Ahrn

Ahrn is a river in the fictional realm of Eldoria, running from the Vinor Mountains westward through the Ahrn Valley to the Silver Sea. It spans roughly 135 kilometers and is fed by tributaries from both slopes. The valley's temperate climate supports farms and small settlements along its banks. The name Ahrn appears in local legends as a river and, in some tales, as a protective spirit of water.

Geographically, Ahrn begins in alpine streams and follows a course that is steep in the upper reaches and wider downstream. Seasonal melt and rainfall drive variable flows, with spring floods and lower summer levels. Major tributaries include North Brook and Silver Run. The valley hosts limestone caves and wooded slopes that support travel and trade routes.

Historically, settlements arose along the Ahrn in the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, ferries and bridges linked markets. The 19th century brought a railway along the valley, boosting timber and agricultural trade. In the mid-20th century, the Dam Ahrn created a reservoir for hydroelectric power and flood control.

Economy centers on agriculture—wheat and vineyards—alongside fishing and river tourism such as rafting and hiking. The river sustains brown trout and otters; conservation efforts focus on water quality and habitat protection amid agricultural pressures.

Ahrn figures in Eldorian literature as a symbol of seasonal cycles and local identity. Access points along the valley support transport and recreation, while the upper river remains relatively remote.