The Last Sea of Ausur

The Last Sea of Ausur is a dying world that I have imagined for a Cartographer's guild contest. The contest required mapping a canyon, so I created a canyon world. The waters have converged towards the last remaining depths of the surface, and life has evolved around this sea. The rest of the planet is a harsh desert. In this world, life has adapted and thrived through the use of both technology and magic. Several kingdoms constantly fight for control, while carovan traders brave the vast deserts and predon tribes rule over other lands. In the canyon, ascending air currents allow for the use of flying boats with kites and balloons, which dominate the skies.