[quote=@The Nexerus]
I'm really not digging the whole "claming the ocean" thing.
[/quote]

Nope, thats completely fair, I wouldnt be a fan of it either.

i think what I had in my mind is that the faction only really 'owns' the mountain lands. But the part of the water highlighted is just the area where some of the ships are stationed and tend to roam about, but absolutely not 'owning' the ocean.