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Sylvester Archipelago

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"I don't like this town," Tiberius thought, looking at their three-day stop with some fear, disdain, and disgust. "It's almost scary to carry money with you. And to bring myself along too. And to put on these stupid bracelets. And these strange new companions. Apparently, that young man really brought good luck. At least, while he was alive, I didn't feel so awful." During the journey, Tiberius managed to study several chapters from the "Annals of the Empire," and also added new information to his own notes, not forgetting to include notes from Werner's diary. It would be a shame to let good things go to waste.
Today was filled with the most amazing events. As it turned out, we had to land on a small, uninhabited island and wait there for an entire night for Lutiel's friends. They turned out to be not the most friendly types. Well, never mind, we found people to impress. Although the old man seems to be the most normal of them.
I visited the settlement of the savages who live on these islands. They live in small groups of sixty to eighty people, and fishing is their main source of food. (a rough sketch of a savage is attached below). Agriculture is not developed at all, and they are unfamiliar with metals. They are very underdeveloped, timid, and armed with primitive weapons, such as spears. The leaders of the settlement are the oldest and wisest of the savages, which is quite typical for civilizations of this type. In addition, as it turned out, these islands are also visited by preachers of the Creator, who are actively engaged in converting the local population to their faith. It is also worth mentioning the histeos pirates, who engage in robbery and cruelly deal with the savages. Judging by all accounts, they are followers of the cult of Tekura, fierce and merciless creatures.
Fortunately for us, the latter turned out to be friends of Lutiel, so we were lucky. By a strange coincidence, Werner bravely entered into a battle with them and died. I am attaching brief notes from his diary below. I tried to hold a funeral, as is customary in his homeland. It was interesting to try myself in this role. I did not notice any signs of the Chalekhid civilization. All traces of the once majestic nation have been completely erased by time.
I borrowed medicine for seasickness from Sarael. I will need to repay the debt; I don't like owing anyone. So far, we have miraculously avoided any storms, and we have also avoided pirate attacks. Apparently, because all the cutthroats in these places are Lutiel's friends.
...th day. Arrived in Limiskla. The city looks extremely unsafe. I've heard a little about it, and it's always been bad. We put on the bracelets. I'll try to take a risk and take a walk around this place.
*** Nevertheless, Tiberius decided to go to collect his money and take a walk through the middle part of the city, for example, to "Sixtus the Magician's Goods," because the word "magician" inspired some confidence in him, and, based on his experience, the part of the city where more affluent people live is usually safer.

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