Description and Explanation of the Princes Pride

The ship is 86ft long 20ft wide the map dimension is one square equals 2ft by 2ft.

From the Prow on illustration 1, this area is one of the most dangerous due to construction for the ballista [1a]. After going up the stairs the railing extends 4ft on either side then there is no railing. This is so that the ballista can have a clear shot. The ballista is mounted on a rotating and locking platform which gives it a very wide range of fire. It also has the ability to tilt slightly down but would be unable to hit anything in the water that was closer than 50ft.

From this area there are two sets of stairs going down. The stairs are 2ft wide 4ft long fairly steep. This descends to the lowest deck on the ship here is also the first mast [1b]. This area contains various rigging elements and two doors that go under the prow. The area is 16 ft long. On the other end are two more sets of stairs leading up to the next deck.

Coming up the stair they are 2ft wide by 2ft long in space very vertical climbing 4ft up to the next deck. Here the first thing you notice is 1c the access point for the cargo hold, usually this is covered with wooden doors that hinge up. Cargo is loaded and unloaded using a strange sling contraption of gnomish design. 1d is an access point going directly into the cargo hold. 1e is the main mast for the ship. Behind the mast are two sets of doors and two sets of stairs. The railing in this area is heavily fortified to provide cover for the next deck up. The two doors lead to the captains quarters [1f] and the 1st and 2nd mates quarters [1g].

Going up the stairs you are actually funneled to the left or right depending on which stairway you took. Here breast work is in place to provide cover for defenders. The area is open going back to the helmsmans area here you see a marvel. The top of the helmsmans post is covered in a clear substance that is hard as steel. It protects the helmsman from the weather yet allows him to see everything going on. The rear most positions have two large crossbows at the rear corners of the ship these bows are fixed in position. Able to move a small area but they have a good tilt for shooting downward. The bows themselves look to weight at least 150lbs the bolts for them are 4and ft long. This area is with out a doubt the most protected on the ship.

Illustration 2

Entering in from either of the mast deck doors you have a slight descent to the galley. To the outer side is another set of stairs that goes down to the crew quarters. The Kitchen area is small but well designed. The seats are set up so that you slide into a bench with your back to the wall. The tables and benches are bolted in place. Everburning torches shed light in this area as in other areas of the ship that are below deck. In the galley there is always chowder on a low heating stone. But the cook has set meal times if you miss it to bad.

Going down the stairs that are underneath the upper stairs leading from the prow you come into the crew quarters. The crew quarters are sparse at best. The area has 9 rooms but the rooms marked 6 & 7 are usually used by shorter races as they are smaller than the other rooms. 1 & 3 are the largest being 5ft wide by 6ft long. Rooms 2,4,5,8 and 9 are all 4ft by 6ft. Each room has a set of bunk beds an upright locker and a chest. There are two heads located in this area which actually are part of the connecting passageway going from one area to the other. There are doors on either side leading back to the cargo area.

The cargo area is well designed. And quite large attached to the mast is a small stone that you are told repels vermin from the ship. The cargo area extends under the captains quarters taking up almost two thirds of the ships space.

Captains Quarters.

Entering the door from the outside you are in a study area. On the innerwall is a desk with charts and maps of the seas and oceans that the captain has obtained. The area has a large window that can be opened to let in fresh air. The window is made of the same material as that was used to cover the helmsmans area. There is also a small table that could seat 6 people. A door leads into the captains bedroom this room is large with a comfortable bed and wardrobe. A small window looks out to the rear of the ship. Another door leads into the captains private bathroom. This room has everything one would need to clean up and refresh ones self.

Door 1g

Sliding this door open you are in a hallway directly in front of you is the second mates quarters opening this door you see the 2nd mates bed directly ahead. Off to the side is a closet and desk. A door leads to a shared privy and shower that is shared with the 1st mate.

If you follow the hallway you come to another door that leads to the first mates quarters. These are noticeable larger than the 2nd mates but in almost all respects the furnishings are the same. Except that there is a window that faces the rear and starboard side of the
ship.

Notes

On the topside of the ship there are many buckets filled with either sand or water these are there incase of fire. They have ropes attached to them so that they can be lowered into the water and brought back up.
On the front of the ship is a ram in the form of a clenched fist painted gold.