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After everything needed was loaded onto the ship, and everyone who was supposed to sail was on board, Lutiel gathered the mercenaries he had hired in the stern of the ship to introduce them to those with whom they would spend many days at sea.
- Gentlemen, mercenaries. There are only five people you need to know and remember.


- The ship's captain is Maarin Oril, an old friend of mine, an experienced sailor, and a good worker.


- The navigator and cartographer is Morutz Drof, the captain's right hand, a chatterbox, and a storyteller. So don't believe his tales.
- As if your tales are worth believing, - Morutz said with a smirk.


- Sashi Zalatov. He is the person I trust more than myself. He is responsible for the goods and money on this ship. He also keeps track of how much you have earned. Although, if our venture is successful, you probably won't need this small amount. By the way, if you damage my goods or anything on the ship, he will deduct it from your pay. Be careful.


- Arkil Vetromer is a very important part of the ship. In my long life, I have lost many merchant ships due to the elements. But since I hired Arkil and those who studied with him at the academy for my other ships, I have not lost a single ship.


- And this is Udyyolina, my... ahem, my bodyguard. If you ever want to offend me, you will have to deal with her. Our first stop is in the port of the Halechids in eight days. That's all I have to say.

After eight days of sailing, the ship finally docked. The large port city of Sharitokephal was a trading center in the northern part of the Halechid lands. A huge amount of goods passed through it. The gloomy sky greeted the arriving sailors unpleasantly. The harbor was just as gloomy, and despite the large number of undead performing loading and unloading work, it seemed empty. Perhaps because there were almost no living people here.
As they descended the gangway from the ship, three sailors discussed their destination.
- Damned corpse-lovers. I hate their ports. The food is terrible, there are no brothels, and the streets are filled with the dead, it's awful, - one of them said in a dissatisfied tone.
- Yeah. It's a pity that we didn't stop at the Madian port this time. There you can find everything and even more, - the second added.
- And don't even get me started, but here? It's not a country, it's just one big cemetery, - the first continued.
- But the booze is cheap. I'll personally take a couple of crates of blue wine, - the third remarked.

Let's assume that during the eight days you somehow got to know each other.

[Sarael tolerates sailing well
Werner suffers from seasickness: -2 to all characteristics (temporary)
Ravelin Windwater uses one seasickness remedy
Gordian Bruttius suffers from seasickness: -2 to all characteristics (temporary)
Tiberius Flavius uses one seasickness remedy
Tanasij Argirij suffers from seasickness: -2 to all characteristics (temporary)
Odd Bergstrom suffers from seasickness: -2 to all characteristics (temporary)]

Available locations:

Field of Blue Medusa.
House of the Dead God.
Alchemical Laboratory.
House of the Master of Death.
Tavern "Eternal Peace".
Shop "Dead Friend".

I don't think I've ever played the expansion where you're on a ship, so I thought the cabin numbers were like in a mafia game. Each number hides a surprise.

Alex already got a surprise.

Contrary to Tiberius's fears, the beginning of the journey turned out to be quite encouraging: the companions were more or less adequate, the ship was more or less reliable, and the sea was more or less calm. The seasickness remedy allowed the wizard to cope with this unpleasant ailment more easily, and he spent his free time rereading ancient books from his bag.
"Well, here we are, somewhere. I've been to these lands a couple of times, and I remember this town. Never mind, it's time to stretch my legs a bit."
With these thoughts, Tiberius left the ship and decided to head straight to the "Dead Friend" store.

"Well, we've arrived somewhere. I've been to these lands a couple of times, and I remember this town. Never mind, it's time to stretch my legs a bit."
With these thoughts, Tiberius left the ship and decided to head straight to the "Dead Friend" shop.

Behind the counter, waiting for customers, stood a pale woman with long black hair.
- Greetings, traveler. Are you lonely and in need of an eternal companion?

Have we already been paid for the first part of the journey? :)

Have we already been paid for the first part of the journey? :)

No. But you can go to Zalatov and ask him to give you the money for the time that has passed.

