Dragon boats were a type of watercraft used in Shou Lung,[1][2] typically to navigate riverways.[4] Their most notable usage was in the annual Dragon Boat Festival.[1][5]
Description[]
These boats varied in length from 44 to 110 feet (13 to 34 meters),[5] had a beam (width) of 6 feet (1.8 meters), and had a draft depth of 15 inches (0.38 meters). They completely lacked a deckhouse or the cargo space for carrying any sampans. They could support a crew of up to 39 individuals,[3] thirty-six of which were tasked with manning the ship's oars, which each measured 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length.[6]
History[]
In ancient Shou Lung, the Segara Sea Lords terrorized the harbors of Ahn Bay and Muara Bay. The governor of Tempat Larang, Sangkal Chunbi, finding his troops ineffective against the large fleet, decided to ask his wu jen Kimasogi for advice. Kimasogi counseled the governor to divide the pirates before attack. So Governor Chunbi sent the leader of the Segara Sea Lords, Chan Chiong, a vast dragon boat loaded from stem to stern with gold and gemstones as an offer of peace.[2]
When the dragon boat arrived at their port, the Segara Sea Lords started arguing about how to divide the treasure. This caused a long enough distraction for Tempat Larang's troops to march upon their harbor and unleash a sneak attack.[2]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
Adventures
Ronin Challenge
External Links[]
Dragon boat article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jay Batista (November/December 1987). “The Flowers of Flame”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dungeon #8 (TSR, Inc.) (8)., p. 47.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Curtis Smith, Rick Swan (May 1990). Ronin Challenge. Edited by Jon Pickens, Steve Winter. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 66–67. ISBN 0-88038-749-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Margaret Foy (February 1988). “The Oriental Sea”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #130 (TSR, Inc.), p. 66.
- ↑ Margaret Foy (February 1988). “The Oriental Sea”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #130 (TSR, Inc.), p. 65.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Margaret Foy (February 1988). “The Oriental Sea”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #130 (TSR, Inc.), p. 68.
- ↑ Margaret Foy (February 1988). “The Oriental Sea”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #130 (TSR, Inc.), p. 67.