Darian River

The Darian is South Arangoth's major river. Though it's not the largest river in the realm, it's a vital part of trade and agriculture around Drache. The Darian has two main sources: one in the Black Lagoon inside Elgar Forest and the other in the mountains of Ruthmarna. The Arangothian agricultural province of Transdariania takes its name from the river and Drache, the main setting city is built on the Darian's mouth.

Geographical Features

The heart of Drache sits on the eastern bank of the Darian, surrounded by the city docks all along the waterfront. The area directly east of the mouth of the river is the reputable "BlkDragon District" -- and this is where some of the most important buildings of the city are located, the BlkDragon Inn included. There is also a public park, the "Forest Reserve," located between the river and the BlkDragon Inn, preserving a segment of the woods that covered the whole area only a few years ago.

The west bank of the Darian is more sparsely inhabited than the east. Straight across from the BlkDragon Inn stands the Castle Black, the official seat of the Arangothian monarchy. North of this spot is the suburb of West Drache, which centers upon a large Royal Arangothian Ironworks producing tools and weapons of various sorts.

North of Drache, the Darian flows through clusters of farms, ferry landings and small towns collectively called Transdariania. Going further upriver takes one straight to the foothills of Ruthmarna, where the river veers and two rivers converge into one. One of the branches comes from further north in Ruthmarna, where it thunders through perilous rapids. The other comes from the heart of the cursed Elgar Forest, the most dreadful place in the realm.