Chelaxian Navy

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An orca smashes a Chelaxian ship during a naval battle within the Eye of Abendego.

Chelaxian Navy
Chelaxian Navy
(Organization)

Type
Military
Leader
Headquarters
Scope
National
Source: Cheliax, Empire of Devils, pg(s). 8
Ships pass through the Arch of Aroden, a key location for the Chelaxian Navy.

Cheliax's navy is one of the largest in Avistan and patrols both the Inner Sea and to a lesser extent, the coastal areas of the northern Arcadian Ocean (the southern coast of the Arcadian Ocean is most-heavily patrolled by the Free Captains of the Shackles). Since 4137 AR, the Chelaxian Navy,1 or the Chelish Navy or Imperial Navy of Cheliax, has controlled the vital Arch of Aroden and the shipping lanes that rely on it.23 Its home port is Ostenso4 in eastern Cheliax, with major presences in Corentyn and Kintargo.5

Fleets of the Chelaxian Navy

Chelaxian Marines

The navy maintains a force of Chelaxian Marines known for being subjects of experiments that turn them into the feared ocean-bound sea-sworn.7

Active engagements

A Chelaxian Navy warship battles a pirate sloop in the Shackles.
  • The Chelaxian Navy has no tolerance for pirates and opposes them throughout the Inner Sea and into the Shackles. However, the Shackles' Pirate Lords count among their members a former Chelaxian admiral, Arronax Endymion.8 Since the capture of the Arch of Aroden, the Chelaxian navy has been able to curtail pirates' access to the Inner Sea.3
  • The Chelaxian Navy constantly contests the activity of the Andoren Navy in constant small actions that fall just short of open warfare.3
  • A Chelaxian armada led by Governor Vedra Sawndannac has continuously blockaded the rebellious town of Pezzack since 4710 AR.9
  • The pirates of the Shackles defeated the most recent invasion attempt by the Chelaxian navy in 4712 AR.3

References

  1. Paizo referred to the formal name of the Chelaxian Navy as the Chelish Navy prior to the publication of Firebrands.
  2. Jonathan H. Keith, et al. Cheliax” in Cheliax, Empire of Devils, 4. Paizo Inc., 2009
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Erik Mona, et al. High Seas” in World Guide, 62. Paizo Inc., 2019
  4. Jonathan H. Keith, et al. Cheliax” in Cheliax, Empire of Devils, 12. Paizo Inc., 2009
  5. Jonathan H. Keith, et al. Cheliax” in Cheliax, Empire of Devils, 10. Paizo Inc., 2009
  6. Tim Hitchcock. “NPC Gallery” in The Price of Infamy, 56. Paizo Inc., 2012
  7. Anson Caralya. Treasure of Chimera Cove, 30–31. Paizo Inc., 2008
  8. James Jacobs, et al. “The Shackles” in The Inner Sea World Guide, 171. Paizo Inc., 2011
  9. Judy Bauer, et al. Pezzack” in Towns of the Inner Sea, 35. Paizo Inc., 2013