The Glimmersea separates the continents of Udeluppa and the Great Eastlands. It is named both for glint of the rising sun off the sea, as well as the merchant holds laden with profit. North of Sparklek, the west winds carry ships easily toward Ibanian ports such as Shindale, while the southern half of the sea benefits from prevailing east winds, carrying ships back toward Sparklek, or south of Udeluppa.