Erthenia

- So, it turns out they weren't sailors from that ship? - Larte asked. - And you suspect they raided the colony. But didn't anyone sail there after that? Surely other ships must have gone there.

- Yes, I don't think it was the same sailors, and no, I don't think they raided the colony. The issue is a bit more delicate. To put it bluntly, they took slaves from the native population of those islands. Slavery is illegal in Illumia. Many wealthy people, of course, find ways to circumvent this rule, but it still exists, and that's why there are no records of it. As for those who slaughtered the entire crew, they turned out to be Thilians. Whether they were the ones who kidnapped them in the first place, or whether they attacked my acquaintance's ship at sea, remains an open question, and it's not entirely clear why they needed to return to Illumia at all. Maybe they got tired of piracy and wanted a quiet life of comfort? In any case, the story itself seems absurd and illogical, but I wouldn't be surprised if that's exactly what happened, given the Thilian mentality. So... what do I need? I'm not going to get involved in slave trading, but indirectly, it was because of this that I learned some other useful information. I managed to buy out an islander who was kidnapped along with others ten years ago. I gave her shelter and a decent job, and in return, she told me a lot about Altea...

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The selection of goods didn't really please Vaaon. He had hoped to see something more interesting.
- Excuse me for interrupting, - he said to the female blacksmith. - Is this the entire selection? Maybe you have something special, not on display for ordinary people?

- If you need something more interesting and beautiful, go to Khalgar. My weapons and armor are for ordinary warriors, without extravagant demands.