Dragon Boat Vehicle in Yumihari | World Anvil

Dragon Boat

Dragons have been missing from Seiryuu and Shimensoka for generations, but the Seiryan peoples' love for them has never waned. There is evidence of dragons across all aspects of the culture, but perhaps the most beloved of all dragon symbology is the Dragon Boat. The boat is simply a sculpture of a dragon, recreated based on the thousands of paintings and illustrations surviving in Seiryan archives, animated to almost a lifelike degree that carries a rider through the sky and over the water; a magical experience for both adults and children alike, even if it cannot properly emulate or replace the sensation of riding on a real dragon's back.   Though most commonly found during the spring and summer festivals in Nagasou, the boat is known to travel across Seiryuu throughout the entire year, and lucky travellers might find it between places to hitch a ride and ease their travels.   The owner, and, indeed, even the creator of the Dragon Boat is unknown. Though many inventors have attempted to lay claim to the genius design and capabilities of the boat, none have been able to replicate its success. The most likely candidates are one of the current age's most promising ki-engineers, though none have spoken up on the matter, or even attempted to create another.   To some, the joy brought by the Dragon Boat is not worth tainting by commercial or military endeavours.

Power Generation

Theories indicate that whoever made the Dragon Boat somehow made the device capable of draining slight amounts of ki from the wind, earth, or water as it passes by. As the natural elements are a near-infinite source of power, such ability to draw power in this matter is not only logical, but perfect for self-sustaining technology. Unfortunately, no one has been able to replicate such power generators, hence why many engineers, inventors, and majyu alike have attempted to recreate the Dragon Boat.

Propulsion

Those who have ridden on the Dragon Boat can attest to the power of the wind felt while riding the artificial beast. Even when moving slow, wind is ever-present, gushing around the dragon, lifting it above the ground, as if it is somehow using wind to counteract gravity and propel itself through the air like a traditional boat.

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