HERMES

The HERMES is a subway-type system that runs through much of United Britannia and Hibernia. Staffed by Engineers (witches with Transportation Magic), a small fee is expected at the beginning of the ride, where one receives a ticket.
The HERMES travels through all of United Britannia and Hibernia, but the largest line runs through Ilyrium. The stops are pre-planned and cannot be changed.
The speed of the HERMES is about double that of a bullet train (any faster and the Transportation Magic becomes unpredictable).

History

The HERMES was built in the 1560s for a variety of reasons. First, Portals were still experimental (and thus could be unreliable) and second, as a way for children and families to travel, since those only 16 and older were able to travel unaccompanied through Portals. Now, the HERMES is used for the latter reason (the former has been fixed) as well as because of the long wait times for some Portals.

Amneities

Besides being a fast way to travel wherever one wants to go, HERMES also offers snacks and meals, both to-go and sit-down. All a witch must do is order through their Tabula, and the food will appear almost instantaneously.

Exterior

The HERMES looks almost identical to a subway one might see in the human world, but with a few noticeable exceptions: unlike human subways, there are no cars; rather, each line is a single-car that operates like a snake.

Interior

Because of the snake-like exterior, the interior furniture "molds;" the seats, windows, and doors will mold to however the HERMES twists and turns. Because of this, riders are virtually unbothered no matter how the HERMES travels.

Systems

Power Generation

The HERMES is entirely run on magic.

Sensors

The HERMES has scant sensors (due to magic's accuracy) but they do exist in case of witch interference. (Even magic cannot stop a huge subway from stopping instantaneously.)

An example of the interior of the HERMES.

Motto

We Go Where You Go--Fast!

Owning Organization

Council