AETHER MERCHANTS

The city bustles with opportunity. What is your pleasure, Captain?

Your goal is to make as much profit as possible within 20 turns by trading goods across the sky-islands.

Game Mechanics

• Fleet Management: You command a fleet of 3 unique airships. Each has a different speed (movement) and cargo capacity.
• Movement: Select a ship, and the map will highlight its movement range. Click a highlighted hex to move. Movement points reset each turn.
• Trading: Land on a location hex to trade. Buy goods that a location produces and sell them at locations that need them for a profit. Demand increases the price!
• Orders & Quests: When you buy a good, you may receive a delivery order to a specific city for a large bonus. Cities also offer special side quests for even greater rewards.

Rules of the Sky

• You have 20 turns to maximize your treasury. The game ends when the final turn is complete.
• Random events can occur each turn, such as price surges, route blockages, or storms that reduce movement. Adapt your strategy!

Strategy for Success

• Know Your Fleet: Use your fast Courier for long-distance deliveries and your heavy Freighter for bulk trading between close, profitable locations.
• Supply & Demand: Always check what a location needs before you travel. Fulfilling a need grants the highest profit margins.
• Watch the Market: Pay attention to events! A price surge on Machinery could be a golden opportunity. A city closure might mean you need to reroute your fleet.
• Take Contracts: Delivery orders and side quests are the key to big profits. Prioritize them when it makes sense.

Good luck, Captain! The skies await!