Medium Ships; Caravels, Drakkars, Corsairs, and Dromonds
The Caravel
A caravel is a sailing vessel with three masts. This one is square-rigged with the aftermast lateen-rigged. It has a roundish hull with a high bow and stern, and is crafted of strong oak wood. This ship is not as fast as others but it does have large cargo holds and can carry a decent-sized crew.
vessel has a level of 45
vessel has a hull rating of 150 hull points
vessel may be under sail power only
vessel can clock in at 10 knots
vessel can hold 54000 pebbles of cargo weight
vessel can hold 8000 items of cargo
vessel is manned by 12 crewmen
vessel may carry 7 passengers
vessel has 4 basic cannons, 4 medium cannons, a heavy cannon, a harpoon, and 4 light ballistae, and 2 heavy ballistae for defense and attack
vessel can be built for 7,000,000 gold or 56 reward units
Considered a medium ship due to cargo and armanent, the caravel is quite the option for merchant sailors. What it lacks in speed it compensates in cargo capacity.
The Drakkar
The drakkar is also known as a longship, for it is a long, narrow ship that normally carries more people than cargo. This specially-equipped drakkar has been outfitted with the latest in technology, a fine steam engine of gnomish design and manufacture. This ship is crafted of strong oak wood.
vessel has a level of 55
vessel has a hull rating of 150 hull points
vessel may be under sail or steam power
vessel has a fuel tank of 5000 units vessel can clock in at 15 knots
vessel can hold 48000 pebbles of cargo weight
vessel can hold 4000 items of cargo
vessel is manned by 25 crewmen
vessel may carry 12 passengers
vessel has 6 basic cannons, 4 medium cannons, 2 heavy cannons, a fire launcher, a harpoon, 2 light ballistae, and 2 heavy ballistae for defense and attack
vessel can be built for 10,000,000 gold or 70 reward units
The Drakkar is an excellent ship. A popular vessel, it is marked with excellent speed and it is the smallest ship that may be powered by a steam engine, ensuring top speed in the toughest of weather.
The Corsair
A dangerous looking vessel, swift and maneuverable, the corsair class of ship is loaded for sea battle. Similar in size to the drakkar class, the corsair is slightly larger, boasting more living space than the drakkar and more room for weapons and ammunition. The corsair is equipped with a compact but powerful steam engine of gnomish design.
vessel has a level of 60
vessel has a hull rating of 160 hull points
vessel may be under sail and steam power
vessel has a fuel tank of 6000 units
vessel can clock in at 14 knots
vessel can hold 48000 pebbles of cargo weight
vessel can hold 4800 items of cargo
vessel is manned by 33 crewmen
vessel may carry 10 passengers
vessel has 6 basic cannons, 6 medium cannons, 2 heavy cannons, a fire launcher, 2 harpoons, 2 light ballistae, and 2 heavy ballistae for defense and attack
vessel can be built for 12,000,000 gold or 84 reward units
A near match to the drakkar, the corsair is designed for battle. It packs more firepower, for a cut in speed of 1 knot.
The Dromond
The dromond is a large ship that can be propelled by sail. It is used equally for war and commerce. This specially-equipped dromond has been outfitted with the latest in technology, a fine steam engine of gnomish design and manufacture. This ship is crafted of iron.
vessel has a level of 75
vessel has a hull rating of 200 hull points
vessel may be under sail or steam power
vessel has a fuel tank of 7500 units
vessel can clock in at 16 knots
vessel can hold 56000 pebbles of cargo weight
vessel can hold 7500 items of cargo
vessel is manned by 50 crewmen
vessel may carry 12 passengers
vessel has 6 basic cannons, 8 medium cannons, 2 heavy cannons, a fire launcher, a harpoon, 2 light ballistae, and 2 heavy ballistae for defense and attack
vessel can be built for 15,000,000 gold or 105 reward units
The fastest ship in alyria is the dromond! A fine example of technology, the dromond outclasses all other ships of the medium and small sizes.
