Captain talent

[Steve Plambeck]

I'd venture to say an experienced ship's captain or helmsman could (besides piloting a vessel and those related things) detect when land is near, and the correct direction to the nearest land when it’s over the horizon or otherwise out of sight, by the “feel” of the ship and the sea, on a roll of 4 vs IQ (one attempt per 12 hours). At sea or on the land they can always tell north from south, and the time of day or night by the positions of the stars, sun, and moon(s) on a roll of 3 vs IQ (one attempt allowed per hour). The latter might make one useful to have along on any outdoor trip or adventure.