Galley

D&D 2024 vehicle: Galley. Source: Ghosts of Saltmarsh. Gargantuan size, vehicle type Ship, speed -, capacity Crew 80, Passengers 40, Cargo 150 tons Galleys are long vessels that rely on sails and sizable rowing crews to move. These ships can carry siege weapons and soldiers to war or transport large amounts of cargo for merchants. No matter the ship's purpose, the crew almost always hires extra protection, since galleys make large, cargo-rich targets for pirates. A galley has the following features: Ceilings The ceiling of the galley's lower deck is 8 feet high. Light Hanging lanterns cast bright light throughout the ship. Rigging Rigging on the ship can be climbed without an ability check. Sails and Oars The galley has one 120-foot-tall mast with sails to catch the wind and oars on the lower deck for rowing the vessel. Example Galley Crew A galley requires a crew of eighty to properly sail or row the vessel and might carry extra passengers or soldiers. If the characters are guests on a galley, the crew consists of the following creatures, all of which have proficiency with water vehicles in addition to their normal statistics: One captain (bandit captain) Five other officers: a first mate, a bosun, a quartermaster, a surgeon, and a cook (scout) Forty-two sailors (commoner) Twelve siege engineers (guard) Twenty guard Main Deck The main deck of the galley has the following features: Ballistas Four ballistas (DMG, ch. 8) are attached to the fore of the deck. Ten ballista arrows are stacked and secured near each. Mangonels Two mangonels (DMG, ch. 8) are attached to the aft of the deck. Ten mangonel stones are stacked and secured near each catapult. Naval Ram The galley's stern features an iron naval ram used for attacking other ships. Opening A 10-foot-wide, 80-foot-long open space in the middle of the deck stretches fore to aft and leads down to the lower deck. Railing A 3-foot-high rail is built around the deck's perimeter, providing Cover for Medium creatures and...