Airships represent the pinnacle of arcane engineering, combining magical propulsion, master craftsmanship, and sophisticated navigation systems to travel above the roads, mountains, and seas of Faerûn. Capable of carrying passengers, cargo, and diplomatic envoys across vast distances, these vessels are prized by governments, merchant consortiums, and powerful mages. Their speed and prestige make them invaluable assets, though the immense cost of construction and operation places them beyond the reach of most individuals.
Atrributes
Capacity:
| Type | Availability | License Tier | Source Cost | Wholesale Price | Base Price | Premium Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounts And Vehicles | Very Rare | 4 | 75,000gp | 100,000gp | 125,000gp | 175,000gp | n/a |
Airships are among the rarest transportation assets in Faerûn. Most are owned by governments, powerful merchant consortiums, arcane academies, or wealthy nobles.
Export Locations: Lantan, Halruaa, Thay
Premium Markets: Waterdeep, Calimport, Suzail
Exotic Markets: Huzuz, Qudra, Skuld
Exotic Market Notes
Huzuz – Wealthy merchant princes and regional trade networks create strong demand for prestige vessels and rapid transportation that local industries cannot easily produce.
Qudra – As a major crossroads of Zakhara, Qudra benefits from imported airships that provide strategic advantages for trade, diplomacy, and regional commerce.
Skuld – Government officials, powerful temples, and wealthy merchants value airships for communication, transportation, and prestige, making imported vessels highly desirable.
Common Buyers: Noble houses, merchant consortiums, military organizations, arcane academies, wealthy adventurers, governments
Common Producers: Lantanese artificers, Halruaan skywrights, arcane shipyards, royal engineering guilds
Profit Potential: Exceptional
Airships require dedicated mooring towers, secured docking facilities, trained maintenance crews, and regular inspections of both mundane and magical systems.
Transport Risks: Extreme
Storage Difficulty: Specialized
Spoilage Risks: None
Inspection Frequency: Constant
Smuggling Appeal: Low
Regulation Level: Extreme
Airships are strategic assets rather than ordinary trade goods. Ownership is closely monitored by governments, guilds, and powerful organizations. Operating costs are substantial, but their unmatched speed and ability to bypass terrain make them invaluable for high-value transport, diplomacy, military operations, and prestige.
| Tier | Description |
|---|---|
0 - Open |
This item may be freely bought, sold, transported, and stored without special permits or registration. Open Trade goods form the foundation of everyday commerce and are rarely subject to inspection beyond normal taxation. |
1 - Registered |
This item is legal to trade but may be subject to routine taxation, record-keeping, or inspection when transported in commercial quantities. Merchants conducting regular business in these goods are often expected to maintain a recognized trade registration. |
2 - Controlled |
This item is considered hazardous, specialized, or otherwise regulated. Merchants may be required to obtain a trade license, maintain records of sale, or submit shipments for inspection. Bulk transport is often monitored by guilds, city authorities, or trade officials. |
3 - Restricted |
This item possesses significant economic, strategic, or industrial value. Trade is limited to approved merchants, guild members, chartered companies, or licensed organizations. Unauthorized possession or transport may result in confiscation, fines, or suspension of trade privileges. |
4 - Chartered |
This item is subject to monopolies, exclusive trade agreements, state control, or powerful guild charters. Production, transport, and sale are closely regulated. Access is typically restricted to organizations operating under special contracts, noble grants, or government authorization. |
5 - Prohibited |
This item is illegal to produce, possess, transport, or sell within most jurisdictions. Exceptions are rare and generally require direct authorization from ruling authorities. Violations often carry severe penalties, including imprisonment, asset seizure, exile, or execution. |