The Grünberg Canal
The Grünberg canal is a recent addition to the waterways of the Reikland. Commissioned by Emperor Luitpold III as part of an extensive dowry paid to the previous Baron of Grünburg, it was completed in 2506IC and has seen heavy use ever since.
The canal bypasses the treacherous shallows of the Reiker Marshes overlooked by Castle Reikguard, and it now takes much of the river Teufel’s barge traffic heading for Altdorf.
Grünburg’s walls protect the tollhouse on the south end of the canal, and any barge wishing to pass it must pay a tax based on the length of the vessel
entering the canal system. Queues are common at first light and dusk, but otherwise the tollhouse sees infrequent business.
At the north end there is a lock-keeper’s house on the outskirts of Prieze that doubles as a barracks and stables for the twelve road wardens paid to patrol the canal path and help any barges as required. This help typically comes in the form of impromptu protection taxes, which if not paid leave the offending barge open to bandit attacks. Attacks that inevitably follow for any who refuse to pay.
Founding Date
2506 IC
Type
Canal
Parent Location
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