Phaeacian Geráki
The Phaeacians possessed remarkable ships. They were quite different from the penteconters, the ships used during the Trojan War, & they were steered by thought. King Alcinous says that Phaeacians carried Rhadamanthus to Euboea, "which is the furthest of any place" & came back on the same day. He also explains to Odysseus what sort of information the Phaeacian ships require in order to take him home to Ithaca.
"Tell me also your country, nation, & city, that our ships may shape their purpose accordingly & take you there. For the Phaeacians have no pilots; their vessels have no rudders as those of other nations have, but the ships themselves understand what it is that we are thinking about & want; they know all the cities & countries in the whole world, & can traverse the sea just as well even when it is covered with mist & cloud, so that there is no danger of being wrecked or coming to any harm."
"Tell me also your country, nation, & city, that our ships may shape their purpose accordingly & take you there. For the Phaeacians have no pilots; their vessels have no rudders as those of other nations have, but the ships themselves understand what it is that we are thinking about & want; they know all the cities & countries in the whole world, & can traverse the sea just as well even when it is covered with mist & cloud, so that there is no danger of being wrecked or coming to any harm."
Propulsion
Jet propelled, steered by thought.
Owner
Rarity
Exclusive to Phaecia
Speed
Faster than a falcon.
Cargo & Passenger Capacity
One-person
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