Damazandal

Category	Rivers
Continent	Brucrumus
Region
Map	Damazandal River

Damazandal is an Underdark river that traverses regions of Brucrumus's Tier 1 and Tier 2 Underdarks. It is a magical river that flows counterclockwise, with its beginning and ending at the same point. Unlike typical rivers, its flow does not accelerate with gradient, but only increases naturally in volume. East of Nûl-Bazân, this resistance to gradient is evident as the river descends gradually over hundreds of miles. After dropping several thousand feet, the river now resides in Brucrumus's Subterranean Tier 2. In this area of the Underdark, it winds eastward for thousands of miles, then begins an equal ascent back to Brucrumus's Subterranean Tier 1 (cf. sector Kazgon, area Kazgon Ascent).

In the First Epoch, the Damazandal served as the salvation for thousands of Malad-Mîn refugees. Their journey commenced at the Underdark citadel of Thûr-Damazandal. They traversed the river for three months, disembarking at the future site of Nûl-Bazân. The refugees rebuilt their civilization at this location, emerging from the deeps as a surface people. Thûr-Damazandal remained open to accommodate any additional refugees that might arrive. In the Year 90, they instituted a monarchical system under the kingship of Phlehorn.

The Damazandal River is an expansive waterway, traversing numerous regions. Nourished by an abundance of tributaries, it in turn gives rise to numerous offshoots. Along its path, a diverse array of settlements, both sizable and modest, serve as homes to a tapestry of civilizations - some amicable, others poised to seize your vessel should you appear vulnerable. As a circuitous, flowing river, it functions as a prominent Underdark trade route.