The Tipsy Wench Cromster (90 ton cargo) (Mt: 3L) A smaller version of the Galleon, the Cromster is known for its speed; it is as fast as a Sloop, although not nearly as maneuverable, but it carries more firepower. These ships are normally found in service of wealthier merchants. Supports 3 light mounts. Crew: 50, Passengers: 10)
Equipped with 2 ballistae, light mount and 1 bombard, light.
The Tipsy Wench features cargo enough to carry 90 tons, a captain’s suite, a helm, and individual rooms for 10 passengers that are 7x7. These rooms cost the normal rent costs in Syliras rated at 1gm per day or 365gm per season. The rest of the crew sleeps in a bay at the bottom of the deck taking shifts manning the ship. It is mounted with two ballistae and one bombard which gives enough defense to fend off pirates. The ship is often seen transferring goods from city to city and takes occasional stops in every city to allow its passengers and crew to spend some time in the city.
The ship is made of fine Zeltivian design and wood. She is a strong and sturdy ship with an attitude of her own.
Main Deck: The main deck features access to a caged cargo drop to the bottom of the deck which manned by a simple pulley system. The ship has a proper helm on top of the rear of the ship and directly atop the Captain’s Quarters. The quarters are largely inaccessible unless invited by Yngvarr Æðelwine. On each side of the ship is access panels and stairs leading to the middle deck.
Middle Deck: The middle deck features the mess hall (with a simple stone encased furnace that vents out of this ship from a skyport located at the bow), a kitchen, and various doors that lead to the rooms of the passengers. These rooms can be purchased as a residence for 365GM per season or 1GM per day and feature a simple cot, a desk and chair, and a porthole. Food is provided for purchased seaway travel and crewmembers.
Lower Deck: This deck has the cots for the main crew and cargo holds. Often than not you will see various people sprawled out from a long day's of work and corners that are stacked with crew members clothes and gear.
Notes on staying aboard the ship and traveling:
The trade routes travel between Zeltiva to Abura to Ahnatep to Yahebah to Riverfall to Alvadas and finally to syliras. The captain of the ship Yngvarr Æðelwine resides in Syliras and conducts exports from Zeltivian beer and various other alcohols across Mizahar . He would often take a break when reaching Syliras and start his trade route back up in the summer.
Events of 516 A.V.
Arrival to Syliras 20th of spring
Departure from Syliras 91st of spring
Syliras to Alavadas (17 days) – During the venture between Syliras to Alvadas (arrival on the 17th) the crew experiences a few days of harsh weather and spots a sea beast. Dare they try and encounter it? They stay in Alvadas for 10 days to collect various imports and enjoy the festivities! Departure on the 27th of Summer)
Alvadas to Riverfall (35 days) – on the long journey to Riverfall (arrival on 52nd of Summer) the ship encounters some pirates which try and board the ship! Departure on the 58th of Summer
Riverfall to Yahebah (18 days) – The captain of the ship gets drunk and relies on the crew to get them to where they need to be! Arrival on the 76th of Summer departure on the 78th of Summer
Yahebah to Ahnatep (40 days) – The ship veers off course due to high winds and a storm and have to stop and try to secure the ship on Rockward Island to wait out the storm! Stays on the rockward island for 2 days and arrives to Ahanatep on the 25th of Fall. Departure on the 26th of Fall.
Ahnatep to Abura (8 days) – Smooth sailing, but some drama arises the crew is getting sea crazy. Arrival to Abura on the 34th of Fall. Departurep is on the 37th of fall!
Abura to Zeltiva (50 days) – some people are starting to experience sea madness (sea sickness) and a murder occurs on the ship. Arrival on the 87th of fall. They spend 20 days in Zeltiva to make necessary repairs and to restock on the years vintage of beers and prepare for the journey back to Syliras!
Price List and NPCs
Price List
Traveling fees include the cost of the room and the cost as listed in the price list of traveling on the ship. The added advantage is that food on the ship is typically free if you don't mind working a little bit to help out. However, if you don't want to sleep with a bunch of crazy crew members in a crowded bay - you best rent a room.
Passenger Rooms and Travel Fees| Name | Price |
| Passenger Room | 1 GM / Day ( 1 SM/ Day if part of crew as well) |
| Crewmember Room | Must work on the ship to earn passage |
Yngvarr Adelwine
Name:Yngvarr Æðelwine
Race:Human
DoB: Year 473 Winter
PoB: Zeltiva - Resides in Syliras
Title: Owner and Captain of Tipsy Wench
Skills: Sailing- 71, Negotiation - 65, Brewing - 57, Cartography- 20, Fishing - 45, Wilderness Survival: Suvan Sea- 42
Gnosis: n/a
Additional Info:A warrior at the sails of the Tipsy Wench, his skills in sailing are reveled amongst The Flotilla. However, he refuses to travel with the Flotilla due to his own stubbornness and wanting to mark his way through the oceans with his own crew. He deals in the trade of alcoholic beverages and wine, and he is known for delivering some of the best imports.
Typically, he would spend his time traveling from city to city across Mizahar and has been known to employ stragglers from time to time. Knowing that life at the sea comes with dangers he looks for a wide array of individuals to man his sails.
He travels from city to city exporting his beer and looking for new goods to take back to Zeltiva based on a trade agreement he sanctioned a long time ago. He left behind his life in Zeltiva, but occasional visits are not uncommon.
Feidlimid Rigantona
Name: Feidlimid Rigantona
Race:Human
DoB: Year 482 Winter
PoB: Zeltiva - Resides in Syliras on Tipsy Wench
Title: Cook
Skills: Cooking: 51, Fishing - 49, Wilderness Survival: Suvan Sea- 23, Flirting: 60, Weaponskills: Dagger 56
Gnosis: n/a
Additional Info: Feidlimid (Feid for short) is a very strong willed female who works as the ship’s cook and feeds the strong crew of 50 men. Able to handle her own in a fight she doesn’t take horseplay or crude bigotry lightly. If you don’t keep your hands to yourself, you are likely to lose it and be fed it later. Those that learn to accept her individuality and indulge in polite conversation with her, might earn her respect. She is known for her exuberant sex life aboard the ship for those that only she finds worthy.
Siv Muirenn
Name: Siv Muirenn
Race:Human
DoB: Year 473 Spring
PoB: Zeltiva - Resides in Syliras on Tipsy Wench
Title: Crew Hand
Skills: Sailing: 50, Body building: 23, Observation: 40, Brawling: 30, Tactics: 20, Wilderness Survival: Suvan Sea- 60, Cryptography: 35
Gnosis: n/a
Additional Info: Siv is probably the best crewmate a captain could ask for. He is strong, good looking, and smart. He knows his ways around the sails like the back of his hand, and diligently works for his earn. Siv spent most of his life aboard a ship, and doesn't dare to part from it.
