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[[File:TheEmpireForests.jpg|thumb|400px|A map showing several '''rivers''' of The Empire.]] | [[File:TheEmpireForests.jpg|thumb|400px|A map showing several '''rivers''' of The Empire.]] | ||
| − | [[File:TheEmpireRivers.jpg|thumb|400px|A map of the the '''Reik river system'''. Arguably the most important river system of the Old World | + | [[File:TheEmpireRivers.jpg|thumb|400px|A map of the the '''Reik river system'''. Arguably the most important river system of the Old World]] |
| − | The [[Warhammer World]] contains numerous rivers and other waterways, from small streams to mighty torrents. {{fn|5}} | + | The [[Warhammer World]] contains numerous rivers and other waterways, from small streams to mighty torrents.{{fn|5}} |
==Borders== | ==Borders== | ||
| − | Rivers often form political borders, being relatively easy to defend. An invading army is forced to use bridges, fords and other river crossings when an river is too wide to cross on foot. The control of such strategic choke points is a high priority of any approaching army which means that all large rivers possess tremendous military importance. Bones of countless warriors litter river banks. {{fn|5}} | + | Rivers often form political borders, being relatively easy to defend. An invading army is forced to use bridges, fords and other river crossings when an river is too wide to cross on foot. The control of such strategic choke points is a high priority of any approaching army which means that all large rivers possess tremendous military importance. Bones of countless warriors litter river banks.{{fn|5}} |
==Trade== | ==Trade== | ||
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===[[Ulthuan]]=== | ===[[Ulthuan]]=== | ||
| − | * [[River Elyranath|Elyranth]]: A river in [[Ellyrion]]. {{Fn|2b}} | + | * [[River Elyranath|Elyranth]]: A river in [[Ellyrion]].{{Fn|2b}} |
| − | * [[River Illientath|Illientath]]: It forms the border between [[Avelorn]] and [[Chrace]]. {{Fn|3a}} | + | * [[River Eselli|Eselli]]: A river in [[Cothique]].{{Fn|6}} |
| − | * [[River Irlana|Irlana]]: A river in [[Ellyrion]]. {{Fn|2b}} | + | * [[River Illientath|Illientath]]: It forms the border between [[Avelorn]] and [[Chrace]].{{Fn|3a}} |
| − | * [[Inna Varith]]: A river in [[Nagarythe]]. {{Fn|2a}} | + | * [[River Irlana|Irlana]]: A river in [[Ellyrion]].{{Fn|2b}} |
| + | * [[Inna Varith]]: A river in [[Nagarythe]].{{Fn|2a}} | ||
* [[River Naganar|Naganar]]: It formed the border between Nagarythe and Tiranoc.{{Fn|3b}} | * [[River Naganar|Naganar]]: It formed the border between Nagarythe and Tiranoc.{{Fn|3b}} | ||
| − | * [[Naganath]]: A river in Nagarythe. {{Fn|2c}} | + | * [[Naganath]]: A river in Nagarythe.{{Fn|2c}} |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* {{Endn|4}}: [[Zaragoz (Novel)]]: Part One: A Web of Intrigue, pg. 23 | * {{Endn|4}}: [[Zaragoz (Novel)]]: Part One: A Web of Intrigue, pg. 23 | ||
* {{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer Rulebook (8th Edition)]]: River of Death Skenario, pg. 188 | * {{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer Rulebook (8th Edition)]]: River of Death Skenario, pg. 188 | ||
| + | * {{Endn|6}}: [[Warhammer: Khaine]], Book I: The Traitor's Due, pg. 106 | ||
[[Category:Geography]] | [[Category:Geography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:39, 17 June 2025
The Warhammer World contains numerous rivers and other waterways, from small streams to mighty torrents.[5]
Contents
Borders
Rivers often form political borders, being relatively easy to defend. An invading army is forced to use bridges, fords and other river crossings when an river is too wide to cross on foot. The control of such strategic choke points is a high priority of any approaching army which means that all large rivers possess tremendous military importance. Bones of countless warriors litter river banks.[5]
Trade
The roads of the Old World are all too often small, primitive and unprotected being commonly plagued by bandits and goblins. Therefore a considerable part of the traffic of cargo and people is handled by boats sailing upon large rivers, who connect cities and markets. The river boats pay tools to the local authorities and a part of the tolls is expended in the maintenance of river locks.
Examples
Badlands
Bretonnia
Border Princes
The Empire
Estalia
Kislev
Land of the Dead
Ulthuan
- Elyranth: A river in Ellyrion.[2b]
- Eselli: A river in Cothique.[6]
- Illientath: It forms the border between Avelorn and Chrace.[3a]
- Irlana: A river in Ellyrion.[2b]
- Inna Varith: A river in Nagarythe.[2a]
- Naganar: It formed the border between Nagarythe and Tiranoc.[3b]
- Naganath: A river in Nagarythe.[2c]
See also
Sources
- 1: Arcane Journal: Orc & Goblin Tribes: A Guide to the Badlands... pg. 7
- 2: The Sundering (anthology) (Time of Legends edition): Shadow King (Novel) by Gav Thorpe:
- 3: The Sundering (anthology) (Time of Legends edition): Shadow King (Novel) by Gav Thorpe:
- 4: Zaragoz (Novel): Part One: A Web of Intrigue, pg. 23
- 5: Warhammer Rulebook (8th Edition): River of Death Skenario, pg. 188
- 6: Warhammer: Khaine, Book I: The Traitor's Due, pg. 106
