The Sky-Docks (Steamfort)

Type: City District / Transportation Hub Location: The highest peaks of Steamfort.

The Sky-Docks are located at the very top of Steamfort's mountain-spire, where the air is thin and cold. This district is the primary hub for the city's legendary fleet of ironclad airships and its various high-altitude research stations. The architecture is a marvel of engineering, with massive docking gantries, high-pressure steam-cranes, and reinforced hangars built directly into the mountain's face. The air is perpetually filled with the sound of roaring Aether-turbines and the rhythmic clanging of maintenance crews.

The "Hangar of the Iron Will," the flagship of Admiral Gunnar Ironheart, is the district's most prominent feature. The Sky-Docks are also home to the "Pilot's Academy," where the next generation of airship commanders and sky-engineers are trained. Despite the harsh weather conditions, the district is a place of constant activity, as Steamfort's economic and military power depends on its ability to project force from the air. The "Wind-Watcher Towers," which monitor the Aether-currents and weather patterns, provide critical data for all flights in and out of the city.

Plot Hooks:

• The Sabotaged Gantry: A critical docking gantry has been sabotaged, causing a cargo airship to hang precariously over the mountain edge. The party must perform a high-stakes repair while under fire from "Gear Grinder" snipers.
• The Infiltrator: A Kigum spy is believed to have infiltrated the Pilot's Academy to steal the blueprints for a new, high-speed Aether-engine. The party must find and neutralize the spy before they escape on a stolen scout ship.
• The Sky-Whale Migration: A pod of massive, magically-buoyant "Sky-Whales" is migrating directly through Steamfort's primary air-corridor. The party is hired to safely divert the pod without harming the creatures.