Figurehead of Blessing (Magic Figurehead)

This device is most commonly employed by the Northmen to guard the longship of a king or other important individual. A vessel with this figurehead can go 3 MV points faster than the usual top speed for that type of vessel, regardless of whether it is under oar or sail power. Whenever the steersman or captain makes an Intelligence check to avoid or detect hazards, a +2 bonus applies to the character's Intelligence score. The figurehead increases the hull value by 10% (round fractions up).
Perhaps its most important function is to grant the ship a partial immunity to turbulent seas. A ship with this figurehead treats any types of rough weather as the next calmest weather type, as shown of the Wind Direction and Force Table of the DMG. Thus a hurricane is as a storm to this ship, a storm is treated as a strong gale, and so on.
Finally, if a fire strikes the vessel, the degree of damage is modified to the next more favorable class, as also shown in the DMG. Heavy Damage becomes Moderate to Heavy Damage, and the like.
Category:Encyclopedia Magica Magic Items
Category:Magic Items
Category:Magic Figureheads