A lot of players seem to want to fly, or levitate, in game. I must admit I\'m one of them. Obviously this would create serious game imbalance[levitate to a suitable height, equip missile weapon when available, and convert Ubernaut to porcupine], but there is presently one area that perfectly lends itself to it. The Death Realm may have been developed initially as a deterent but I hope will eventually offer much more. It is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric environments I\'ve come across. It feels almost disrespectful to charge through, sprinting back to spawn point of choice, perhaps pausing to guide someone.
The \"natural laws\" existing in the realm of life need not apply there. The inconvenience factor is small once you know it a little. Everybody goes there once in a while, quite often personally, not always through choice.
If implemented flight [levitation] could be an innate ability or artifact related, a quest could result in a ring/belt/cloak with the desired effect. Imagine mage duels above the inky chasms, especially as more ranged spells are introduced.
As to why.......[ can\'t just say \"I want\" ]......the place deserves it. \"Death is not the end\".