Rivers of The Empire
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A map of the the Reik river system. Arguably the most important river system of the Old World.[4]
The Empire is dominated by grim and dangerous forests. Fortunately it is blessed by several powerful, large and important rivers which have significant political, economic, military and cultural importance. [1][2a]
Travel by a boat or barge is usually faster and safer than along the primitive roads of the Empire.[2a]
Most important rivers of The Empire
- Reik:
Starting at Nuln, the mighty Reik is the most important river of The Empire. Connected with several important rivers, it flows northwards through Altdorf towards Marienburg and then into the Sea of Claws. The province of Reikland is named after this river. [1][2a][4]- Bögen:
In Reikland it is a placid foggy river that has been claimed to be "commercially blessed" by the Bögenauer. It flows from the Grey Mountains through Bögenhafen and Weissbruck into Reik near Carroburg between Altdorf and Marienburg.[3][4] - Teufel:
in Reikland flows from the Grey Mountains through Ubersreik, Auerswald, and Grünburg into Reik at Castle Reikguard between Altdorf and Nuln. [3][4] - Upper Reik:
The Upper Reik begins in the Black Mountains near the Black Fire Pass and it flows into the north-east. Merges with the Aver at Nuln, forming the powerful river Reik. [1][4]- River Sol: The river cold Sol begins in The Vaults. On its way northwards the Sol passes near Pfeildorf, where it joins the Upper Reik. [1][4] In former times the river was the border between Wissenland and the lost province of Solland, which was named after the river. Needs Citation
- Bögen:
- River Aver:
Beginning in The Moot, the Aver flows westwards past Averheim. It meets the Sol and becomes the Reik in the city of Nuln. The province of Averland is named after this river.[1][2a][4]- Aver Reach:
Aver Reach begins in the Worlds Edge Mountains. Joins with Blue Reach in The Moot, where they merge and form the river Aver[1]. It is said to have healing powers. [2a][4] - Blue Reach:
The Blue Reach springs in Worlds Edge Mountains. On its way northwards it meets the Aver Reach.[1] It too is said to have healing powers. [2a][4]
- Aver Reach:
- River Stir:
The Stir begins in the World Edge Mountains near Karak Kadrin. A very large river flowing through the Great Forest, it is the defensible border between Talabecland and Stirland, which is named after it. Flowing westwards, the Stir meets and flows into the Reik at Kemperbad. It has a sinister reputation due containing the lands of Sylvania and ruins of Mordheim.[1][2a][4] - River Talabec: Beginning at Ostermark Marches, the Talabec flows eastwards. This river is held sacred to Taal and the province of Talabecland is named after this river. It flows into the Reik at Altdorf. After river Urskoy the river is too wide to cross but Talabheim is a major ferry point. [1][2a][4]
- Lower Talabec:
Also beginning in the World Edge Mountains, the Lower Talabec forms a part of the Kislev - Empire border. On its way northwards it meets the Upper Talabec at Ostermark Marches creating the Talabec.[1][2a] - Upper Talabec:
Also beginning in the World Edge Mountains, Upper Talabec merges into the Lower Talabec.[1][2a][4] - River Urskoy:
Originating in Kislev and flowing southwards, the Urskoy flows into the Talabec. [1][4] - Wolf's Run:
Flows from the Middle Mountains through Wolfenburg and Hergig to carry rich dark soil into the Talabec. It is the border between Hochland and Ostland [1][2a][2b][4] - Drakwasser:
Also beginning in the Middle Mountains, the Drakwasser also carries rich dark soil into the Talabec. [1][2a][4] - Delb:
Flows from the Drakwald Forest in Middenland through Delberz into Talabec just before Altdorf. [4]
- Lower Talabec:
Gallery
Imperial Bridge
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition): The Rivers, pgs. 12-14
- 2: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition):
- 3: WFRP Rulebook (4th Edition): Glorious Reikland, pg. 269-271
- 4: WFRP Companion: pg 22
