After generations of nearly complete isolation from the beyonder lands, safe trade and travel will take Auxientia into a new era with the historic undertaking of a massive new airship and unprecedented cooperation between all factions. The massive Empress is set to sail in its maiden voyage from Auxientia for the island of Riphagen to the Principality of Qadar, and the Sovereign nation of Coalbourne. The new Republic of Poyais was recently added as a destination after revolution led to democracy for their people and the banishment of emperor MacGregor and his imperial loyalists.
The ship, designed by Luciole Ltd., financed by Gilded, and constructed by Irregulars and Bāhira laborer, includes revolutionary design passenger accommodations notable in both their ornate decoration and level of comfort. Information regarding the great airship has been scarce with a massive tarp hiding its progress from prying eyes and Parastin Order patrols providing security of the construction area. However, this reporter has learned some details for you, dear reader. The Verne engines are the largest ever built at nearly forty feet tall and nine feet in diameter. The boilers massive; looming at two stories tall. According to engineers the Empress shall be the largest man made object ever built.
The list of prominent passengers has been a closely kept secret as well as the much sought after cargo manifest which will no doubt include items meant to open trade between Auxientia and beyonder lands. All factions are expected to gather at Duhura Market to view the launch of the gigantic airship along with a delegation of beyonder emissaries.
