Prinse Aldert

Type: Sloop

Built by: The Mistveil Family, renowned elven shipwrights | Length: 50 feet | Weight: 50 tons
Crew: Requires up to 20 crew members | Passenger Capacity: 10
Armament: 6, 9-pound cannons
AC: 18 | HP: 45 per cannon
Cannon Range: 500/2000 ft. | Damage: 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage per hit

The Prinse Aldert, a sleek and nimble sloop, was constructed by the Mistveil Family, expert elven builders who were originally commissioned to build it for King Wolfswinkel's future son as a training vessel for seamanship. After the controversy surrounding the construction of the larger Prinses Albertina, however, the plan was scrapped. Despite the shift in royal plans, the Mistveil Family continued with the construction of the Prince Aldert, hoping the ship’s cutting-edge technology and smaller size might attract an interested buyer.

Ship Specifications

Design and Build: The Prinse Aldert is a 50-foot, 50-ton sloop with a sleek, agile profile. Designed with the precision and grace typical of elven craftsmanship, it carries the same cutting-edge technology found in the Prinses Albertina, although on a smaller, more manageable scale.
Crew Requirements: The sloop requires a crew of up to 20 for optimal operation, but can sail with half that at a slower speed and reduced firing capacity. It can also carry 10 passengers, making it ideal for small expeditions or training missions.
Speed and Handling: Though smaller than most warships, the Prinse Aldert is built for speed and maneuverability. Its crystal-powered engine mirrors that of its larger counterpart, allowing it to outpace traditional vessels of similar size.

Armament:

The Prince Aldert comes equipped with 6, 9-pound cannons, smaller than the armament found on larger warships, but more than enough to pack a punch in combat. These cannons are precision-built, intended for both training and defense, and are mounted in sleek, elven-crafted gun ports.

Cannon Stats:
- Armor Class (AC): 18
- Hit Points: 45 per cannon
- Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit
- Range: 500/2000 ft.
- Damage: 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage on a hit.
Cannon Operations:
- On its turn, the Prinse Aldert can move using its helm and fire its cannons.
- If the ship has fewer than half its required crew, it can only fire half of its cannons and moves at half speed.

Though the ship is smaller and less imposing than traditional frigates, its elven craftsmanship and superior speed make it a formidable presence on the water, capable of holding its own in skirmishes or naval engagements.

Role and Potential Use

Originally intended to train the king’s future son in the ways of seamanship and naval tactics, the Prinse Aldert was scrapped from the royal plans after the scandal of the Prinses Albertina’s excessive cost and hidden military power. Despite this, the Mistveil Family saw the ship’s potential and continued with its construction, finishing the 50-foot vessel in hopes that it might find a private buyer or a military commander seeking a swift, maneuverable, and heavily-armed ship.

Training Vessel: The ship’s smaller size makes it ideal for training naval officers, teaching them the complexities of maneuvering, operating a warship, and commanding a crew, all in a more manageable setting.
Potential Buyer: The Mistveil Family is eager to find a wealthy patron or adventurer who can appreciate the unique features of the Prince Aldert. Its ability to operate with a small crew and swift crystal propulsion makes it an appealing choice for privateers, mercenary captains, or daring merchants seeking an edge on the high seas.

Legacy of the Mistveil Family

The Mistveil Family is known for their impeccable shipbuilding skills, blending the beauty of elven design with cutting-edge technology. Both the Prinses Albertina and the Prinse Aldert represent the pinnacle of their craft, designed for luxury, speed, and combat readiness.

While the larger Prinses Albertina may have caused scandal for its exorbitant cost and hidden warship capabilities, the Prinse Aldert represents a more modest venture, though no less formidable. It remains to be seen who will purchase this impressive miniature frigate, but it’s clear that whoever commands the Prinse Aldert will possess a vessel of both elegance and power, uniquely suited for fast travel and swift, precise engagements.