Chimera move slowly to get more food on the ocean floor.
When the Nazi's fled and the Russians (I believe) invaded was a huge turning point giving jews and all others captured, hope and freedom.
After the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century, Islam started its expansion towards eastern regions through trade encouraged by the development of the maritime Silk Roads. Muslims were known to have a commercial talent notably encouraged by Islam, as well as excellent sailing skills.