the Empire needs adventurers who can work aboard airships for extended periods of time. Must be able to pass a basic intention scan. Duties mainly concern with exploration of the boundaries of the Empire, the occasional hunt for air pirates and similar undesirables, as well as other minor military duties (such as mail runs, picket duty, and the occasional dungeon crawl.) Apply to Emeraldis City Hall or any Delphins recruiting station.

Those who have come from a previous age often have a hard time adapting to simple things like eternal noon (most areas) and that one's travelling companions are likely of very dissimilar species. Noting this difficulty, and the problems inherent in adapting to the Rules that occur with pastcomes, both the Shadarian Empire and the Kingdom of Nihon have instituted the Adaptation Policy. Those requesting it who can prove that they are from the past will be isolated to limit outside influences on them while they seek to adapt. After a two week course, the traveler leaves with 100gp and basic equipment to attempt to make their own way in the world.

Most "air pirates" fall into one of two categories. The black Air Pirates who operate airships, plunder other air vessels or communities that they can reach, and indiscriminately slaughter/pillage/rampage. There are also the "Sky Rogues" who are more aerial adventurers and mercenaries.

The Pirate Balthazar Akri (em, AL:LE, T12/W8, cutlass of sharpness +2) has lately made himself a nuisance in the areas between Shadar and Nihon, picking off small merchant vessels and raiding the halfling communities of the sky island Derrint. He has recently become a more major problem due to a raid on a moored Explorer ship at the docks of Derrint. For the honor of the Explorer Corps, and to recover four type E mage cannon, Balthazar Akri is to be eliminated. Bring proof of his demise to Emeraldis City Hall, Explorer Corps, for a 4000gp reward.