Barûg

The Barûg (Shagâni for White-wrath) is a river in Haradwaith. It flows north from Mûr Ghala, running along the eastern edge of Khûd Zagin and the western slopes of Imhûlar. The river has many drops and rapids, with steep cliffs rising on each side, although there are a few spots where swimming is possible. The safest crossing is Span of Danagír, a vertigo-inducing arch without railing somewhat ironically called "the Safe Path". The Barûg brings life to the cliffs around it, coloring both the Barrens of Ubâd and the Woods of Burush Dûr green. An offshoot of the Barûg also runs through Kûgrun, the Golden Sanctuary and into Vartúlin, giving life to the ancient Kintai grove there. The Barûg empties out into the much larger Ikorbân river and joins its course towards the sea.

Maps

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  Rivers of Haradwaith
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  Bodies of Water

Gallery

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  The Barûg pours into Kighân in a waterfall from the Mûr Ghala.
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  The Barûg then bends northwest, which is its general direction throughout.
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  Another waterfall forms a short tributary to the Barûg.
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  As it passes Zajâna, the White-wrath is crossed by its first bridge.
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  A quick drop forms the river's first rapids, which is what gives it its name.
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  Just after a shallow ford, the Barûg receives its second and last tributary.
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  The river then flows past the fishing village of Sen Chatâk, which makes its living from its bounty.
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  The Barûg then forms the border between Kighân and An Shêru.
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  The river passes within sight of the great structures of Gadim-ûn.
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  As it keeps heading north, the Barûg leaves Kighân behind, and starts to form the western border of Imhûlar.
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  As it enters the gorge, one branch of the river splits off and heads through Kûgrun, the Golden Sanctuary and on to Vartúlin.
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  The White-wrath earns its name from the multiple sets of drops and rapids forming in this gorge.
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  The Barûg drops in from higher up in a waterfall leading to rushing rapids.
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  The upper stretch of the river is the calmest and most navigable part.
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  The Barûg heads straight from one waterfall and towards the next.
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  The river's current is strong and dangerous in several stretches.
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  The Barûg's only bridge crossing is the Span of Danagír, a precarious arch with no handrails.
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  The river then enters another turbulent stretch of rapids between the cliffs as it heads into its last stretch.
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  The Barûg ends its flow as it enters the much larger Ikorbân river under the gaze of the Watcher of Urmâkh.