Sorcerer Carpets

Magical Aerial Warfare

A translucent shield appears a second before the Elf flies through the roaring Dragon fire, moving across the battlefield to provide aid where necessary. Even after days of spells and fire, the carpet she rides upon is not even singed, its weaving as perfect as the day the academy received it from the Witch covens of the south. Through this battle, the tightly woven cloth has been both friend and protector, a shroud of safety as she casts her own spells into the fray.
From enchanted yarn to a highly enchanted item, Sorcerer Carpets were the first attempt at aerial warfare without wings. Dragons and Avians had taken to the skies for centuries on their wings when battles came to them, but the Elves had hoped to find a way to match that prowess and set themselves above those who may dare to bring war to the people of the forest. Flying carpets were not unreasonable, but flying carpets that could withstand Dragon fire were unheard of.
Years of development at the Unending Scroll and testing by various parts of the Bauxatehn were necessary to make these flying vehicles what they are today. Various enchantments from different colors of magic are imbued into all parts of the crafting and weaving practice, leaving an object that is so magical that it is difficult to separate the different layers of magic that create the whole.

Inner Workings

Sorcerer Carpets begin their lives as little more than the bark of the Festival Redwoods that are found within the Fairy King's Wood. Through the process of Arcane Weaving, the bark is harvested by the Lofted Tree Coven and slowly turned into small pieces of fabric that are inherently magical. This fabric is then exported to the Academy of the Scroll for further enchanting.
Once received by the Academy of the Scroll, the small pieces of fabric are then further woven together into larger carpets with other fibers that are either sourced outside the Elven Kingdom or created within the Unending Scroll. Rumors have been heard that Topaz Spider Silk is utilized in this process to help further hold the enchantments for longer periods of time and through great duress.
Throughout the weaving process, Mages of various colors will imbue enchantments into the fibers as well as Rune Mages adding further spells as runes are sewn into the carpet. The true nature of the enchantments on Sorcerer Carpets is not shared outside of the highest echelons of the Academy of the Scroll so as not to be spread to the general populace and used against the Elves during wartime.

Impact

These items, while heavily used by the Elves during the Eldritch War and other conflicts, are often seen as fantastical creations by others. In their earliest days of use, these carpets were lauded as the greatest lie and misconception of the Bauxatehn, and misinformation spread in order to unsettle the enemy. It wasn't until the carpets proved themselves against the fire of a Red Dragon did people believed in the magical ability that had been turned into a flying vehicle.

Sorcerer Carpets

Sorcerer Carpets by Image via Midjourney, created by Riverfang

Sorcerer Carpets are often considered to be a fantastical invention of the Academy of the Scroll to aid the Bauxatehn in instances of aerial warfare. Through a myriad of enchantments, these carpets can not only fly through the air, but can survive Dragon fire, destructive spells, and a number of other things that may be thrown the way of the caster riding it.

Manufacturer

Academy of the Scroll

Owning Organization

Bauxatehn