Artisans of the Jade Empire have long toyed with mechanical contrivances, but some of their creations now challenge the notion that flight is solely the domain of feathered creatures. The Marvelous Dragonfly can lift several passengers over incredible distances, outpacing the swiftest carts and runners. The ride is not gentle, but comfort is a minor point given the wonder of raising such a weight of metal into the air. Most of the inventors behind these creations are, of course, quite mad, which may be an inevitable side effect of the celestial energies they are attempting to harness.