Historically speaking, Three Sides River is the most hotly contested body of water anywhere in the Empire. Because of its location, the river has been claimed at differing times by the Lion, the Crane, and the Unicorn, and it has been a vital component of each clan’s trade and commerce in turn. Although the three clans in question are frequently enemies, there have also been long periods of time when the river was considered unaligned and the three grudgingly cooperated in its use. Inevitably, however, one clan eventually attempts to annex the river and the conflicts resume.