The Goldlenflow
The Golden Flow, or the “Tail of Semphar” as it is sometimes called, begins in the dry peaks of the Raurin Alta and cuts through the arid land till it reaches the Gbor Nor. It is a green belt through the arid land of southern Semphar, marking the border between Semphar and the burning emptiness of the Raurin Desert.
The Golden Flow is unique among rivers for its water truly is golden in color. Although many a fool wizard has wasted his money and skills trying to separate the “gold” from the water, the coloring is no more than an illusion. The headwaters of the river are tainted by minerals leached from the rocks of the Raurin Alta. These colorful deposits give the water a metallic taste. To humans, the water tastes bitter but is not harmful. Dwarves find it quite appealing, the mineral content actually increasing its flavor. To elves, spirit folk, and any of their blood, the water causes painful burning and rashes, almost as if they were allergic. This property is sometimes put to use by the Phi and judges of Semphar to determine if a person has elvish ancestry.
