The Murndorl

== Overview ==
The Murndorl was the executive, luxury vessel under the ownership of the Ruling Family Fyth of Helmont. It was laid down at Forkoux Fyth's request in 191 AG, and finalised to his stringent expectations by 194 AG. Throughout its history, it hosted many influential guests and rulers of Helmont alike. Nestled about its ornate, comfortable interior were countless cabins, studies, drawing rooms and dining facilities. The ship was noted as being amongst the most luxurious and fast in any fleet around The Continent. It was named after the mother of Stanryth I Fyth, Murndorl Fyth.
== Design ==
One of the largest of its type, the ship was unique in its sense of style and coordination, with golden painting and numerous ornaments lining its rails carrying particular symbolic significance for Helmontan culture. Rich with minerals, as well as the Helmontans incorporating many physical motifs, different minerals were used sparingly but effectively across the ship in order to afford it a sense of status and prestige. 
In raw performance, the ship was nearly unrivalled in its sheer speed and coordination, partially owing to its supreme craftsmanship and quality of material. Its sails were woven intricately to provide maximum thrust forward in the wind, and were routinely maintained. Should the ship have stricken an object that resulted in its hull filling with the surrounding water, the ship would be able to stay afloat long enough for evacuation due to the composition of its underbelly ensuring that breaches would be contained for as long as possible in one section. As a result of its emphasis on stylistic choices, and maximising leisure space, the ship lacked any substantial firepower capabilities.
== History ==
=== Ordering from Forkoux Fyth ===
A 19 year old Forkoux Fyth in 191 AG ordered the Murndorl on the grounds that he wished to assert his authority as Patriarch of Helmont. He detailed an exquisite ship to an immense degree of precision, even demanding that certain materials only be used in particular rooms. Eager to prove himself, Forkoux stipulated that he would be willing to wait a decade if he had to, but he wished that the ship made its maiden voyage only when it was deemed capable of doing so by Forkoux himself.
=== Construction ===
Following Forkoux's order, the Murndorl was laid down in the small trading town of Srodmill Down by Tyst Dod Lake. Its construction process was to be focused there, employing most of the small town's fit and able residents to help construct the mighty ship. The construction process was delayed significantly due to the stringent sourcing standards Forkoux had stipulated, which in many cases were dependent on the season. For instance, the smooth Opian wood Forkoux requested to be used in some interior spaces arrived a year subsequent to its ordering and payment to Opian traders due to Helmont's winter weather not allowing for its import. Elsewhere, Truvenscian cotten for the Murndorl's vast sails required a great deal of transit time to the far north of Helmont. In all, the Murndorl's construction required materials from a dozen of the Continent's Kingdoms. In 193 AG, Forkoux was summoned to inspect the ship which was presumed by many to be days from completion. Although complimentary towards the craftsmanship and effort involved, Forkoux was displeased with its interior and demanded a complete redesign, this time seeing a necessity to work much more closely with its designers. Dismissing the existing chief designer, Forkoux eventually elected to strip its already near-complete interior in favour of an entirely different design. Forkoux's redesign incorporated drawing rooms, guest bedrooms and an increased number of storage facilities hitherto absent from its previous design. In addition to this, Forkoux along with new designer, Belron Garth, designed an entirely new system in ship-building whereby a compromised section of the hull could safely contain a flood and thus delay sinking, allowing for ample evacuation time. With these re-designs submitted, the construction crew worked post-haste to deliver the ship as always; but were now working to a deadline. This was considered unusual given Forkoux's previous wishes that the construction would take a decade it it needed to, as Forkoux wished to have the ship complete by the summer of 194 AG - in time for Mhordyn hosting the Games.
=== Under Forkoux and Ophellaer Fyth ===
==== Mhordyn Games ====
==== Revisit to Diesdiara ====
In 265 AG, the Murndorl journeyed to the far away port city of Diesdiara in Bolassoa. Journeying weeks, the Murndorl docked to bring Forkoux into the historic port of the city. There, it remained in port, until undocking shortly after for the long voyage back. It proved for Forkoux a most enjoyable and comfortable voyage for the then 93 year old Patriarch.
=== Under Gullryth and Bellryth Fyth ===
=== Under Ainoux and Berin Fyth ===
=== Under Stanryth IV Fyth and Euphemia Robiner ===
=== Under Veron Fyth ===
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