World of Susha: Navigators of the Eternal Waters

The main pier of the port city of Moneiton. High noon.

— The ship sails in an hour! No idling around! — a gray-haired man shouted at the sailors who were resting peacefully.

The salty sea air stung the nose. It was fresh and so briny that it felt overwhelming to the unaccustomed. Several ships were moored at the pier, but the most majestic and massive was Captain Gilzis's vessel, flying his signature flag—bearing the official symbol of Fritonia, a silver-and-gold eagle, surrounded by islands. The pier itself was anything but calm; life was teeming everywhere: bustling sailors loading crates of provisions onto the ship, mariners bidding farewell to their loved ones, captains of other vessels barking orders at their subordinates, and so on.

You looked around, searching for the familiar, perpetually frowning face of the captain and his towering figure. Someone so tall should have been easy to spot, yet you spent ten minutes scanning the crowd. Finally, you saw him near the ship—Captain Gilzis—surrounded by his subordinates. Stepping a little closer, your eyes swept over the people around him: three official representatives of the Countess and a sailor with a female crewmate. The Captain was clearly preoccupied and did not notice you, but someone else did.

Her keen eyes caught sight of you instantly, and a mischievous smile played across her lips. Ignoring everyone else, she walked toward you with confident, relaxed strides. Her amber eyes appraised you from head to toe, missing nothing.

Coming close enough to you, she leaned forward slightly, maintaining that sly smile as she watched you intently.

— A newcomer, it's written all over you, — she stated, straightening up. — Did Gilzis really personally induct you into the crew?.. You don't have to answer, I'll ask him myself, — she glanced at the captain over her shoulder, then turned her gaze back to you. — Will you introduce yourself to me first? Or to everyone at once?

A newcomer... I wonder, what kind of person are you?