Xebec

Used predominantly by the Valanese navy but also favoured by pirates the xebec has a pronounced overhanging bow and stern, and three masts which are generally lateen-rigged. In addition to sails the xebec also has a bank of oars and can be rowed.

The xebec is a fast vessel capable of sailing close hauled, and with its 12 guns it is more than a match for a Sloop when it comes to a sea battle. However it does not have the sloop's narrow draft or its cargo capacity and as such is used by the Valanese navy as a scouting ship, left out at sea with orders to watch out for enemy fleets and bring warning swiftly to home ports so that a response force can be immediately deployed to protect Valanar's towns and colonies.