Elwynn (River)

The source of the Araxionian Elwynn, the most holy tributary of the River Elwynn. It is situated in Araxion Forest.

The River Elwynn, which is also known as the Great Sacred River, is the longest river of the continent which is known as Benacia. It also is one of the longest rivers of all of Micras. The river consists of two major arms, the Blue Elwynn and the White Elwynn, which meander slowly southwards until they flow together east of the City of Shirekeep and become the Red Elwynn, which from that point on continues to meander slowly southwards to the Elwynn River Delta where it flows into the Shire Sea. All three of the aforesaid major rivers have numerous tributaries.

Name

The River Elwynn derives its name from the Lady Divine Elwynn, who grew up on the riverbanks of the Blue Elwynn. Its original name is lost to time.

The Blue Elwynn

The length of the Blue Elwynn is, from its source in the Bailiwick of Neuneuensdorf in the Princely Precinct which is known as the Principality of Amokolia to its confluence with the White Elwynn at the City of Shirekeep, 2510 km. The Blue Elwynn is also known by the names of: Elwynn Azraq, Ellyn Azraq, and Storälven.

Major Tributaries of the Blue Elwynn

The major tributaries of the Blue Elwynn are the:

• Araxionian Elwynn. This most sacred flow has its source at the Tower of Araxion. This most holy river is also known as the Ellyn Araxion;
• Kilkadeshi Elwynn. The source of this river is situated near Kilkadesh. It is also known as the Ellyn Kilkaadexion;
• Mishalanese Elwynn. A river of which the source is to be found in the east of the continental part of the Kingdom of Amokolia. This waterway is also known as the Ellyn Mixalaniel.

The White Elwynn

The length of the White Elwynn is, from its source north of the Kingly City of Eliria in the Princely Precinct which is known as the City and County of Eliria to its confluence with the Blue Elwynn at the City of Shirekeep, 1930 km. The Blue Elwynn is also known by the names of: Elwynn Pares, Ellyn Pares, and Alvynaån.

Major Tributaries of the White Elwynn

The major tributaries of the White Elwynn are the:

• Aiomedean Elwynn. This tributary flow has its source west of the Kingly City of Eliria. This tributary is also known as the Ellyn Ajomedeon;
• Elirian Elwynn. The source of this river is situated on the border between the Elirian Bailiwicks of Saarreoonu and Simnesekuq. It is also known as the Ellyn Elirion;
• Estherian Elwynn. This tributary flow has its source on the border between the Emirate of Alalehzamin and Utasia and the City and County of Eliria. This tributary is also known as the Ellyn Estherion;
• Fenrir Elwynn. A river of which the source is to be found east of the City of Fenririe. This waterway is also known as the Ellyn Fenrireon;
• Hol Elwynn. The source of this river is situated on the Suthergold-Ynnraile border. It is also known as the Ellyn Hollion.

The Red Elwynn

The length of the Red Elwynn is, from the confluence of the Blue Elwynn and the White Elwynn east of the City of Shirekeep, 2660 km. The Red Elwynn is also known by the names of: Elwynn Xaquun, Ellyn Xaquun, and Tywyllawin.

Cultural geography

River Hayilth, one of the numerous tributaries of the White Elwynn.

River Strysed, a tributary of the Blue Elwynn, in the days of the Ducal Reign of the Duchess Mari Greenwood.

Imperial State Boundaries

The Great Sacred River runs through or along the Benacian mainlands of all the Imperial States of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kingdom of Amokolia. It also flows along the Transelwynn Territory. It forms a significant portion of the border between Elwynn and Goldshire and of the border between Shireroth and the Kingdom of Amokolia. The river also defines the whole of the state boundaries between Elwynn and Lichbrook as well as Lichbrook and Goldshire, and the same applies to the border between Elwynn and the Transelwynn Territory.

Major Places along the River Elwynn

Blue Elwynn	White Elwynn	Red Elwynn
Allswell	Cabbagefall	Alexandretta
Araxion Tower	Echo	Ankh
Ardashirshahr	Eliria City	Gatonia
Azeroth	Fenririe	Mesior
Lichkeep	Islus	Musica
Malexander	Kingsgate	Teldrin
Shirekeep*	Mariyechelân	Tyrelwynn
Tanshûyuyyal	Shirekeep*
Valley of Mors	Timothea
Varpûr	Zoroaster

The City of Shirekeep is situated on both the Blue Elwynn and the White Elwynn.

Notable Islands in the River Elwynn

Blue Elwynn	White Elwynn	Red Elwynn
Amh Alari Isle	Alora	Brinatol
Glydelóna	Farasan Island	Finatol
Ilsnor	Gnyth	Haeth Taesi
Iyl Thalas	Ilyve Thalor	Ilymaluma
Kharg Island	Kaylessa	Mediguttula
Krull Isle	Qeshm Isle	Occiguttula
Quiet Isle	Qrowlóna	Origuttula
Sajid Island	Sanafir Island	Procyllóna
Ynys Eneshys	Sillalon	Sritatol
Ynys Wydryn	Wsnaes	Ynys Iverc