Red River

The Red River is a major tributary of the Arle River watershed. It runs from the principality of Allenstadt between ungoverned provinces until it forms the northern border of the principality of Westland before emptying into the Arle itself. The river derives its name from the reddish-brown hue it gains from runoff of the Ash Mount volcanos.  The upper section of the river lacks this red coloration, but early explorers hadn't traveled far enough upstream t see the color change.

Geography

The upper reaches of the river pass through the agricultural lands of Allenstadt.  This consist of farmland over rolling hills and flat valley floors, with occasional small forests.
Once the river leaves the principality, it passes the volcanic Ash Mounts on it's left bank from which its eponymous coloration is derived.  From there until it empties into the Arle, the left bank transitions into the swamps and flooded forests of the Gloomire.  This vast, inhospitable wetland is unexplored, and rumored to be infested with both goblnoid races and undead.
The right bank of the river is comprised of the rough, hilly forests of the Province of Phandalin and Thundertree for most of its remaining length.  Only over the last 60 miles or so does the right bank finally give way to the gentle, rolling farmlands of Westland.

Ecosystem

Although the ash from the eruption of the Ash Mounts is associated with the mass death of humanoids and causing them to arise as zombies, there are no reported issues associated with the reddish-brown water of the Red River itself.  The fresh water is potable (though gritty letting the silt settle out before drinking or cooking with it is recommended.  The river is home to the typical temperate-climate aquatic flora and fauna.

Climate

The Red River basin is temperate, with warm, dry summers and wetter period for autumn through spring.  The depth of the river and its flow rate vary though out the year. The spring thaw and melt of snow in the mountains leads to flooding in the spring and early summer. The river runs slower and shallower in late summer, then begins to rise again with increased rainfall in the autumn. Rain and snow fall though out the winter usually keep the river at moderate levels until the spring flood season.

Owning Organization

Wallacia

Related Reports (Primary)

• Wallacian Campaign Session #19
• Wallacian Campaign Session #27

Related Reports (Secondary)

• Wallacian Campaign Session #18
• Wallacian Campaign Session #24
• Wallacian Campaign Session #25
• Wallacian Campaign Session #26