The Freebeast was originally a single-sailed longboat which once served as the dinghy from the Sprayraider and had been stolen by Grath Longfletch. After being wrecked and repaired twice, this vessel was finally given its name by Martin II when it was outfitted with a tall mast and two Guosim logboats on each side which served as outriggers. The ship was thus well adapted for seafaring and could be maneuvered by sail and oars.