Troika
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A Troika is a vehicle which is typical from Moskova. It is one of the main kinds of transportation used for a fast carrying of goods for long distances but also for carrying people. Troikas can reach speeds aorund 40km/h and 50km/h. They are considered one of the fastest lands vehicles, although there's a flying vehicle that can get over those speeds, which is the Flying Carpet. Troikas consist on a lage sled drawn by horses harnessed abreast by or other big cargo animals, mostly fast ones. They can be found in both rural and urban areas.
Uses
Troikas are msotly used for fast travel of passengers and carrying goods for long distances faster than when using carts. They are specially useful whrn winter comes and are a good alternative to wheeled vehicles when the amount of snow makes the usage of wheels dngeorous or not practical enough. They are also useful for crossing frozen lakes or rivers. Vehicles decorated with special and intricated motifs are mostly used for ceremonial purposes such as religious rituals, weddings or used by the Moskova's Monarchy. Another porpuse they can have is to be used in races.
Propulsion
Troikas are mostly propulsed by a trio of horses, and in exceptional cases they are drawn by more on less horses than taht, depending on the wight of the cargo and the size of the vehicle. In some cases, people with magical habilities such as witches can add extra speed by feedign the horses with food drenched in magical possions or by making them drinking such kinds of potions. In some regions of Moskova other animals than horses are used for drawing these sleeds, such as Sukhilx , Wooly Mamont or camels.
Price
Depends on the size and decorations
Rarity
Not really rare as they can be found sold at large markets, although there are some rare troikas such as the ones used by the Moskova's Monarchy or the Army
Speed
40km/h to 50 km/h in normal conditions and without using any magical trick
Cargo & Passenger Capacity
More than 200kg of cago and up to 3 passengers in a regular sixe while bigger ones can hold up to 5 passengers
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