Riverlords

The Riverlords are the powerful and wealthy individuals who rule the riverfolk clans, and many of them can trace their lineage back to the original signatories of the Charter of the Waterways. Each Riverlord has authority over long stretches of the network of rivers that cross the Empire, responsible for the safety of the many boats that travel through their territory. Most Riverlords own fleets of boats, although the captains they employ will take full responsibility for individual vessels with charters that have been passed down through generations.