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 Bren 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. Their subsequent fate is unknown; their departure does not establish that they survived.

The Great Eastport Crash

Near the island of Farmarch, The Kestrel suffered catastrophic engine failure and crashed into the sea. The adventuring party found themselves on a beach near Eastport and later sought shelter at The Spotless Apple inn. They are the only known survivors; the fate of Captain Volari, Tadrys and the other passengers and crew remains unknown.