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NOREK & VICINITY

The Alunn River begins as a slow flowing river near the coast of the Bay of Ulor.  There, ground seepage and mineral deposits have caused the formation of a swamp encouraged by an influx of underground water from the bay.  Yusthin Swamp drains into the Alunn River, which then flows south toward Norek.  Runoff from the Brank Mountains flows into it year-round, increasing its size and volume.  At Norek, the river splits into several branches.  These surround the small islands of central Norek and flow into the Harbour of Frebus at the head of Elysea Bay.

Yusthin Swamps is a barren, desolate place despite the lush conditions of U-Lyshak.  Small amounts of salt and minerals in the water make it brackish, suitable only for the hardiest plant life.  Deep, sucking mud and tall Fenlon grass make travel within the swamp nearly impossible without special preparations and equipment, and very difficult even then.  Covering an area over twenty miles square, the swamp is home to an outcast branch of a distant race.  Forced to survive with only a tiny population in dismal surroundings, this amphibious race (Kileine) has degenerated into true barbarism.

Rather slow and meandering at it's headwaters, the Alunn River quickly gains in size and speed.  Tributaries from the Brank Mountains join it frequently.  The river is deep enough to allow the passage of large boats, but its swift current makes travel upriver impractical.  Several small bridges cross the Alunn River.  Their builders generally consider them private property, however, and often as a toll for crossing.  Tiny villages dot its shores, drawn there by the water for the crops and the availability of fish.