Lávar

The Lávar is a major river in southwestern Alutra. It forms in southwestern Avakhtem and flows south, forming much of the border between Tagaraš and Ventora, before emptying into the Gulf of Eshar.

Geography
At 2,296 km, the Lávar is a major river. Forming in Avakhtem, the river aligns with the border between Tagaraš and Ventora along much of its length. Along its course, the river is divided into three sections:


 * Upper &mdash; from the source in Avakhtem to confluence with the Corón in Ventora
 * Middle &mdash; from the confluence with the Corón to the confluence with the Sebria in Ventora
 * Lower &mdash; from the confluence with the Sebria to the Gulf of Eshar

Headwaters
Forming in Avakhtem, the Lávar doubles in size and volume at the confluence of the !Avak1 tributary in southwestern Avakhtem.

Tributaries
List of left and right tributaries, from source to mouth:

Delta
In addition to the main channel, several other branches form the Lávar Delta where the river empties into the Gulf of Eshar. The region is rich with flora and fauna in addition to supporting human habitation.

Economics
For most of history, the Lávar has had significant economic impact in the region. It is important as a source of water for drinking, domestic, and industrial purposes. It also supports a variety of wildlife that can serve as a food source. The width and depth of the river along much of its course has seen its use as a major means of transport across many centuries. The flow of the river has also been harvested to generate electrical power and provide irrigation for agriculture.

Lávar Authority
Since 1843, the multinational Lávar Authority has overseen and regulated economic activity with respect to the river. The Authority consists of delegates from Avakhtem, Tagaraš, and Ventora, who oversee a professional staff. The Authority's roles include establishing navigation regulations, coordinating vessel standards, facilitating fair economic use of the river and its aquaculture, and providing for the protection of the river and its associated habitats.

Navigation
Ocean-going vessels can navigate most of the lower Lávar while river vessels can reach as far north as the Avakh border. For navigation purposes, the river is classified as an after it leaves Avakhtem. Portions of the middle and upper Lávar have been canalized. A series of locks enable watercraft to traverse changes in elevation along the course of the river. Several tributaries, including the Topata and Sebria, are also navigable, so the Lávar facilitates water transport on them, as well.

Fishing
Of greater importance a few centuries ago, fishing still remains an important source of foodstuffs and livelihood along portions of the upper Lávar. This remains true to a lesser extent along the lower section of the river owing to industrialization, the commercialization of agriculture and fishing, and pollution. The river delta remains an significant fishing area, both commercially and recreationally. Subject to agreements and regulations promulgated by the Lávar Authority, the bordering states have economic jurisdiction on their portions of the river provided they do not disadvantage other members of the Authority.