When Torak split the world to create the Sea of the East, the mountains of Korim plunged until only their peaks remained above the new ocean level. Navigating this area by ship can be treacherous, as there are unexpected swirls and tides. A cave on the highest peak is the final resting place of the Sardion, and the site of the ultimate EVENT (known also as the CHOICE) between Light and Dark, where Cyradis of Kell makes her fateful decision.