Travelers had to spend the night on the ocean shore. Considering the presence of wild animals and poisonous snakes on the island, this night could easily be sleepless for some. But at least he could enjoy the cloudless starry sky and think about his life. At sunrise, three figures appeared in the distance, walking along the shore. They were an orc, a woman, and an old man. As they approached, Goodrin and Udjolina waved to them, but only the orc waved back. Lutiel, on the other hand, closed his eyes and pretended not to notice their approach. The orc approached the elf lying under the awning and kicked him.
- Who's there? - Lutiel responded.
- Kraznak, son of winter, proud offspring of the white people, great warrior, zealous follower of the truths...
The elf stopped the orc's speech with a gesture.
- You're late, my dears.
- We know that ourselves, - said the woman.
- It was I who held them back, - said the old man. - I'm not young enough for such journeys anymore.
- You could have held them back for longer, Vincent. I didn't have time to rest, - said Lutiel, getting up from the ground. - Well, now that you're here, please go to the boats. You can get to know the new people later, if you want.
- We won't want to, - said the woman and walked to the boat.
- What's wrong with Lucia? Did you bore her with stories of your exploits? - Lutiel asked the orc.
- Heh, she's always like that, - replied Kraznak.
- Apparently, we don't work together often enough, otherwise I would know her better, - the elf remarked.
***
Four days later, the Drunken Whale arrived in
Limiskla - one of the largest port cities in southern Histia. Many Madianians note that this city is barbaric and wild. This is primarily due to the fact that the Histians living in the south are distinguished by their particular cruelty and wildness. This does not please even their fellow countrymen who live further north. Being more calm and civilized, they look down on the undisciplined and boisterous relatives who treat slaves too cruelly, drink a lot, and often kill each other over trifles. But despite this, you can quite calmly trade in anything in the city. Or almost anything. The city is conventionally divided into three parts. In the lower part of the city there is a harbor, markets, and entertainment venues. The poorest Histians from weak clans also live in the lower part. Many of them do not have slaves. More prosperous people live in the middle part of the city. The upper part is home to wealthy Madian merchants, famous warriors, and noble commanders from influential clans.
[Sarael tolerates sailing well
Ravelin Windwater uses one seasickness remedy borrowed from Sarael
Gordian Bruttius uses one seasickness remedy
Tiberius Flavius uses one seasickness remedy borrowed from Sarael
Tanasios Argyrios uses one seasickness remedy
Odd Bergstrom uses one seasickness remedy borrowed from Sarael]
While the sailors were lowering the gangway, Lutiel told those who had never been to this city about the basic rules of conduct.
- First, before you leave the ship, put this on, - a sailor with a bag in his hands approached the mercenaries and handed each of them a metal bracelet with Lutiel's seal. Lutiel himself put collars with the same seal on Udjolina and Goodrin. Lucia, however, waved him off and refused to put on the collar. - This will protect you from slave traders and just very rude Histians who want to get a slave for free. Secondly, do not even think about hitting or harming any of the slaves. These are not your slaves, and if their owner finds out what you have done, he will demand payment from you for damaging property. Thirdly, do not conflict with the locals in the lower city. Try not to interact with them at all. They only look for an excuse to provoke someone into a fight. And if your fists are itching, you can go to the arena and let off steam there. We sail in three days. That's all from me.
Limiskla:
Upper City:
Dragon Clan.
Atamus' Gardens.
Middle City:
Sextus-Magus' Goods.
Krizaor's Goods.
Lower City:
The Grand Tavern "Palace of Tekura".
Slave Market.
Arena of Battles.