The Ambassador's Son Discussion Thread

[maikafanawen]

Good post Earendil. I finally read it.

Here's some stuff

Doran's Ships:

(I have no idea what the ships in those days were like. Most likely they were more often rowed than sailed. It would be much easier to go with what I've listed below. I have replaced the guns per ship to deck catapults. It seems reasonable pour moi).

8 Lesser Ships (somewhat like brigantines) and 2 Large Ships (somewhat like frigates, one of which will be The Rapscallion, Doran's trusty ship)

The Lesser Ships are mostly all 100 ton, 60 foot vessels carrying up to 85 souls mounting 10 catapults. The two-mast ships are rigged with many combinations of square or fore and aft sails which make them quite versatile, more so than the larger, bulkier ships. This was the clear choice for battle or combat rather than quick, hit and run type warfare. The bows of these eight ships are inlaid selectively with iron to use as battering/crushing purposes for smaller ships or as a last, suicide result for overrun pirates.
- Pora Diy - Captain Delf Pora
- Regal Dawn - Captain Troy Feray
- Might of Realge - Captain Orna Drovig
- Adorra's Pride - back up ship (or whatever we decide)
- River Tread - back up ship - Captained by Honrei Kamir
- Squall Rider - back up ship - Captained by Orna Drovig
- Laak's Command - Captain Ignestka Laak
- Majestic Dusk - Captain Pilf Feray

The two Large Ships weigh 300 tons and measure in at 90 feet. These ships carry close to 140 men for a crew to man the three masts of sails and the 26 catapults. The Large Ships are the largest and most intimidating of ships. They have very thick and sturdy hulls that are nearly impossible to permeate with the scalding shards, rocks, and splinters launched from opposing ships' catapults.
- The Rapscallion - Captain Jythralo Doran (Squadron Leader)
- The Yonder Bound - Captain Yash Stalkin

*Inhales deeply* I can almost smell the ocean!

That's probably because I'm a 10 minute drive therefrom though. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Ta!
Maikafanawen

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:54 PM January 22, 2004: Message edited by: maikafanawen ]