Kawa no Kin

Kawa no Kin, the River of Gold, Masters of Court, p. 87 was the river which started in Yasuki lands, ran dawn in Scorpion lands, crossing Ryoko Owari and surrounded the Teardrop Island, Mantis dominated, Secrets of the Scorpion, p. 33 and running out into Earthquake Fish Bay. Way of the Crab, p. 94 The river was wide with a slow pace, which made it a navigable trade route. Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 233
== Ryoko Owari ==
The Bay of Drowned Honor was the widening of the river when the river crossed and cut in two Ryoko Owari. City of Lies: Player's Guide, p. 88 Map The river was used as the city's primary sewer, and was described as the River of Dung. City of Lies: Player's Guide, p. 25
== Trade ==
Once all Scorpion trade and com­merce run along this route, until it became the greatest Yasuki trade route. While the River of Gold was wide and slow-moving for most of its length, a set of rapids to the north of Clear Water Village prevented it from being fully navigable. Strongholds of the Empire, p. 36
== Trouble ==
There had been many cargo ships sent along the river, but lightning-fast pirate raids have harassed some of them. Most consider the river more trouble than it's worth. Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 305 In war torn years the piracy can become so bad that the river can go unused for years at a time. Efforts to eradicate any pirates usually meets with a fair amount of success, but the attractiveness of the targets along the river soon results in new pirates. Legend of the Five Rings; Fourth Edition, p. 367
== Destroyer War ==
In 1173 during the Destroyer War the River of Gold was under attack of the Destroyers for several weeks, but was successfully defended in the Battle of the River of Gold. 2011 Kotei Locations, Week 16
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