Orrosi River
Pronunciation: OR-rossy
Map Index: C-3, D-3
Location: West central Aorlan. The Orrosi River, originating in the Kheleckoros Range, is a majestic watercourse shaped by the summer snowmelt that cascades down the steep slopes, gathering strength from numerous small streams at its headwaters. As the Orrosi River sharply turns westward, it enters a level valley, and the river transforms into a labyrinthine network of braided channels amid marshes, bogs, and wetlands, known as the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos. This feature formed during the Great Cataclysm when a colossal landslide dammed up the river channel and created the wet conditions found in the valley today. Beyond this natural barrier, the river flows swiftly through a series of high, steep hills before finally reaching the Great Western Sea.
Primary Population: None
Secondary Population: None
Minor Population: None
Physical Characteristics: The headwaters of the Orrosi River contain too many rapids and waterfalls to be navigable. Farther downriver, the river courses southward through the wilderness east of the Pherentaur Forest. This stretch of the river can be cautiously navigated by canoe, though challenging rapids necessitate portages in some areas. The maze-like branching of channels in the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos makes navigation difficult and inexperienced travelers are likely to lose their way in this watery labyrinth. The final stretch of the river, while swift, allows for passage by canoes and small flat bottomed boats.
Environment and Ecology: The upper half of the river north of the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos often freezes over during wintery cold stretches. Water levels become elevated during the spring snowmelt, and reach their low point during the summer months. The area of the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos contains great swarms of biting insects during the warm months of the summer.
Hazards and Challenges: Great danger lies in the area known as the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos. Inhabited by aggressive tribes of barbarous swamp orcs, all outsiders who dare to travel here place their lives in immediate jeapardy. The swamp ors live in small villages on small hillocks within the swamp and navigate the myriad of channels using reed boats.
Map Index: C-3, D-3
Location: West central Aorlan. The Orrosi River, originating in the Kheleckoros Range, is a majestic watercourse shaped by the summer snowmelt that cascades down the steep slopes, gathering strength from numerous small streams at its headwaters. As the Orrosi River sharply turns westward, it enters a level valley, and the river transforms into a labyrinthine network of braided channels amid marshes, bogs, and wetlands, known as the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos. This feature formed during the Great Cataclysm when a colossal landslide dammed up the river channel and created the wet conditions found in the valley today. Beyond this natural barrier, the river flows swiftly through a series of high, steep hills before finally reaching the Great Western Sea.
Primary Population: None
Secondary Population: None
Minor Population: None
Physical Characteristics: The headwaters of the Orrosi River contain too many rapids and waterfalls to be navigable. Farther downriver, the river courses southward through the wilderness east of the Pherentaur Forest. This stretch of the river can be cautiously navigated by canoe, though challenging rapids necessitate portages in some areas. The maze-like branching of channels in the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos makes navigation difficult and inexperienced travelers are likely to lose their way in this watery labyrinth. The final stretch of the river, while swift, allows for passage by canoes and small flat bottomed boats.
Environment and Ecology: The upper half of the river north of the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos often freezes over during wintery cold stretches. Water levels become elevated during the spring snowmelt, and reach their low point during the summer months. The area of the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos contains great swarms of biting insects during the warm months of the summer.
Hazards and Challenges: Great danger lies in the area known as the Orc Fens, Nnugorvos. Inhabited by aggressive tribes of barbarous swamp orcs, all outsiders who dare to travel here place their lives in immediate jeapardy. The swamp ors live in small villages on small hillocks within the swamp and navigate the myriad of channels using reed boats.