The River Sallow begins its long and winding journey deep beneath the volcanic peaks of Volcano Esmir, emerging from a vast network of Cave of Rok-Nar and subterranean channels. It is a river born from the heart of the earth, flowing with dark, ancient waters that have witnessed countless ages of change in the Mortal Realms.
From its source, the river flows into the surrounding marshes and wetlands, where the Seraphon have established their hidden habitats. These lizardmen, guided by their wise Slann leaders, rely on the River Sallow as a sacred waterway, nurturing both their physical and spiritual needs. The marshes around the river are rich with flora and fauna, their ecosystems thriving in the steady flow of the river's dark waters, though they are carefully protected by the Seraphon from outside threats.
As the River Sallow flows further east, its path takes it through the territories of other, more dangerous inhabitants. In the murky waters near its middle course, the river passes through lands once claimed by the cruel Kruleboyz of the Skulldrinkerz clan, now shattered into pieces by the Skaven. Now the area is a place of struggle between disparate warbands seeking to establish their dominance and claim the legacy of the old clan, the dominant among these being the clans of Swampsneakaz and Marrowcraveaz. These vicious, swamp-dwelling greenskins hunt and raid the surrounding lands, with the river often serving as a natural barrier and trade route for their erratic raids and plunder.
The surrounding marshes and bogs are filled with the stench of decay and the sounds of restless beasts, as the Kruleboyz seek to dominate their environment. These factions often build crude settlements along the riverbanks, where they can stake out territory and launch their ambushes against travelers or the more peaceful people living near the river's flow.
As the Swallow River continues its journey, it begins to pass through lands inhabited by barbarian tribes. These tribes, rough and wild, live along the riverbanks, building their villages near the water’s edge. Life for these barbarians is tough, and they rely on the river for resources, from fishing to water transport. However, the river also serves as a reminder of the dangers that lie beyond, as the barbarian villages are often caught between the wild Kruleboys and the dangers of the marshes.
The Swallow River flows steadily towards its final destination, but its most significant convergence occurs several miles before reaching the bustling port city of Duncen's Hole. Here, it meets the Kiera River, another vital waterway that flows from the mountains to the south. The two rivers merge, their waters combining into a mighty current that ultimately spills into the Sea of Mists, emptying their depths into the vast ocean.
The Swallow River, once a humble stream from the depths of Volcano Esmir, is now a force of nature, shaping the lands it flows through and carrying with it the stories of the Seraphon, the Kruleboys, the barbarian tribes, and the port city of Duncen's Hole. It is a river that runs through the heart of conflict and culture, its dark waters a silent witness to the countless forces that have shaped its course.