straits-of-qarth.mdd

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title: Straits of Qarth
terms: [Jade Gates]
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Straits of Qarth, also known as the Jade Gates, is a narrow passage, located close to the great city of Qarth on the south coast of Essos and connecting the Summer Sea and the Jade Sea as such it's a major trade hub between the east and west. from which Qarth derives it considerable wealth and power by taxing passing ships. The Straits are patrolled by the powerful Qartheen fleet.