kiiret

Kiiret is a river in the fictional region of Valandra. It originates in the Tareg Highlands near Mount Siro and flows generally southeast for about 320 kilometers, reaching the Sable Sea at the port of Keres. The Kiiret drains a basin of roughly 12,000 square kilometers and is fed by snowmelt, rain, and small tributaries, with an average discharge that ranges around 220 cubic meters per second.

Ecology and environment: The river supports diverse habitats: upper reaches host brown trout and brook lamprey; mid-reach forests and wetlands support beavers and otters; the lower estuary provides habitat for migratory birds. Water quality is good in protected stretches but faces pressures from agricultural runoff and urban development in downstream towns. Conservation measures include riparian buffer zones and monitoring programs.

Human use: The Kiiret valley is an agricultural region with irrigation canals; the river also provides hydroelectric power with two small plants along the lower course, totaling about 28 MW. Navigation is limited to small boats; the valley uses the river for fishing, recreation, and tourism.

History and naming: The Kiiret name is derived from the Kiiret language, meaning "swift current." The river has been central in regional history, shaping settlement patterns since premodern times; the Kiiret People engineered terraces along its floodplain, and a river authority manages flood control, water rights, and environmental protection.