Floating Treasure Palace
Baochuán
Fortress, Rank B+
Image LinkA grand sailing vessel, of a size incomparable to lesser ships. It sails as a declaration of wealth and power, amounting to a maritime palace rather than simply a ship. Even the internal decks are the size of palace halls rather than the cramped quarters of lesser vessels. Despite its ponderous size, the nine masts holding twelve sails allow it to move with a speed one would not expect from such a vehicle. For defense, it mounts twenty-four bronze cannons.
As Baochuán is essentially a floating fortress, it is capable of standing up to attacks up to B rank without issue. The ship serves as both Rider’s base of operations and his workshop as a magus, greatly strengthening his physical and magical performance whilst within its confines. In addition, its decks hold a magnificent array of treasures and beasts from all over Asia and the Middle-East, including magical artefacts of many traditions as well as varieties of Phantasmal Species. As they are the property of Rider’s emperor, and he is acting in the emperor’s stead, their power is his to command. The prize jewel of the collected valuables is a Divine Beast qilin that Rider collected during his journeys. As he lacks the Riding Skill, however, he controls the beasts within Baochuán through magecraft.
Unlike other marine vessel Noble Phantasms, Baochuán can only travel in water, rather than being able to sail along the ground or even fly. Its construction is sturdy enough for it to be able to support itself on land, however, allowing for its use as a fortress. With additional effort, he can also summon auxiliary ships to defend Baochuán, though these are more akin to Familiars in the shape of vehicles, being little danger to Servants.
Bestowed Imperial Authority
Tiānmìng de Fúwù
Anti-Unit, Rank CA Noble Phantasm that utilizes the quirks of the Chinese understanding of authority as a means of direct control. Recorded in history as a “tribute system”, Tiānmìng de Fúwù uses the understanding of the roles and duties of lord and vassal in order to gain control over others.
Tiānmìng de Fúwù can be activated once Rider has bestowed a gift of some kind to another. As the giving of gifts is a show of the superiority of the giver, the acceptance of a gift from Rider places the target into the position of vassal. Unless they return the favor through action or a gifting of wealth, Rider can then call upon them to fulfil their duty, essentially forcing them to act in Rider’s favor as though ordered to do so by a Command Spell. Unlike a true Command Spell, Tiānmìng de Fúwù’s effect can be resisted with greater ease through various means, and the recipient of the order cannot be ordered to directly harm themselves.