Silent Surprise

Description of Vessel:

  The Silent Surprise is a large war ship with periwinkle sails and a dark oak body. She is a sight to behold, but many see her when it is too late. Despite her size, she can be quite stealthy when the weather is favorable. When overcast, she gains advantage on initiative. There a 4 floors to this vessel, and it can carry 100 people comfortably.  

History of Vessel:

  The Silent Surprise was Reman War ship commissioned to combat the Westland's naval attacks. This ship proved effective for a number of years, but after getting caught in a long and tumultuous tropical depression, the ship was blown far of its course. To save themselves from the continued abuses of the storm, the ship sought refuge in a large cave off the shores of Isari. Though little is known about the caves exact location, it has been rumored to vein leading to the feywild.  

Stat block of Vessel:

   

The Silent Surprise has the following features:

  Enclosed Spaces: The ceilings in the lower deck, holds, and cabins are 8 feet high with 6-foot-high doorways. There are 4 floors to the Silent Surprise; The Hold, The Lower Deck, The Main Deck and The Forecastle/Quarterdeck.   Doors: Every door on the ship is made of wood and has an AC of 15, 19 hit points, and is immune to poison and psychic damage. These locks can be picked with a DC 15 Dexterity check made with thieves' tools, or the door can be forced open with a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check.   Footlockers: Every hammock on the bed is accompanied by a Footlocker. These footlockers are made of iron and have an AC of 19, 18 hit points, and are immune to poison and psychic damage.   Hammocks There are enough hammocks on this vessel for 1/2 of the crew to be resting at any the given time.   Light: There are a number of hanging lanterns placed around the ship, ensuring that the entire ship is cast in bright light.   Rigging:The Rigging on the Silent Surprise can be climbed without an ability check.   Sails: The Silent Surprise has three 85-foot-tall masts and 5 large sails. The sails are periwinkle in color.  

The Main Deck of the Silent Surprise has the following features:

  Heavy Cannon: There are two Heavy Cannon's attached to the deck of the Silent Surprise, and a stack of 10 small cannonballs is stacked and secured nearby.   Hatch: This covered, 10-foot-square frame leads to the lower decks.   Railing: The main deck of the Silent Surprise has a 3-foot-high railing that runs the perimeter of the ship. Medium creatures gain 1/2 cover when behind the railing, and Small Creatures gain 3/4's cover.   Row Boats: There are four rowboats stacked one on top of the other. Ropes and pulleys can be used to hoist these boats in and out of the water.  

Officers' Quarters:

There are four beds available in the officer's quarters and iron footlocker at the foot of each bed.

 

Captain's Quarters:

The Captain's quarters hold a double bed with a footlocker at the foot of it There is a large desk with an impressive leather chair on one side, and two wooden chairs on the other. Beneath the desk is a lockbox where valuables can be stored. This Lockbox can be picked with a DC 16 Dexterity check made with thieves' tools, or the door can be forced open with a DC 22 Strength (Athletics) check.

 

Ammunition:

Shelves and rope on the walls of this cabin secure small cannon balls and ballista arrows.

 

Supplies:

This area holds tools, barrels of tar, rope, extra material to repair sails, and other supplies needed to maintain the ship.

 

The Forecastle has the following features:

  Ballista:A ballista (DMG, ch. 8) is attached to the deck and there are ten ballista arrows secured nearby.   Figurehead: The figure head of the Silent Surprise depicts large eagle with its wings spread wide.. This figurehead serves as the ship's naval ram.   Railing: The main deck of The Trailblazer has a 3-foot-high railing that runs the perimeter of the ship. Medium creatures gain 1/2 cover when behind the railing, and Small Creatures gain 3/4's cover.  

The Quarterdeck has the following features:

  Ballista A ballista (DMG, ch. 8) is attached to the deck and there are ten ballista arrows secured nearby.   Railing: The main deck oft he Silent Surprise has a 3-foot-high railing that runs the perimeter of the ship. Medium creatures gain 1/2 cover when behind the railing, and Small Creatures gain 3/4's cover.   Wheel: The ship's wheel stands at the aft of the quarterdeck.  

Oar Deck

Twenty-two benches are built into the deck of the lower deck, each with a 20-foot-long oar. When the ship is rowed, crew members sit on these benches to work the oars. Ten spare oars hang on the walls of the ship.

 

Privy

Benches line the walls of this room. Four holes carved in them house chamber pots.

 

Medical Cabin

Hooks and shelves on the walls hold medical instruments, bandages, balms, tonics, jars of leeches, and more, ready to treat injuries from combat or sailing mishaps.

 

Guest Cabin and Brig

This cabin is meant for guests and visiting high-ranking officials along for the journey. Since warships often have a greater need to house prisoners rather than guests, each bed aboard such a vessel also has a set of manacles (see chapter 5 in the Player's Handbook) attached to its frame.

 

Hold

This area houses both passengers and cargo. The ship's off-duty crew sleep on bedrolls among the crates and barrels of food, water, and other supplies.

 

Armory

The ship's supply of weapons and armor is held in this cabin. Its walls are fitted with built-in weapon and armor racks. The door to this cabin is usually locked, the key kept by one of the ship's officers.

 

Standard Crew:

 

One captain

Four other officers: a first mate, a bosun, a quartermaster, and a cook (nobles)

Sailors: 25

Forty soldiers

Eight siege engineers

One priest (the ship's surgeon)