Zhainge River

The largest river in eastern Cerilia is the Zhainge (jah-EEN-geh), a deep and swift-moving stream originating in the snowmelts of the southern Drachenaur Mountains. The upper Zhainge flows through Vos lands; in their language, it is called the Tsongya River. Although the Zhainge is navigable for most of its length, trade on the river is light because the Black Spear and Tarvan gnolls are fond of river piracy. Worse, the western branch of the river winds into the forest of Innishiere, and few boats that enter the woods ever leave. Legends tell that the Zhainge is watched over by a great river-spirit who sometimes aids travelers in danger along its course.