Alright, maybe later then.

Behind the counter, waiting for customers, stood a pale woman with long black hair.
- Greetings, traveler. Are you alone and in need of an eternal companion?

-And a good day to you too. -replied Tiberius. -Eternity is an interesting thing. I am indeed here only for a short time. I would like to hear more about your offer, if possible. And, of course, find out about the price.

The city was... strange. It didn't seem dead, but calling it alive wouldn't be right either. Kyk stepped onto the pier, wrinkling his nose in disgust, but there was no smell of decay. "My sense of smell must be completely gone. A whole city full of corpses, and I can't smell anything. Probably a complication from seasickness." Hearing the sailors' conversation, the r'yoralian was very upset. He loved to eat. "I definitely won't go to the tavern." ► With these thoughts, Odd headed to the alchemical laboratory.

-And a good day to you too, - replied Tiberius. -Eternity is an interesting thing. I am indeed here for a short time. I would like to hear your offer in more detail, if possible. And, of course, learn about the cost.

- We offer you good and sturdy skeletons for all occasions. Warriors, peasants, blacksmiths, butlers, laborers, builders. The price depends on who you specifically need.

- We offer you good and reliable skeletons for all occasions. Warriors, peasants, blacksmiths, butlers, laborers, builders. The price depends on who you specifically need.

- Hmm... very interesting, - Tiberius murmured thoughtfully. - But wait, as far as I know, the resurrection spell not only consumes a large amount of magical energy, but its duration is also limited. How can I obtain a "permanent" servant?

► With these thoughts, Odd headed to the alchemical laboratory.

The laboratory was a huge building, with many smoking chimneys protruding from its roof. Judging by all appearances, a vast number of various potions were produced here. Near the large black door stood two tall skeletons in plate armor, armed with two-handed swords. As Odd approached, they drew their weapons and pointed the blades at him.

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-Hmm... very interesting," Tiberius murmured thoughtfully. "But wait, as far as I know, the resurrection spell not only consumes a large amount of magical energy, but its duration is also limited. How can I obtain a 'permanent' servant?

- The resurrection spell is a primitive thing. Any child is capable of it. For more serious matters, there is the House of the Dead God. Only there can you get a servant who will live as long as you do. However, it will take several weeks to create him. But if you are in a hurry, in a couple of days they can quite easily make you a friend who will last for several weeks, or maybe even a month.

- The spell of raising the dead is a primitive thing. Any child is capable of it. For more serious matters, there is the house of the Dead God. Only there can they create a servant who will live as long as you do. However, it will take several weeks to create him. But if you are in a hurry, in a couple of days they can make you a friend who will last for several weeks, or even a month.

-Yes... now I understand you. - Tiberius nodded. -Well, your offer has interested me. Let's say I need a strong warrior to guard me at least until the next port during the voyage. How much will that approximately cost?

Near the large black door stood two tall skeletons in plate armor, armed with two-handed swords. As Odd approached, they drew their weapons and pointed the blades at him.

— I am an alchemist. From the northern lands, here on exchange, — Kyk shook the flask with the potion at the skeleton in front of its skull. — I want to see someone from the staff.

Let's say I need a strong warrior to guard something, at least until the next port during the voyage. How much would that approximately cost?

- Hysteo warriors cost from 35,000 setars and up. Orc warriors cost from 45,000. Northmen cost from 30,000. There are also Madian warriors. They cost from 5,000. But, to be honest, their skeletons are very old and of poor quality. A master in the House of the Dead God will charge you 7-10 thousand for the work. Such a warrior should last at least twenty days.

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— I am an alchemist. From the northern lands, by exchange, — Kyk shook the flask with the potion in front of the skeleton. — I want to see someone from the staff.

- What are you doing? - asked Odd, approached by a man with a book in his hand. He was dressed in a dark robe, embroidered with intricate patterns and writings in red. The man himself was pale and thin. - Are you looking for someone? If you want to buy potions, they are not sold here.