A Geography Of Haarth: River-Of-No-Return

The Wall of Night Series map; design by Peter Fitzpatrick

The A Geography of Haarth post series is traversing the full range of locales and places from The Wall of Night world of Haarth. Each locale is accompanied by a quote from either The Heir Of Night, The Gathering Of The Lost, or both.

This week, the series continues its focus on features beginning with “R.”

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River Of No Return: another name for the river Telimbras, one of the major tributaries of the Ijir (the River), near Ar.

‘”The river Telimbras,” said Kyr. “It marks the boundary between the Gray Lands and Jaransor. In Westwind Hold,” he added, his expressionface impassive, “we call it the River of No Return.”

Malian glanced quickly at Nhairin and saw that the steward’s face was set, although she made no reply to Kyr’s remark. Kalan grinned. “Well,” he said cheerfully, “this is the river for us, then, since going back is not an option.”‘