Ilmakhâsh

The Ilmakhâsh is an extensive marshland in Umbar, formed by the final course of the Ikorbân river before it enters the sea. Spreading across the low-lying lands west of the interior valleys, the marsh marks the river's transition from a defined channel into a broad network of reeds, pools, and slow-moving waterways. Together, the Ilmakhâsh and the Ikorbân form a natural barrier between the northern and southern regions of Umbar, shaping travel, settlement, and defense.

At its western edge, the Ilmakhâsh becomes increasingly influenced by the sea. Near Umbar Baharbêl, fresh water from the Ikorbân mingles with salt water from the bay of Dakhla-Jâna, creating sheltered shallows rich in fish and waterfowl. This mixing of waters supports a productive fishing economy and provides natural harbors for small boats navigating between river and coast. The marshes also act as a buffer against storms and tides, absorbing floodwaters before they reach inland settlements.

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  Rivers of Haradwaith
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  Bodies of Water