Riverfolk were raised on the water. Unlike those who use frequent rivers from the shore, riverfolk have a deeper connection. Nomads of lakes and inland waterways, riverfolk follow the seasonal changes in the fish and other aquatic wildlife, the harvests for various coastal or wetland regions, and the best times for trade. They also know where to winter, so their boats remain operable and resources remain available. There is a more unified camaraderie among riverfolk than many other nomadic cultures, with an implied respect and willingness to work together as a baseline. Riverfolk culture also crosses heritage boundaries. Legend holds that the otter-like [Lutra](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ve5nrq9odatjgicnz4790/OotW_02H-Lutra.pdf?rlkey=zhw635zjeu2epji6ih03lxsr5&st=bkp2ug9e&dl=0) taught others their ways as the waters became appealing, but today that history matters little. ### Abundance of Waterways You gain an expertise die on all checks along Flowing Rivers and in Unrelenting Marsh for the following journey activities: [[13-Journeys C7/Journey Activities/Hunt & Gather]], [[13-Journeys C7/Journey Activities/Research the Area]], and [[13-Journeys C7/Journey Activities/Trailblaze]]. You also gain an expertise die when you take the [[03-Mechanics/7-Adventuring/Between Adventures/Gather Information|Gather Information]] downtime activity in these regions. ### Estuary Explorer. You gain proficiency with water vehicles and have an expertise die on water vehicle checks. You also gain proficiency with Athletics, and a specialty in Swimming. ### A River Runs Through It You have advantage on saving throws made to avoid fatigue from a forced march in Flowing River or Relentless Marsh regions. ### Uphill Proficiency You have the knowledge to make it much easier to move your watercraft against the flow. Depending on your Narrator’s method of tracking this, you can either move upriver at +50% of the usual upriver speed, or it can be balanced out so all river travel is at +25% of the usual river travel speed. ### Languages You know Common plus 1 language of your choice.