The Kestrel

The Kestrel was a grand, luxury passenger airship designed to transport wealthy travelers, merchants, and adventurers across the Zendrian Sea and between the continents of Lyra. Run by a capable crew under Captain Volari at the helm and Tadrys managing the on-board bar, the vessel was celebrated for its mahogany decks, gold-trimmed fittings, and high-altitude stability.

Port Starvryn and Launch

In the summer of 1487 DR, The Kestrel departed from the port of Port Starvryn, carrying a diverse manifest of passengers, including the druid Brogmar Mossbeard, who had secured passage using a royal flyer from King Edor Braun of Marterus. The journey was intended to cross the sea and land in Marterus to investigate a newly uncovered ancient crypt.

Notable Incidents

The Psychedelic Voyage

Shortly after takeoff, the druid Brogmar Mossbeard shared a harvest of potent, mind-expanding mushrooms with several passengers in the airship's lounge. The incident, recorded in memoirs as the "High as a Kite" voyage, resulted in a vibrant, color-swirling trip that united several of the passengers into a cohesive group, though it drew suspicious stares from the sober crew.

Groff's Fleeing

Among the passengers was Groff, a dwarf warrior clad in heavy plate, and his equally untrustworthy companion. As the ship began experiencing sudden mechanical failures, Groff and his friend cowardly fled the vessel using a private emergency escape mechanism, earning them a permanent place of infamy in Brogmar's journals.

The Great Eastport Crash

While passing over the island of Farmarch, The Kestrel suffered catastrophic engine failure. Captain Volari successfully guided the massive craft down to a rough but non-fatal crash-landing in the fields outside Eastport. The wreckage was left in the fields, and the stranded passengers were forced to seek shelter at The Spotless Apple inn.