Chocobos
These large, herbivorous birds are unable to fly,
but their powerful legs allow them to run at high
speeds. In the past, the Elvaan primarily used chocobos
as mounts--but as of late, chocobos have been raised
all over the world and are a popular form of transportation.
Great skill is required to ride them due to their
wild nature. Chocobos were originally native
to the La Theine Plateau, but the untamed members
of the species have long since become extinct.
These birds are very fond of gysahl greens.
Selbina-Mhaura Ferry
This ferry is actually a cargo ship that carries
adventurers across the Bastore Sea from Selbina
(on the continent of Quon) to Mhaura (on the continent
of Mindartia). The ferry runs three times a day.
Though these ferry ships once relied on the ever
changing winds to power their sails, the three-vessel
fleet now moves with the speed of internal combustion
engines, thanks to the technology of Bastok.
The Selbina-Mhaura Ferry's main purpose is to
transport goods, but the boats are not exactly
equipped for moving passengers. However, the ferry
features a small shop to provide the bare bones
essentials for those who are making the journey.
Airships
These skyfaring vessels were built under the
direction of Cid, the genius engineer. Based on
an old set of blueprints, the airships of today
are fitted with crystal-powered engines that were
reintroduced by the Archduke of Jeuno. With lift
provided by unique revolving wings and propulsion
supplied by the crystal engine, airships are capable
of nearly vertical takeoffs and landings from
their waterfront ports.
Towards the end of the Great War, in the year
864 of the Crystal Era, the first airship was
constructed as a secret weapon of the allied forces.
After several successful test flights, the airship
was expected to play a major role in the final
battle. However, due to the sudden conclusion
of the war, it was never used in actual combat.
After the war, there was a drive towards the strengthening
of relations between the four countries. Under
the auspices of the Archduke of Jeuno, the air
travel agency was founded in 873 CE to provide
a fast, reliable mode of transport for both travelers
and cargo. The refitting of Port Bastok began
at the same time that plans were revealed to build
larger airships.
A regular airship route between Jeuno and Bastok
was established in 875 CE. Upon witnessing the
successful operation of the Bastokan airship service,
the previously skeptical nations of San d'oria
and Windurst raced to refit their own ports for
airship use. These developments led to the birth
of a new large-scale, high-speed transportation
service for each country.
As well as triggering a revolution in the distribution
of goods, the appearance of the airship is seen
as an indirect cause for the emergence of modern
adventurers, who do not choose their friends on
the basis of nationality.
The reopened route to Kazham has recently seen
an explosive increase in the number of passengers.
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