Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea

"That's Koldunya—means 'witch' in Russian—and she belongs to Boris Palachnik, the Pirate Lord of the Caspian Sea. Borya's our rogue pirate captain."

―Jack Sparrow to Esmeralda

The Caspian Sea was the largest enclosed body of water on Earth, often described as the "world's largest lake" and sometimes referred to as a full-fledged sea. An endorheic basin, it lied between Europe and Asia, and bordered Russia and Iran, among others. The northern portion freezes in the winter, but it was hot during the summer. The Caspian Sea was home to a wide range of species and was famous for its caviar. Written accounts perceived the Caspian Sea as an ocean, probably because of its salinity and large size.

History

During the Age of Piracy, the first known Pirate Lord of the Caspian Sea was Boris "Borya" Palachnik, who later passed the title to Hector Barbossa. Barbossa would later be wanted dead or alive by the East India Trading Company for piracy in the area. During Barbossa's lordship, the northern portion of the Caspian Sea freezes in the winter, but during the summer it's hot as blazes. The Caspian Sea also a rich source of caviar, a favorite delicacy of Barbossa.

Behind the scenes

"Barbossa's Lord of the largest enclosed body of water on Earth, sometimes called the world's largest lake, known as the Caspian Sea. It borders Russia and Iran, among others. The northern portion freezes in the winter, but during the summer it's hot as blazes. It's also a rich source of caviar, a favorite delicacy of Barbossa."

―Unknown

The Caspian Sea was first referenced in media relating to the 2007 film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. While not stated in the film, Hector Barbossa's title as Pirate Lord of the Caspian Sea was revealed in promotional material. These include the reference book Pirates of the Caribbean: The Complete Visual Guide, the "Pirates Secrets Revealed" pamphlet as well as the "Inside the Brethren Court" bonus feature of the At World's End home video releases.

Appearances

• The Price of Freedom (Mentioned only)
• Legends of the Brethren Court: Wild Waters (First mentioned)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Map only)

Sources

• DisneyPirates.com (First identified as Caspian Sea)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Complete Visual Guide
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: "Pirates Secrets Revealed"
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: "Inside the Brethren Court"

External links

• Caspian Sea on Wikipedia