Wiþvada river
The Wiþvada river is a major river in the north of Covtle and tributary of the Ecvri river. Forming the Wiþvada valley, it was historically an important method of transport in the north of Covtle. It remains a popular destination for pleasure boating and holidays.
Etymology and outflow controversy
In Adcovtle, there are two terms for rivers, voltum for rivers that flow into the ocean, and rivlé for rivers that flow into other rivers. The name Wiþvada likely comes from a shortening of the old Adcovtle Witsi bve la âte (modern adcovtle: Wiþi ve lata), meaning "From the Wiþi mountains to the water (ocean implied)." However, in Covtle today, the Wiþvada is generally considered to be a rivlé, because it flows into the Ecvri river. However, the city of Norbuj has historically taken the stance that it is a voltum, an argument continued today by the Adnorbuj family.
Course of the river
Wiþi springs to Tes lataðerþ
The Wiþvada river begins at Wiþi springs, located midway up Voðantle mountain in the Wiþi mountains. A small stream at first, it flows steeply downwards, passing over several small waterfalls. The river at this point is impassible, and not frequently seen by travellers. It leaves the forested slopes of the Wiþi mountains at Tes lataðerþ, where it spills over three taller waterfalls to begin a less steep descent towards the Ecvri.
Tes lataðerþ to Norbuj
After passing the small village of Tes lataðerþ, the Wiþvada river flows eastwards at a more gentle pace. This section of the river is passable, except for the falls just above Norbuj. It is generally not well travelled, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Some of the notable wildlife along this section of the river are the lavia ad larivlé, a bird that often fishes in the river, the tablac nul, a small black bear, the japla an on nuðgli, a small and extremely common fish.
The falls above Norbuj are impassable, and are generally seen as the dividing marker between the Upper Wiþvada and the Lower Wiþvada. Following the falls, boat traffic increases heavily.
Norbuj to Vlojtum
The river passes Lolovgri Adnorbuj, a famous and ever-expanding castle/palace. It passes directly past the old city before continuing into the countryside. The area south of Norbuj is largely agricultural, with potatoes and apples being primary crops.
As the river approaches Vlojtum, the number of historic mills along the river increases. Many of the mills use waterwheels on the river for power. Just before Vlojtum, the Alsurea river joins from the left bank, making the water significantly murkier.
Vlojtum to Þiðaris
The city of Vlojtum is set farther back from the river than Norbuj. Significant docking infrastructure remains in Vlojtum, and larger ships often travel downriver from Vlojtum to Paltlon and other destinations.
The Wiþvada passes along the boundary between the Cleðretem atawiþ and the farmland of Latesblom. The number of evli trees along this section is one of the highest concentrations in Covtle. About halfway between Vlojtum and Þiðaris, the Cleðretem river joins from the right bank, making the water significantly colder.
The approach to Þiðaris is marked by increasing numbers of rapids, but no falls. At Þiðaris, the river passes the town before emptying into the much faster-moving and larger Ecvri river, marking its end.