WORLD OF THE WOUND
The great inland lake, linked to several rivers and long-distance journeys.
The great inland lake, linked to several rivers and long-distance journeys. Saolim boats, islands and markets give the waters a life of their own.
Along Heartmere and the riverlands, Saolim traders and boat communities build their lives around crossings, markets and the changing water. The lake binds distant regions.
Spoiler-free background from the world and its recorded traditions.
Heartmere connects waterways, islands, river inlets and settlements built around landing places. Water and shore constantly trade places in the wet season. A route across the lake is not a straight line when current, weather and traffic have a say.
Note: This dossier links existing documented characteristics. It does not fabricate biology, hidden truths or later events from the novel.
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RegionsLakeside and river communities gather at Heartmere.
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Myths & culturesTrade follows the lake and river crossings, carried by boats and changing currents rather than fixed roads alone.
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Places & zonesA river settlement of wooden houses, bridges, markets and lanterns raised along the Naeril.
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