Seluivre

Seluivre is a fictional river featured in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, appearing in *The Lord of the Rings*. It is a significant waterway in the region of Eriador, flowing through the lands of Arnor and later the divided kingdoms of Arthedain and Cardolan. The river originates in the northern hills of Eriador and flows generally southward. Its waters are described as clean and swift.

The Seluivre played a role in the history of the Dúnedain, the descendants of the Númenóreans who settled in Middle-earth. Settlements and fortifications were often established near its banks, utilizing its resources for travel and defense. The river was a natural boundary and a source of life in a region that experienced periods of both prosperity and decline. It eventually joins the Great East Road, a significant ancient route.

In the narrative of *The Lord of the Rings*, the Seluivre is mentioned as part of the landscape through which the hobbits travel or whose historical significance is alluded to by characters like Aragorn. Its presence underscores the vastness and depth of the world Tolkien created, with its geography interwoven with the history and lore of its inhabitants. The river serves as a backdrop to the events unfolding in the north of Eriador, a reminder of the ancient kingdoms and their enduring legacy.