Dry River

Dry River, formerly known as Dry River Farm, is a settlement in Sawdus Freehold known for its agricultural output - in particular its root vegetables and honey. While this small farming community has few amenities of its own, it is well connected to both Pembleton and Westbridge, to which it is directly connected by railway following the opening of the Perpendicular Line's northern route in 39GE. 
Its notable features include a sizeable windmill on top of the western cliffs, which takes full advantage of winds from the Bay of Trefis, and a ruined chapel and bridge dating from the time of the Lesser Kingdom. While ruined, the chapel remains a centre of local spirituality, and is dedicated to Surudan, who is credited with the bountiful harvests which the villagers celebrate each year at their annual harvest festival. 
The village is also known for its Leapinsday celebrations, which typically culminate in the dressing of the windmill into the shape of an enormous 'poppin' - a straw doll typically given as a token of love by women during the celebration. 
Dry River was once notorious for its smuggling activity, often leading to incidents of extreme violence such as during the arrest of smuggler Burley Smoothtongue by excisemen in 98BGE, which led to the death of three people as well as the destruction of three crates of fine Alleurian brandy. 
Dry River is so named for the river Zen. Although the river used to run for several months of the year during the rainier season, following the construction of the Rubellium super canal, much of the Zen was diverted along the Troellog river causing the river to dry out permanently. Following the construction of the Skyrain Valley Reservoir, the water level is able to be better maintained throughout the year and the Zen now runs through Dry River all year round. 
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