Leafboat (Pathvine Leaf)
Ever since Buddys have wanted to sail the sea, there have been leafboats made from Pathvine leaves. The crafting of a leafboat takes time and patience, as various holds are made by grafting strong vines onto the leaf while it is still attached to the Pathvine and shaping it this way. After a long process and various treatments then, the boats are tested for seaworthiness and any adjustments necessary are made. The first boats were made with the Queen's help, but over time she deemed it necessary that Buddys learn the craft for themselves. To make a true seaworthy Pathvine boat can take months of careful planning and perseverance, years before she's truly seasoned. But a proper Pathvine boat? Well, let's just say the Queen's first boats are still with us to this day, millennia later.
The boats usually need some routine tuning now and then to make sure all is good, especially those later made, but even if one springs a leak, one can always graft them back onto a Pathvine for a bit to heal the gap. Though a particularly bad gash can take a while to heal, so making the boats right the first time is of utmost importance.
Leafboats are pulled by teams of Aqua Buddys who help the crew get to their destination. In exchange, they're often fed heartily with the spoils from the trip, and the crews always pack extra supplies for the needs of the aquatic team.
Holds are grown on the hull to which ropes are affixed. These ropes are then affixed to harnesses worn by the aquatic team.
The main sustenance on most voyages is Spotils, which the crew procures many of in preparation for their trip, as well as a few other small things for flavoring, such as various kinds of berries, honey, and so forth. A crew with a cook or a wife who cooks is quite a treasure on voyages, as the meals can be a little more varied even if supply availability can vary.
