Kang-Chorath, of Jungles and Rivers

The Lotzi river is the largest of the three major rivers in Kang-Chorath, the three 'arteries' of life itself. All life in the Chora Jungles is predicated upon and radiates around these flowing water systems and the Chorathian People are no different. The Lotzi is the largest river on Valerick by width, though not the longest of course. It is a deep, moderately paced river, an absolutely massive volume of water traveling along it. It might be by volume of water the largest river system on the planet but that is a tough thing to be sure of, naturally. The Lotzi basin is thick and overgrown, with the tributary systems that feed the Lotzi itself coming from wetlands and higher coastal regions as well as from the foothills and tangled forests in near the Symphonious Peaks.



The Saltie Flats, whilst in truth arguably covering all of the Lotzi basin, or at least its northern half, is most well described as the northern wetlands and riverlands of the Lotzi and the first tributaries near the coast as well as the delta itself, and the surrounding mangrove forests. These are the breeding grounds of Salt-spine Crocodiles, one of the most dangerous, deadly and dominant predators across all of Kang-Chorath. This unique feature, and yearly rhythm of highly dangerous apex predators congregating en masse for nearly three months of the year every year marks this region out from the rest of the Lotzi Basin.



The smaller island of Holoru is heavily overgrown, violently so it would seem. Little is truly known about the inner regions of this island so vicious is the jungle overgrowth. It seems almost hostile, forceful, the plant life not merely overgrown but oft with barbs, hooks, venomous spines and more upon them. It is a truly hostile environment with many stories, tall tales and local legends surrounding it. Few are those whom have ever entered the region and fewer still are those whom have returned from inland expeditions, though those that do speak both of dangerous beasts of unique and varied description as well as foul beings of maw and claw with skin like armor. Some tell of truly ancient and overgrown structures, perhaps remnants from even before the Sundering, though information is highly limited.



The Banoru River is the fastest of the three major rivers, and the most wide spanning basin and system in terms of land area covered of the three. The Banoru basin covers the southern half of the island of Hamiru almost entirely, smaller tributaries and feeders leeching from the wetlands and jungles, fed by the consistent rains. The faster currents of the Banoru limit its biodiversity somewhat, though far less than some might expect and the surrounding jungle and wetlands are extremely biodiverse. There are some truly unique features within this basin, from and this river system is the most heavily populated part of the country, with the capital, Haramir, sitting at the coast, where the Banoru meats the Sea of Tears.



These busy trade waters are heavily patrolled in unison by both the Chorathians and the Susman navy, a mutualistic agreement between the two peoples to defend what is a key interest. The shallow and warm waters, many reefs and islands, and calmer seas make this corridor both ideal for trade thoroughfares, seeing heavy shipping traffic, and nearer to the many landmasses, though away from the larger port settlements they also offer excellent fishing.



The Yuris River is the slowest moving of the three major arteries of Chorath, as the three rivers are known and the basin and the many tributaries of the Yuris offer a plethora of natural resources and benefits to the Chorathian peoples. Fertile wetlands for agriculture, fantastic fishing and trapping grounds as well as the obvious benefits of these natural veins of shipping and travel of which they are masters.