River Cogs are the standard means of heavy transport on most of the rivers in Arland.
The cog is the basic medieval-era sailing ship. It is a singlemasted sailing ship with a round, sturdy hull. It has a partial deck (the waist of the ship is not decked over, but the ends are) and raised bow and stern platforms that are open, as opposed to being enclosed like a true forecastle or sterncastle. It is seaworthy, but not very handy in adverse winds.
Known River Cogs[]
Colossal Water vehicle Squares 40 (20 ft. by 50 ft.); Cost 13,000 SM
Stats[]
AC 2; Hardness 5 hp 600 (299) Base Save +4
OFFENSE[]
Maximum Speed 60 ft. (current) or 30 ft. (muscle); Acceleration 15 ft. (muscle) or 30 ft. (current)
Cogs are broad vessles with a flat hull, suspended deck, high sides, a raised fore and aft castle and a single mast (Square or Lateen sail). The flat hull lends itself well to shoreline and river travel. It can be landed on sandbars at lowtide and floated off at high tide.
River Cogs, also called Trade Cogs, will employ a number of rowers to assist in their passage up river or when speed is of importance. These rowers, called Barge-Boys , are controlled by the Oar-Boss and his Beater.
Crew: 10 (Captain, Oar Boss, Beater, 6 Barge Boys)
Passengers & Cargo: 20 Men or 10 tons of material