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The Riverlands describes the area of Westeros that stretches from the boundaries of the Neck to the north, the mountain ranges to the west and the east, and south down to the mouth of the Trident and the Gods' Eye. In the past, the boundaries of the Riverlands have spread even further, including all the lands between the Bay of Crabs and the Blackwater Rush. Due to its position in relation to other realms and regions, the Riverlands are famed for their long history of conflicts and upheaval. | The Riverlands describes the area of Westeros that stretches from the boundaries of the Neck to the north, the mountain ranges to the west and the east, and south down to the mouth of the Trident and the Gods' Eye. In the past, the boundaries of the Riverlands have spread even further, including all the lands between the Bay of Crabs and the Blackwater Rush. Due to its position in relation to other realms and regions, the Riverlands are famed for their long history of conflicts and upheaval. | ||
[[File:Riverlands | [[File:Riverlands Map.png|thumb|The Riverlands are known for their history of conflicts.]] | ||
== Terrain and Culture == | == Terrain and Culture == | ||
The Riverlands are defined by the great river Trident and its three major branches: the Red Fork, the Green Fork, and the Blue Fork. These waterways stretch across the region, shaping not only its terrain but also the daily lives of its inhabitants. Navigating the rivers has thus become a key part of Riverman culture, not only for transporting goods and people, but also in religious rites and ceremonies. | The Riverlands are defined by the great river Trident and its three major branches: the Red Fork, the Green Fork, and the Blue Fork. These waterways stretch across the region, shaping not only its terrain but also the daily lives of its inhabitants. Navigating the rivers has thus become a key part of Riverman culture, not only for transporting goods and people, but also in religious rites and ceremonies. | ||
[[File:Riverlands general.png|thumb|The Trident flows in the Riverlands.]] | |||
Geographically, the Riverlands span from the swampy expanses of the Neck in the north to the southern banks of the Blackwater. Eastward, the region reaches the foothills bordering the Vale, and westward it brushes against the mountainous highlands. The terrain is generally open and lacks prominent natural borders, with rolling hills, plains, and numerous river crossings. The climate is temperate and the soil fertile, making the Riverlands particularly well-suited for farming and settlement. <ref name="Riverlands">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 151.</ref> | Geographically, the Riverlands span from the swampy expanses of the Neck in the north to the southern banks of the Blackwater. Eastward, the region reaches the foothills bordering the Vale, and westward it brushes against the mountainous highlands. The terrain is generally open and lacks prominent natural borders, with rolling hills, plains, and numerous river crossings. The climate is temperate and the soil fertile, making the Riverlands particularly well-suited for farming and settlement. <ref name="Riverlands">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 151.</ref> | ||