Erthenia

-- Even if my ship were afloat, I couldn't manage it alone, -- the Geirean said gloomily. -- And this place isn't as bad as it seems; I mean, we don't necessarily have to fight every hydra we encounter. And there's fresh water.

-You'd better believe me, a hydra isn't the worst thing here. But the water is good; it might come in handy. By the way, there's a small settlement to the north, and that's where we're headed. It's best not to travel alone through these wilds, so you can come with us if you want. [and then he recounts all the information they've gathered along the way].