Riverlark
Power Generation
Hybrid system:
- Manual oar propulsion
- Wind-assist silk canopy (Zhilosian sea silk)
- A small water-turbine called the Zhilosian Tidewheel
Fuel: river water and catalytic stone pellet (non-magickal, standardized by Zhilos’ naval engineers)
Propulsion
Dual long-oar system for maneuvering narrow channels.
Tidewheel turbine for steady upstream push.
Canopy-assisted wind drive for long straight passages.
Weapons & Armament
Patrol variants may include:
- Bow-mounted harpoon or grappling launcher
- Deterrent spear rack
- Smoke flare jars (for signaling or cover)
Class
Nickname
Feather on the Water
Designation
DZ-RC12
Motto
Swift as oaths carried, steady as Zhilos' honor
Manufacturer
Creation Date
14 Luminalis 1050 AE
Owning Organization
Price
14 to 18 Gold
Rarity
Common along Zhilosian rivers and lakes; rarely exported outside the Duchy's borders
Width
7 ft
Length
32 ft
Height
7.5 ft
Weight
1,200 lbs
Speed
Up to 14 knots downstream; 9 knots upstream
Complement / Crew
Minimum: 1 helmsman
Standard: 2 (helm + courier or customs officer)
Maximum: 3 (helm + courier + warden)
Standard: 2 (helm + courier or customs officer)
Maximum: 3 (helm + courier + warden)
Cargo & Passenger Capacity
Cargo: Up to 1,000 lbs
Passengers: 4 comfortably, 6 in emergency transport
Includes dedicated "Seal Box" compartment for Duchy-stamped goods.
Passengers: 4 comfortably, 6 in emergency transport
Includes dedicated "Seal Box" compartment for Duchy-stamped goods.
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