### 254

Captain Raker listens to your argument and agrees that to send a party ashore to investigate the ruins of Kita Cove would place his ship and crew at unnecessary risk.

Rather than delay a moment longer, he commands his crew to unfurl every square inch of canvas to catch the prevailing winds. The task is accomplished quickly and soon The Pride of Sommerlund is forging a swift passage south through the narrow waters of the Bukimi Channel.

Turn to 287.