River Vadion
The Vadion is one of the largest and most important rivers in Leanor. It originates in the South Mountains in the south of Valeor. From there, it flows north through Valeor before turning west, where it sweeps through the Wolf Hills and into the kingdom of Lupear. Here, it continues in a north-west direction past the Lupean Sea and through Horn Valley. Finally, the river turns south-west through Eleonis and finally flows into the Silver Sea.
It connects three different countries and allows access to other rivers. Because of this, the Vadion plays an important role in trade between the different countries of Leanor. Goods are transported up and down the Vadion by river ships constantly. Up to the city of Angeleor, even the larger sailing ships frequenting the Silver Sea can even sail up the river.
From here, wares are distributed to eastern Eleonis, Lupear, Valeor and Baitha. The kingdom of Aguilear can technically also be reached on this route, but acces through the Silver Sea is much easier and more efficient. Urtheon is the only territory that is not reached by the Vadion and its vast network of rivers. Goods on their way here are either transported through the Western Sea or by land.
Along the Vadion and the rivers feeding it, many important cities are located, including several current and previous capitals of kingdoms. Angeleor, the current capital of Eleonis, is found directly on the Vadion's shores, its castle even standing on an island in the middle of the river. Aorelia, the capital of Lupear, is also not far from this river. Quite a few roads for land travel also loosely follow the paths of these rivers.
The Vadion is not just a trade route. Its main stream and many side streams are veins that allow the southern parts of Leanor to live and strive.
The river system provides water for plants and animals as well as for agriculture and water-based technology such as mills producing important things such as flour and paper.
Still, living near such a river system is not just a blessing. Heavy rains or melting snow in the various mountains can lead to floods, which can cause quite some damage.
On the other hand, floods inwinter and early spring can help to introduce new fertile soil to fields near the rivers. This in turn can help to ensure a good harvest later in the year.
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