The Ironwash River is a massive river located in northern Albion. It effectively serves as the border between mainland Albion and the northern frontier lands known as the Edgelands. Separating Shalefields from Fairwood, the Ironwash River has had a major effect on the history of development in the Edgelands. Originally, one had to go around the Ironwash River, and several small routes were constructed for this purpose. Along these roads, inns, several small villages, and a few surprisingly large towns all sprung up, built to accomodate those who wished to travel around the Ironwash River to and from Albion and the Edgelands.