October 26, 1371

Morning comes quickly, it seems, and with it gathering clouds. The breeze has freshened and shifted direction to the west, and you discover that Ramage has ordered a course change. The Triton is now heading across the bay on a long tack to the northwest, as she cannot sail directly into the wind. She keeps this course all day, until she is brought around onto a new one, heading southwest, early on in the evening. This, Ramage tells you, will allow you to clear the headlands at the south entrance of the bay.

The day is a hot one - 91F - and extremely humid. The breeze helps to cool things only slightly, it seems. Salaam is kept busy creating food and especially water for the thirsty crew. Brightaxe, Gonzo, Occa, Op Code and Darian begin to feel a little better as evening comes on. However, because she has no food and water aboard to act as ballast, the Triton is riding extremely high and light in the water, and hence tends to bob around in the waves.

However, the day passes without incident.

"Ugh! You'd think my previous exposure to sailing would make me immune to this." mutters Darian.

BrightAxe gathers himself alone and prays.

next day...

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