Istandaärtha

The Istandaärtha is the central river of the Ethuveraz, and is one of five main rivers in the Ethuveraz.

Appears in
The Goblin Emperor (referenced)

Details
The Istandaärtha lies between Edonomee and the Untheileneise Court. The Athamara meets the Istandaärtha at Cairado. The Cethora meets the Istandaärtha at Zhaö. The Evresartha meets the Istandaärtha at Ezho. The Tetara meets the Istandaärtha near the border with Barizhan.

Weather over the Istandaärtha can be variable, which can sometimes make swift crossing by airship difficult. The river can freeze, but only did so in Ezho for the first time in living memory at the start of the reign of Maia Drazhar.

River traffic includes barges.

During the reign of Varenechibel IV, Varenechibel IV favored the idea of bridging the Istandaärtha, as a way to bring the east and west together, but the plan was not met with success due to opposition from the upper classes. The bridge was a drawbridge designed by the Clocksmiths' Guild of Zhaö, and would go over Cairado. It would greatly aid trade and peasant families who would have an easier time traveling, rather than using expensive airships. The idea was supported by the Trade Association of the Western Ethuveraz. During Maia's reign, Maia supported the project, and the plan was eventually approved by a split of the Corazhas, with Maia's deciding vote. The bridge would be called the Wisdom Bridge. Discussion of the bridge's potential creation took up much of The Goblin Emperor.

The Istandaärtha is considered property of the emperor.

There are rude rhymes about the Istandaärtha and the city of Cairado.