May 3rd is partly cloudy in the morning but with thickening clouds. Most of the snow has gone by now. A steady breeze blows out of the north.
At about midmorning Kadlian, flying overhead, spots a collection of sails some miles upstream from you. He lets you know that there appears to be a convoy of six ships sailing down the river towards you at a good pace, driven by the current and the favourable wind.
Niko turns invisible and flies toward the ships, but only close enough to determine the type of ship and any colors they might be flying.
After a short time he returns, and flies over to Kadlian. "Permission to investigate the warship and merchant ships, sir! I don't think they're pirates, but it's a bit suspicious that they're flying no flags."
"Niko, get as close as you dare. The rest of us will find shelter against any unwanted prying eyes. If they begin to make for this shore and prove to be pirates, Rage, Kailar and you need to take as many ships out as possible before they make land."
Niko departs again.
Niko returns shortly and gives his report. "I couldn't see their flags, as they were furled. However, they don't seem hostile and probably haven't noticed us, either. Do you want me to verify that they're not from Mestom? That might take a bit more doing to unfurl their flags..."
"Then we shall not worry about them attacking us at this point. Let us keep moving, although we shall do it further from the river. Niko, Rage and Kailar, please take turns acting as invisible scouts. If the ships do turn towards this shore, I want to know about it. For now, we will assume they are not after us."
You continue on down the road, keeping a watchful eye on the convoy of ships. They soon pass you and continue down river, apparently oblivious to you. Soon they pass around a broad bend in the river and are lost to your sight.
The rest of the day passes without incident.