Emperor Wilhelm (River Boat)
The Emperor Wilhelm (River Boat) is one of a class of three large luxury river liners that plie the rivers of the Empire. [1a]
The Emperor Wilhelm travels up and down the River Talabec between Altdorf and Nuln. [1a][2a]
Crew
The crew below are those on the Emperor Wilhelm following the Storm of Chaos. [2a]
- Captain Fleugweiner Bischof: Beginning his career as a guard, he saved the Emperor's cousin during an attack by Beastmen. [2a]
- Rifftrude Dibbly-Firken: Head cook. [2a]
- Eber Fuchs: Boatswain. Cruel but discplined. [2a]
- Edmund Haintz: First Pilot, a blonde portly man who undertakes the day shift. [2a]
- Fredric Beyer: Second Pilot, dark haired muscular man who overseers the night shift. [2a]
- Gerhart Rise: Pursar, a petty little man from Marienburg. [2a]
- Stewards: The ship has four skilled stewards in burgundy uniforms trimmed with yellow. [2a]
- Oarsmen: The ship has 20 men, most hailing from the capital or Nuln. [2a]
Fares
Passengers may purchase a stateroom for the entire journey or pay for a twin berth cabin, 14 three berth servants' cabins are also available. [2a]
History
Built by Spee boatyards of Altdorf in 2510 IC, the ship and its sister vessels gives the Hindelin Lines an fleet that is second to none. [1a]
Life on the River
The deck has a number of games to distract passengers from darts to shuffleboard and contests of arms 9to first blood) are also popular although it is wise to alert a ships officer first! Evenings see a variety of amusements from poetry to performing minstrel's and comedians. [2a]
Mealtimes are tightly scheduled with three meals included in the ticket price - Breakfast at an hour after dawn, lunch at noon and dinner an hour after sunset. The lunge serves as the dinning hall although passengers may also take their meals in their rooms and the lounge also offers snacks throughout the day. [2a]
Laws
The vessel is conisdered to be within the legal authorities of Altdorf itself and its laws regardless of its actual location. [2a]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Companion
- 1a: The Emperor Luitpold, pg. 75-81
- 2: Forges of Nuln
- 2a: Chapter Three: Along the Reik, pg. 41-46