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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hatchling Dragon" data-source="post: 46047" data-attributes="member: 580">Where is this route for shipping?  Is it oft-used, or are the PC's going to be heading into the wilds between civilizations (ie: the city-states)?I'd never heard of that 'broken up for the lumber' method of boat handling.  Makes sense with the down-river towns probably in constant need of timber/lumber.Oxen are what I thought were the most common towing animal.  Those animals (if I'm not mistaken) will pull quite a load all stinking day.  Carry a couple of them on the barge with you and you'll be home a few days after you've unloaded your cargo.What is the magic level of your world, and especially the area in question?  Would it be possible that Zombies were available for towing?  Talk about endless towing power, if you can stand the stink.  How about an Elemental or other Outsider to tow/propel the boat, like a Water Elemental to push?  Is it possible that the Captain/Crew have Sorcerers or Wizards (even lower level) on board for that very purpose.The more we know about your world, and more importantly the area you're asking for help with, the better we'll be able to answer questions.Hatchling DragonPS: Heh, signing my name brought up an idea... an enslaved Dragon, young of course, and best-off a water-breather.  When it's too big/dangerous for towing duty (after decades of work) it's off to an Arena and probable death (or it could be 'hired' if Good).  And it's a great help defending the boat against raiders.</blockquote>

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