(I should point out that the names of places were all taken from the map and were no made up. So if you're feeling adventurous, you could actually take a look at the map that shows the factions and what not and be able to find the path I'm following.)
Day 5: Our destination has finally been decided. We’ve got word that there is a large island in the ocean to the far south. We’ve been told the island is just to the north of Hanlif, the Windseeker trade hub. This works out well since we can resupply there and also get to know who we’d imagine will be trade partners once our city on this island is established. The other navigator and I have been tasked on finding the best route to get there.
We’ve both decided the it would be best to travel north up the river, which will lead us to a river where we can head almost straight south. Following this we’ll come to a fork and from there, choosing the right river (our left I suppose) we could stay on that river all the way to the ocean. We could stop for supplies at Etilan and then again at Tudeyll and finally, Matombo. Once we reached Matombo, we would only have to travel a short distance to the southwest to each Hanlif. We later found out however, that Farra Isle (which we would come out just barely to the North of) is in fact infested with Harpies. I’m still not entirely sure what they are but from what I understand, it’s a muddled creation that is half man and half bird and certainly stronger than both. I heard they consider human flesh a delicacy.
Instead, it seems we’ll have to go the long way. We’ll have to travel along the river southwest all the way down to Lannigolds territory and then almost straight south from Laresh. On the bright side, there will be no end of major trade hubs near the river which we can resupply from. Grovinton, Hastlebury, Bellingsy, Trottingham, Potentia, Shelton, Laresh, Kajadum, Mandaipur and lastly, Glory City. With a selection like this we’ll likely have the best selection of goods and will be able to freely decline harsh prices since the next hub will be so close by. I’ll have to make sure I suggest we stock up in the Middle Kingdom, since I know for sure that the Lannigolds aren’t trustworthy and will likely hike their prices up.
It also just so happens that Glory City is home to many of our allies and is the last destination that’s along the river. So not only will we be able to visit old friends, we will also get the best prices for supplies (perhaps free) and we'll be prepared for our journey through the ocean. If only that didn’t put us on the exact opposite side of Illyria.
While it’s unlikely we’ll need supplies, I may make a suggestion to stop by at Freeport. From what I hear, they have some incredibly (expensive) well made navigation gear there. I’ll probably just give the expedition leader (of whom I’ll be referring to as E.L. from now on) some spiel about how a dangerous trip along the ocean will require the best navigation gear to ensure safe and accurate navigating. Perhaps I’ll mention it would be awful to accidentally land on Farra Isle due to an equipment malfunction. Of which he’ll likely think is brilliant, so brilliant, he’ll convince himself once again that only he could think of such an idea and run off to boast about it.
Once we leave Freeport we’ll finally be on the ocean. We’ll travel west and around Parland territory, though I’ll suggest we stay fairly close to short, since I still doubt that any of our crew is particularly well trained enough to handle the ocean, so perhaps this will act as a bit of training. From there we’ll have to travel away from the shore and head to Kelsmouth to resupply once again. Even though it’s a short trip from Freeport I suspect someone will do something stupid do to lack of training and break something that will need replacing. I’ll have to remember to tell everyone not to go to Stormstone instead, even though it would be easier to travel to. Last I heard the Circle of Five had a small trade boat sent there, only to have everything stolen from them and the crew cast into a boat of which certainly wasn’t there, nor in fit shape to be at sea and were sent away. They were found dead on the coast just outside of Kelsmouth.
It will get tricky from here. Ideally we would travel to the City of Temples however it would require us to sail too close to Farra Isle, since we’d be traveling along the current (I doubt any of our crew is skilled enough to do otherwise) so rather than getting supplies, we’ll have to continue on. What’s worse, is we will have to go the around Farra Isle, which has not been mapped. So as to what is South of Farra Isle is beyond anyone. Ideally, there wont be anything but open water and we’ll simple sail past the island with easy.
And then lastly, we’ll continue west and up the west side of the Windseekers island and get a much needed resupply at Hanlif. Then it’ll be a small sail to the island just north of them and we’ll be set. Easy right?
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