Lightning Rail

Much like a train, a lightning rail coach transports people and cargo across the continent. A magical lightning elemental fused into a lightning rail coach provides propulsion for the coach and cause it to hover 5 feet above the ground. Conductor stones embedded in the ground interact with the lightning elemental to keep the coach traveling on its path. The lightning rail gets its name from the electric bolts that jump between conductor stones (and to a coach when it passes over them). Large cities have huge lightning rail stations, but even some small towns have modest stations. Though it's safer than a caravan, lightning rail travel can still be dangerous. Because coaches carry wealthy citizens, bandits often target them. The price keeps most people from traveling by lightning rail. However, it is a cheap way for somewhat wealthy people to cross long distances quickly in safety. Customers who desire extra privacy can lease or purchase custom carts with their own cargo areas. Even the lightning rail operators won't bother people in a custom cart.