Riverhold Heartlands

In the sprawling heartland of the Kingdom of Riverhold, life thrives in abundance. This fertile region—painted with dense forests, golden fields, and mineral-rich mountains—feels as though it pulses with its own rhythm. Silver-threaded rivers run wide from mountain to sea, nourishing vast stretches of farmland that ripple like a living quilt. It is no surprise that Riverhold’s heart draws not only beasts and blossoms, but people from every corner of the realm.   At its very center stands the kingdom’s proud capital: Riverhold City, an architectural jewel that rises above the plains. Its towers glint in the sun, and its bustling markets overflow with spices, fruit, bread, and crafted wares. The central plaza—crowned with a marble fountain and ringed by manicured gardens—serves as the social and civic soul of the capital. It is here that Riverhold’s vision is made visible: human ingenuity in harmony with nature’s bounty.   Beyond the capital, the heartlands bloom with many other cities—smaller in size but no less vital. These urban centers are hubs of commerce, learning, and craftsmanship. Scholars gather in their libraries, guilds thrive in artisan quarters, and masterwork jewelry, tools, and machines are traded across the continent.   Yet it is in the quiet countryside that Riverhold’s soul is most clearly seen. Wheat fields sway with the breeze like golden seas. Apple, pear, and peach orchards spill over hillsides in seasonal color. Farmers, the backbone of the realm, guide heavy carts of harvest down sunlit roads, bound for distant tables.   Alongside the farms, great pastures stretch toward the horizon. Sheep, cattle, goats, and the prized Riverhold Steeds graze under open skies. Their barns are sturdy, their handlers skilled, and the markets they supply brim with fresh milk, cheese, wool, and meat year-round.   At the mountain’s edge, mining towns tap into the kingdom’s other riches. Iron and coal extracted from deep seams fuel not only forges and tools, but the broader economy. Blacksmiths turn Riverhold iron into goods sought from the coast to the frontier. The coal fires keep furnaces burning and cities lit through the darkest nights.   The Riverhold Heartlands are more than geography—they are the living engine of the kingdom. A land where resource meets resolve, and where prosperity flows as freely as the rivers that gave it its name.