Straddling both banks of The Great River, Riverford serves as the crucial junction where water commerce meets land caravans. The town’s 12,000 residents live in brightly painted homes rising on stilts along the waterfront or nestled on the gentle hills overlooking the busy harbor. Magical bridges span the wide river, their enchantments shifting the structures to accommodate vessels of all sizes passing beneath. The famous floating markets feature boats docked in intricate patterns, creating temporary commercial districts that rearrange daily. A significant Cephalians population manages much of the river transport, their underwater dwellings extending beneath the visible town like a mirror settlement. Riverford’s cuisine draws visitors from across Elvarien, blending fresh seafood with river fish and exotic spices transported along the waterways.