The Seadrake
The fastest ship in the Ulthuan navy, the Seadrake can even outpace the Dragons that accompany it to battle. Its lateen sails propel the Seadrake through the water as if it were barely touching the surface, and its tillers allow the warship to turn with almost magical dexterity. Upon the decks are dozens of Eagle Claw bolt throwers, designed to slay enemy crew whilst leaving their warships intact. When the Seadrake levels a broadside, it does so not with cannonballs, but with tight patterns of six-foot bolts that kill dozens of enemy crewmen with each volley.[2a]
In boarding actions, the foe is swiftly dealt with by the massed ranks of Lothern Seaguard and Swordmasters aboard the warship. Few make it that far, for the Seadrake is escorted to battle by two mighty Fire Dragons, ancient drakes that can breathe white-hot flame.[2a]
Swift and graceful, the Seadrake's elegance is beautifully represented by its sleek sails and long, narrow hull set low in the water. The mast towers further reinforce the warship's scale and magnificence. The rearmost tower is where Yrellian communicates with his Dragon allies. These mighty creatures are almost as powerful as warships, taking to the skies and immolating their enemies with dragonfire.[1a]
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