Gorath's Tide





Gorath's Tide
Type: Horde Frigate

Number of Decks: 2

Crew Size: 25

Passenger Capacity: 30

Weaponry Layout: Up to 5 standard issue cannons on each side; Up to 2 water-to-land mortar slots OR two short-medium distance heavy harpoon launchers.

Maximum Speed: 18-22 Knots

Place of Manufacture: Bilgewater Harbor Shipyard, Azshara

Named after: Gorath Tidemaul, original captain and a hero of the Second War

Acting Captain: Kuruk, formerly First Mate

Current Location
Durotar, Kalimdor

Background
Manufactured for the post-Northrend war effort and designed for patrol and escort, the ship was used in the battle at sea off the shore of Stormwind, in the area of Vashj'ir, as a part of a larger fleet. The ship was pulled back for repair for sustaining critical damage, after which it was sent back on duty to the coasts of Tol Barad.

With the discovery of Pandaria, Gorath's Tide was sent with the primary invasion fleet, making it one of the first vessels to sail in Pandaria waters. It engaged in combat with the Alliance forces almost immediately, sustaining medium damage and losing more than half of its crew, including the captain. Low on resources, ammunition, and with numerous sink-holes, the ship was about to set sail back to Durotar for repair when it came across the Beastmaw Warband. The remaining crew agreed to allow General Torakk Bloodrain and his warband to use the ship as a temporary base of operations in return for the Beastmaw's help in repairing the ship and resupplying the crew.

With the arrival of the Dominance Offensive, the ship docked at Domination Point to be properly repaired and rearmed. It served in the blockade of Lion's Landing for a few weeks before it was nearly sunk and forced to retreat. It now patrols the waters of the Jade Forest, once again in the Beastmaw's favour, serving as their transport for resources and reinforcements, as well as a mobile base.