The Oceanus was a river that connected several upper planes of the
GREAT WHEEL cosmology.
The Oceanus's source was located in
Thalasia, the fourth layer of
ELYSIUM. From there, it flowed through the layers of
Belierin,
Eronia, and
Amoria, moving on to
Krigala, the first layer of the @BEASTLANDS, where it was joined by several streams flowing from the second layer,
Brux. Finally, the river passed through
ARVANDOR and ended by flowing into the waters of
Aquallor, the second layer of @ARBOREA, although several maelstroms at the bottom of the infinite ocean transported travelers back to the river's headwaters in
Thalasia. This cyclic nature led many sages to believe that the Oceanus, in fact, had no beginning and no end.
Close to @ARBOREA, the river was tenuously drawn to the
Gates of the Moon in the fabled first layer of @YSGARD. The connection, however, was faint, and dependent on the tides.
The water of the Oceanus was sweet and fragrant. Its banks were broad, its surface was calm, and its depth was immeasurably great. Travel time along the Oceanus varied, as the borders between planes were not always objectively located. The Oceanus dominated the features of all four layers of
ELYSIUM. The river branched off and rejoined throughout its flow, sometimes even doubling back on itself at certain places. The river was the main means of travel throughout the layers of
ELYSIUM, and was frequently used to connect to the other planes along its course. Although the river did not suffer from pirate raids, there were many natural hazards along its course, such as rapids, eddies, and whirlpools, as well as large natural predators.
Many towns were established along the banks of the Oceanus. Its course was always populated with boats sailing up or downstream. It was easy to rent or hire boats in one such town.
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