Valheim Helmsman

SKRAAA! A captain for your longship. Scratches included.

What I do

Sail between named docks: configure a Dock Ward, board and choose a destination. Reverse departures, course changes and clearance checks included.
Fetch named ships: summon an empty ship to a dock, or use a Gullcall Whistle for a checked landing near your shoreline. Ships sail there.
Explain the hold-up: a squawk and chat message for blocked routes, shallow water and longer planning delays. Ask What's happening? for the current status.
Announce arrival: a squawk, a message and a gull settling on his perch.
Show the route: flowing blue wisps, raised 4 metres. Show/hide from the gull, dock or whistle menu; your choice is saved.
Unload with Quartermaster: request cargo unloading near a Deposit Chest. One slot per step, three thrown trinkets per slot. Nothing unloads without your order.

Helmeted gull, weather reactions and sorting animations included. Supports Karve, Longship and compatible modded ships, including eligible OdinShip boats. Rowboats need two seats.

Get sailing

Install BepInEx and Jötunn, then Helmsman.
Build a Dock Ward and configure its berth and departure.
At the mast, tap Use to hold fast; hold Use to call the gull. Speak to him after he lands.

Control	Action
F8	Call or speak to the gull
Shift + Use at the mast	Name the ship
Take the helm	Cancel autopilot

Gullcall Whistle: handcraft with 4 bone fragments, 2 wood, 2 leather scraps and 2 feathers. Use near shore, choose an empty named ship and stay within 64 m of the calling spot. No dock required.

Multiplayer untested. Slow down and release the helm before giving orders. Boat sold pre-scratched.

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