The triton theocracy claims sovereignty over every drop of the Alrock. In practice, they control the central waters and enforce their "Old Lanes" system—ancient shipping routes that avoid sacred sites. Ships that follow the Lanes sail safely. Ships that stray have accidents.
Vetral is losing its war against the Bfaspeen. The Depths Conclave has begun reaching out to surface nations for alliance—something unthinkable a generation ago. So far, they've met mostly rejection.
See Vetral for full details.