Talk:Alterac Sky Engine/@comment-24132818-20150302085045/@comment-7263041-20150302194527

I'm not saying Magnets don't exist, but the technology to turn those magnets into a motor capable of powering a vehicle wouldn't, not in this setting. Especially when you take into consideration the weight of the vehicles you're attempting to power and the terrain. The Alterac Mountains are, as the name implies, rugged, hilly terrain. When you're trying to get a vehicle up a hill you require more power than usual, especially if that vehicle is extremely heavy or has a heavy load.

Also why doesn't Alterac have the funding? City State is apparently allied with the Alliance, and Alterac has resources that they could sell to the Alliance so why hasn't the City State engaged in trade? Also if you had no funding, how could you manage to build and maintain the factories to create these motors and vehicles, or pay the wages for the staff that keep them running? If you can do those things, you should be able to afford basic motors.

Also, I am sure Alterac has mages. So why would an arcane motor be expensive? You could simply create one yourselves, especially considering your proximity to Dalaran which was placed strategically on a ley-line.