Emperor Luitpold (River Boat)
From Warhammer - The Old World - Lexicanum
The Emperor Luitpold (River Boat) is one of a class of three large luxury river liners that plie the rivers of the Empire. [1a]
The Luitpold travels up and down the River Talabec between Altdorf and Berghafen near the World's Edge Mountains and is named for the father of Karl Franz. [1a]
Capacity
The Luitpold has 8 luxury staterooms, 16 twin-berth cabins and 14 3-berth servants cabins. Fares cover the cost of the cabin as well as three meels a day. [1a]
Crew
- Mikhail Iorga: Captain of the Luitpold. [1a]
- Hans Sauber: Bosun of the Luitpold. [1a]
- Reiner Reitsmann: First Pilot. [1a]
- Wolfgang Altenberg: Second Pilot. [1a]
- Maximilian Berryhill: Cook. [1a]
- Eberhardt Kleingeld: Purser. [1a]
History
Built by Spee boatyards of Altdorf in 2510 IC, the ship and its sister vessels gives the Hindelin Lines a fleet that is second to none. [1a]
Laws
The vessel is conisdered to be within the legal authorities of Altdorf itself and its laws regardless of its actual location. [1a]
Route
- A 750 mile downriver river journey begins at Berghafen and until Talabheim, there are few stops, although flagpoles at some wharves note the presence of passangers to pick up as well as supplies. After that city, the Luitpold will stop at Ahlenhof, Schoppendorf and Volgen. [1a]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Companion
- 1a: The Emperor Luitpold, pg. 75-81