Thalassology

Thalassology is the study of the sea. Thalassologists are most well-known for providing non-theological theories to explain the Grand Calming.

Cyclical Calming

Cyclical calming is the thalassological theory that the sea has a millennia-long natural cycle of calming and storming.

Anthropogenic calming is the theory that the Grand Calming was caused by human activity, deliberate or otherwise.

Theologic calming is the theory that the Grand Calming was caused by the actions of Gods or othersuch metaphysical pheonominon.