River Vermilion

River Vermilion
The River Vermilion flowing through the Central Range, photographed during the annual flood season.
Location	Eastern Katra, Central Range
Source	Glacial lakes, Central Range highlands
Mouth	River Silverhead, Vanguard County
Length	1,240 km
Basin area	85,000 km²
Discharge	380 m³/s (average)
Tributaries	None listed in source text
Name origin	Vermilion mineral deposits in sediment
Coordinates	42°15′N 68°30′E

River Vermilion is a major waterway in eastern Katra, serving as the primary drainage artery for the productive agricultural zones of the Sarydag Basin. Rising from a series of glacial lakes within the highlands of the Central Range, the river flows northward through the town of Sanctum before terminating its course at the confluence with the River Silverhead in the Vanguard County. Alongside the Altynkent, it defines the northern geography of the nation, carving a path through the rugged terrain that separates the fertile basins from the harsh conditions of the Austere Lands. The river's name originates from the distinctive vermilion mineral deposits found within its sedimentary load. These iron-ore-rich deposits are

• River Silverhead
• Sarydag Basin
• Austere Lands
• Central Range