Nepheli N. Tzunidahr
Stormlord of the Crimson Tides - War Master
Name: The Zenithian Fleet: A Foundation of Fire and Steam
Type: Naval Doctrine Record / Founding Manifesto
Credits: ChatGPT
Consolidation Thread: N/A
Description: A formal ledger and doctrinal record authored by Stormlord Nepheli Tzunidahr herself, The Zenithian Fleet lays out the conception, structure, and design philosophy of the Crown of Zenith’s maritime war machine. This manuscript outlines the fleet’s founding tenets, ship classes, intended strategies, and cultural ethos—meant to serve both as a tactical manual and ideological cornerstone for future commanders.
Basic Information
- Author(s): Nepheli Tzunidahr
- Related Cultures/Races: Primarily the Crown of Zenith; includes contributions and shipwright traditions from Enpor, Badas, Madi, La Palas, and Caridad
- Publication: 5th Year of the Zenith Ascendancy, early spring—shortly after the unification of the southern provinces
The Zenithian Fleet was forged in the crucible of political unification, born from the blooded hands and silver tongue of Nepheli Tzunidahr. With no grand naval tradition to lean upon, she commissioned a completely original seafaring doctrine—melding the pirate legacy of Enpor with the industrial ingenuity of Badas and the deep-sea mysticism of Caridad. Though untested in open warfare, the fleet’s arrival at each port under Zenithian control has been met with awe, reverence, and at times, outright surrender. Its ships—crafted for support, shock, and sovereignty—stand poised not only to defend the Crown’s southern waters, but to carry its dominion outward into the open world.
Ranks
- Admiral of the Gilded Wake – Supreme commander of the fleet (held by Nepheli).
- Brass-Captain – Flagship and division leaders.
- Stormsinger – Technical navigator and weather-reader, often selected from Caridad’s brightest.
- Chainmaster – Oversees all boarding operations and mechanical boarding arms.
- Engine-Reeve – Head of propulsion and repair; reports directly to the quartermaster.
- Gildborn – Elite marines, trained for ship-to-ship combat and ceremonial guard duty.
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