Munirti river

The Munirti river (Mirselec Munerti ainos) is a river in Risevne, on the island of Agalmare. At 351 km, it is one of the longest rivers in the country.

Geography

The Munirti is one of the few rivers on Agalmare, and the only major river, which empties into the Lavgor Inland Sea rather than into the Elaspegian Ocean on the other side. Its length is due to its highly circuitous course through the mountains, moving from valley to valley; first moving southeast from its source near Mount Asona, it then bends westwards, then follows a long northwards loop that takes it past Mount Asona again before finally turning southwest and then west into the western coastal plain of Agalmare.

For much of this course the Munirti is a swift, clear stream, and indeed during the summer stretches of it are well-known and popular white-water rafting spots; it also has several waterfalls, the highest of which is Ubagodo Falls where it falls around 33 metres over several stages.

As the river enters the coastal areas, however, it becomes a much tamer and wider river, being nearly 40 metres wide and 2 metres deep at parts. Several towns either form along its banks or straddle it at this stage.

Cultural Significance

The unusual and circuitous course of the Munirti River is invoked in stories, most of which link it to Mount Asona, which is surrounded on the river by three sides.