The island of Gorgon's Ola is located to the east of Estalia.[1a]
Gorgon's Ola, meaning "Gorgon's Wave" in the Estalian language, also known as the Straits of the Gorgon, is both the name of an island and of the straits of the Tilean Sea that surrounds it. Gorgon's Ola is one of the Isles of the Sirens under the control of the Tilean Principality of Tobaro.[1a]
A map of the Tilean Sea as depicted in Man O' War: Corsair. Each location's name matches those used in the game. The symbols depicting which faction is patrolling each area represents their positions in 2517 IC but are subject to minor changes as the game's campaign progresses.[3a]
These waters have seen several maritime battles between the navy of the Estalian city of Aguilas and the pirates of Sartosa.[2a]
Trivia[]
The name of the island of Gorgon's Ola is a corruption of Gorgonzola -- an Italian cheese, combined with the Spanish word ola, which means "wave."
Sources[]
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Dogs of War (5th Edition)
- 1a: pg. 86
- 2: Fell Cargo (Novel) by Dan Abnett
- 2a: Ch. 17
- 3: Man O' War: Corsair (PC Game)
- 3a: Campaign map