Shimmering River

The Shimmering River flows from its source in the Stoneheart Mountains south along the eastern eaves of the mountains until it empties into the Xircos River, which in turn runs to Legions Bay and the Gulf of Akados far to the south. By taking this route, those wishing to travel between the gulf and the North Sea can cut off the months it would otherwise take to sail around the Isthmus of Irkaina.
Not all travelers on the Shimmering River are simply passing by, however, for it was recently discovered that the river carries gold down from its mountain origins. The local Lundhargo Tribes — horse nomads related to the K’Haln — have long draped fleeces in the water to collect gold. Hedin Armondson learned this and tried it himself, dragging a series of fleeces behind his longship as he sailed for the distant gulf. It certainly worked, and the moderate amount of gold he strained out led others to come to the Shimmering River to fleece for their own fortunes.

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River