The Finished Ship

Though it has taken years and many pawns of vis, with the completion of the final two effects, The Hermes is an incredible vessel, able to confidently sail shallow coastal waters and survive the rolling northern seas. She can sail under heavy load with no loss of performance, and can even chart and sail her own course. Her magically controlled rudder and sails make her faster and more maneuverable than mundane ships, able to outpace her rivals, and the combination of magical effects means she sails with a smaller crew.

And of course, with The Hermes now finished, the Hermetic Shipwright has a library of Laboratory Texts that he can employ on his next and possibly more powerful vessel.