Sky Ships, Piracy & Creatures of the sky

Sky Ships
Since the dawn of the 3rd age, where magic has become more prevalent, the invention of sky ships has become an integral part of modern living in Malthoria. Thanks to these majestic vessels, land travel has become much faster for many of Malthoria's residents. This incredible feat has also aloud for travel to far off lands around Astron, and new trade routs to be formed, bringing exotic spices, weapons and races to Malthoria.

The first ship to take flight was the HMS Dawn in 124 of the 3rd age and the combination of magic and machine that helped her take to the skies has hardly changed in ships since over the 400 years that have past. Although she was built partly in Cordax Cross her maiden voyage was from South Point to Iken (city). However as the king's fleet grew and sky ships became more common place in Malthoria, so did piracy.

Pirates Of Malthoria
Although there are many individual factions working to pirate the sky, the two larger factions are the most feared. Firstly, 'Asmodous' Angels', lead by Captain Windhammer, sail under the Maroon flag with the skull of a dragon in the Western parts of Malthoria. The second faction, who occupy the east, is known as 'The Fallen'. The leader of 'The Fallen' is simply known as The Butcher, due to his no prisoner policy, and they sail under a more traditional black flag

Creatures of the Sky
Another problem with taking to the Malthorian sky's is dealing with the residential inhabitants. Griffins, Harpies, Sky whales & Leviathans, Roc's and of course Dragons, have been know to attack sailors unprovoked. However some of these creatures, especially the whales, have been hunted to near extinction for their natural oils that contain healing properties, and are now protected by the laws of Malthoria.