Heroic



The Heroic is an immense and formidable ship - the largest currently active airship in the Regency navy. With a beam of just over 130 feet and a crew complement of 300, it represents a nearly unstoppable force over any battlefield. In addition, the crew was hand selected by its experienced captain from among the smartest, most battle-hardened soldiers serving the Regency. Included in its complement are two clerics and at least five mages, giving it medium and long range firepower superior to any other military vessel currently operating.

Construction
Construction on the Heroic began shortly after the Talassa caer opened in mid 375 YS. On the orders of the local Regency representative, the lower parts of her hull were laid even before the air-dock had finished construction. She was later lifted by cranes into the air-dock, where construction was completed in the middle of 376.

The catapults on her fore and after decks were built in place; the six ballista along her mid-deck rails were manufactured in Avenanhma and transported across the capitol island. Likewise, her lift engine was built and enchanted in the Academy at Misr, and brought along the coast by sailing ship, along with the wizards and engineers who performed the installation and final enchantment.

Service History
The Heroic entered service in September of 376, under the command of Captain Tariq Mills. Since then, she has followed a series of 6-month patrol routes over the northern mainland, returning to Talassa for periodic resupply.

She has had four significant engagements – two against small dragons, one against a flotilla of Khitani sailing ships, and one against the heroes of Anglesey during a stop at the Far Away Inn near Bladespring Lake. The first three were decisive victories for the ship and her crew; the fourth ended in a temporary truce after minor casualties on both sides.

She is currently in service with the Regency army, screening their advance northward toward New Viti.