From publisher blurb:
In the bustling, ever-moving world of a port, where ships and cargo flow like blood through the veins of commerce, the Harbormaster stands as an essential pillar of order, authority, and balance. Tasked with overseeing the flow of goods, enforcing regulations, and maintaining the safety of the harbor, the Harbormaster is a figure of both respect and reverence. They are more than administrators; they are the stewards of the port’s prosperity, the architects of its operations, and the arbiters who mediate between merchants, captains, and local authorities. In a world where trade and travel govern economies and empires, the Harbormaster holds the keys to the kingdom—keeping the harbor running like clockwork, preventing chaos, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods and ships through its waters.
Becoming a Harbormaster is no small feat. Most rise to this position after years of experience on the docks, learning every aspect of the port’s operation, from cargo handling to ship maintenance to the fine points of maritime law. Those who ascend to this role have earned it through a combination of strategic insight, hard-earned knowledge, and a reputation for both fairness and firmness. Harbormasters develop a comprehensive understanding of trade routes, tariffs, local and foreign laws, and the tides of diplomacy, making them as knowledgeable as they are respected. When merchants seek a fair deal or captains seek safe harbor, it is the Harbormaster who decides, setting the rules that define the port and embodying the authority that makes each decision law.
The Harbormaster’s role requires a diverse set of skills: they are part organizer, part diplomat, part enforcer, and part strategist. Each day, they balance the needs of the port’s many players—coordinating docking schedules, managing import taxes and tariffs, overseeing loading operations, and resolving disputes between sailors, merchants, and officials. They possess a deep knowledge of maritime law, from the regulations governing imports and exports to the delicate legal balance that keeps piracy and smuggling at bay. For the Harbormaster, the work is never done, but they approach it with a dedication that keeps the port thriving and well-ordered, fostering a sense of safety and opportunity that draws traders and travelers alike.
With this booklet as your guide, you’ll be equipped to embody the Harbormaster’s role, ensuring that every day in port runs as smoothly as the tide. Your journey will be one of discipline, respect, and authority, a role that places you at the heart of commerce and security. So take your place at the head of the dock, prepare to maintain order, and embrace your duty as Harbormaster. For in the world of the harbor, you are the law, the leader, and the force that keeps the port alive and thriving.
This is a full 5e Class, with a description, Unique Abilties and Level progression up to 20th Level, for sea based classes in a Fantasy setting.