, and hard to cross, so each settlement depends on beacons, tides, and local knowledge. Magic is common and practical here, usually tied to oaths, relics, saints, and carefully misspoken charms. Trade keeps the region alive, but taxes, tolls, and old shrine debts keep tempers sharp.