====== Salato River =====

The **Salato River** is a large slow moving river that runs northeast of the [[atlas:Fah'narsh Glades]]. Approximately 273 miles (439 km) long, the river empties into the [[atlas:Serpente Sea]] at the [[atlas:Salato River Delta]]. During the rainy season the Salato will overflow its banks creating rivers that flow into the dozens of shallow lakes southeast of the river. These lakes in turn feed water into the marsh.

===== Geography =====

The Salato River is formed by a confluence of the [[atlas:Big Mud River]] and [[atlas:Lipton River]], along with overflow from [[atlas:Lake Carick]]. The river flows southwest from the Lake Carick winding west of the escarpment that marks the boundry of the Fah'narsh Glades. Several small streams are flow from the Salato River into the marsh, but most are only a trickle except during the [[atlas:Caragan Sea]] stormy season.

North of the confluence with the Big Mud River, the Salato River is wide and shallow, with a rocky bottom of limestone along the main channel. Dozens of smaller rivers branch out only to reform with the main river within a few miles. Once joined with the Big Mud, the Salato River becomes slow and wide, with a silty bottom several feet thick. Crossing the river is dangerous in the lower section, but easily traveled by flat-bottomed skiffs and rafts using poles and oars.

===== Ecology =====

 Several unique species of birds, reptiles, amphibians can be found, but two are worth noting. The [[creatures:Blue-billed Heron]] and the [[creatures:Ridged Alligator]]. The blue-billed heron is the largest heron in [[atlas:Miran]] and are considered protected by the [[orgs:Pah'Shar]]. The Ridged Alligator is both aggressive and territorial, strong enough to overturn small boats and fast enough on land to catch those fishing from the shore. A deadly ambush predator whose scales have been known to turn aside spears and arrows.


===== See Also =====

  * [[List of Rivers]]
  * [[List of Rivers in Selcaria]]
  * [[List of Rivers in Free Cities]]
  * [[List of Rivers in Pah]]
  * [[List of Rivers in Miran]]

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