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The '''River Cëlac''' (olg. ''cël-lac'' [ˈt͡ʃɛlak] | The '''River Cëlac''' (olg. ''cël-lac'' [ˈt͡ʃɛlak] ‘bending stream’) is one of the two great rivers of [[Belkondíl]], next to the [[Brethan]], and a central landmark in [[Olgish peoples|Olgish culture]] and [[Lonsorigi|legend]]. | ||
== Course == | == Course == | ||
The Cëlac rises on the slope of [[Mt. Almin]] above the [[Valley of Parka]] in the [[Reknayan Mountains]] and takes many minor tributaries as it follows the [[Nassar Niom|Black Road]] south, entering Belkondíl as it emerges from [[Cëlac's Gate]] between the [[Lágon|City of Lágon]] and the [[Jeskíl-Srejk]]. Already a major body of water at this point, its volume is increased considerably in the subsequent confluences with the rivers [[Äroïn]] and [[Nellac]] on its course south. It is uncrossable | [[File:Dartmoor Clapper Bridge.jpg|thumb|The clapper bridges of Dartmoor, Devon, basis for the simple stone bridges crossing the Cëlac]] | ||
The Cëlac rises on the slope of [[Mt. Almin]] above the [[Valley of Parka]] in the [[Reknayan Mountains]] and takes many minor tributaries as it follows the [[Nassar Niom|Black Road]] south, entering Belkondíl as it emerges from [[Cëlac's Gate]] between the [[Lágon|City of Lágon]] and the [[Jeskíl-Srejk]]. Already a major albeit relatively narrow body of water at this point, its volume is increased considerably in the subsequent confluences with the rivers [[Äroïn]] and [[Nellac]] on its course south. It is uncrossable by ford from [[Fáda]], although still narrow enough to allow for a series of clapper bridges traversing it south of the village, the first major bridge being located at Soskilón; the river is fully navigable by both rafts and riverboats south of [[Tinnas]]. This part of its course mainly follows the trough east of the [[Olgish Highlands]], avoiding the higher moorlands and marshes most of the lower Nellac is passing through. Off the southern tip of the highlands, the Cëlac traverses [[Gliron]] and joins the [[White Sea]] and a long estuary, the [[Cëlacmouth]]. | |||
== Cultural Significance == | == Cultural Significance == | ||
On its course south, the Cëlac passes many major landmarks of great significance in Olgish history and mythology, including the cities of Lágon, [[Soskilon]], and [[Gëlenem]] and the [[Ortûlék|Hill of Ortûlék]] itself. Early on in [[Olgish religion]], it was considered one of [[Awol|Awol’s]] major marks on the world and one of the three rivers that originally traced the tears of [[Kána]] into the ocean (the others being Brethan and Besokan). When the Olgish tribes disperse over Belkondíl, the two major groupings are named after the rivers they settle by, dividing the Olgish peoples into those of the Brethan, the later [[Brethanians]] of the [[Mairn]], and those of the Cëlac, the later [[Cëlacian Olgs|Olgs proper]]. | |||
On its course south, the Cëlac passes many major landmarks of great significance in Olgish history and mythology, including the cities of Lágon, [[Soskilon]], and [[Gëlenem]] and the [[Ortûlék|Hill of Ortûlék]] itself. Early on in [[Olgish religion]], it was considered one of [[Awol| | |||
The Cëlac is mentioned most frequently of all geographical features of Belkondíl in Olgish literature and praised either for its visual beauty, its agricultural and spiritual significance, or its close connection to the Olgish people. North of Soskilón, it crosses the forest of [[Kali-Tonin]], a mere three days' travel east of the Brethan's well at [[Lemmi-Dirith]] within the same woodlands, and a common motif in praise literature concerns this common origins if both rivers, effectively framing the Brethan as having sprung from the Cëlac itself. Its convenient course as a nearly straight line traversing Belkondíl north-to-south has also contributed to the Cëlac's role in transportation, both in rafts and boats on the river itself and following its course on land. Especially journeys from Soskilón to Lágon follow the Cëlac from earliest history, and the first Imperial Road of Lécaron, [[Lécaronian Imperial Roads#N. I Alôr|Niom I Alôr]], follows the course of the Cëlac all through Belkondíl, from Gëlenem to Lágon. | The Cëlac is mentioned most frequently of all geographical features of Belkondíl in Olgish literature and praised either for its visual beauty, its agricultural and spiritual significance, or its close connection to the Olgish people. North of Soskilón, it crosses the forest of [[Kali-Tonin]], a mere three days' travel east of the Brethan's well at [[Lemmi-Dirith]] within the same woodlands, and a common motif in praise literature concerns this common origins if both rivers, effectively framing the Brethan as having sprung from the Cëlac itself. Its convenient course as a nearly straight line traversing Belkondíl north-to-south has also contributed to the Cëlac's role in transportation, both in rafts and boats on the river itself and following its course on land. Especially journeys from Soskilón to Lágon follow the Cëlac from earliest history, and the first Imperial Road of Lécaron, [[Lécaronian Imperial Roads#N. I Alôr|Niom I Alôr]], follows the course of the Cëlac all through Belkondíl, from Gëlenem to Lágon. | ||
[[Category:Rivers]][[Category:Belkondilian Geography]] | [[Category:Rivers]][[Category:Belkondilian Geography]] | ||