Mining Ship
Description The dwarven mining ship was designed and built by the Whitebeard dwarves, a secretive clan of mountain dwarves who live onboard the Whitestone citadel, which lies hidden among the asteroids of the Tears of Selûne in Realmspace.
Description
The dwarven mining ship was designed and built by the Whitebeard dwarves, a secretive clan of mountain dwarves who live onboard the Whitestone citadel, which lies hidden among the asteroids of the Tears of Selûne in Realmspace. Every winter, when Whitestone is closest to the planet Toril, the Whitebeard dwarves descend to Mount Hotenow to mine precious ores long depleted on their asteroid home. The secluded Neverwinter Mountains, including Mount Hotenow, are rich in gems and metal ores, including mithral.
A dwarven mining ship resembles a small sailing ship, although it is somewhat squat compared to terrestrial designs, and has three overly robust masts. The stern castle appears to have three tiered levels, with a heavy weapon turret on the upper deck.
Crew
The captains and the first mates onboard Whitebeard mining ships also serve as the helmsmen, and are usually priests of Dumathoin, Keeper of Secrets Under the Mountain.
Named ships
- The Pebble is a dwarven mining ship commanded by Captain Tholgrim of the Whitebeard dwarves, assisted by his first mate, Fallgon.