The World of "Susha": Navigators of the Eternal Waters
The 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 about! — a grey-haired man shouted at the sailors who were resting peacefully.
The salty sea air bit at the nose. It was fresh and so briny it was almost overwhelming to the uninitiated. Several ships were moored at the pier, but the most majestic and massive was Captain Gilzis's vessel, flying his signature black flag. Upon it was emblazoned the official symbol of the Duchy of Lukenteli—a golden eagle—surrounded by the islands. The pier itself was anything but calm; life was teeming everywhere: bustling sailors loading crates of provisions onto the ship, sailors bidding farewell to their loved ones, captains of other vessels shouting at their subordinates, and so on.
The Captain's tall, stern figure loomed over the rest. He stood beside his ship, surrounded by his finest crew members: three official representatives of the Duchess and two of his trusted confidants.
A young woman in red-and-gold uniform stood beside the Captain, clutching papers and a map. She was clearly irritated, looking disgruntled as she attempted to explain something to the Captain. Her yellow eyes glinted in the light, though her expression remained sour.
A female officer with white hair and red eyes, dressed in noble officer's attire, was calming the young girl by placing a hand on her shoulder. She appeared kind-hearted, yet passing sailors cast her uneasy, suspicious glances.
A young man in white-and-green uniform stood slightly apart from the others, discussing something with the medics. Judging by his appearance and uniform, he was the one in charge of the ship's medical needs, a fact that contrasted with his youthful looks.
A red-haired man with a sturdy, large, and muscular build, clad in a black-and-silver cloak, had stepped away from the Captain to attend to matters with the sailors. He was discussing something loudly, laughing with a brazen grin. Even from a distance, he radiated self-assurance, and his gaze was as bold as his smile.
A confident woman with brown hair and amber eyes stood nearby, listening to the young girl's discontent. However, she had grown bored of all this fuss with maps and papers, so her gaze began to wander through the crowd until it landed on you.
Her eyes instantly turned curious and evaluative, her smile turning sly. She slowly approached you, continuing to scan you from head to toe.
— A newcomer to our crew, — she stated, drawing closer. — It's plain to see.
She stood before you, tilting her head slightly forward as she looked you in the eye.
— Did Gilzis really accept you into the crew personally?.. You don't have to tell me, I'll find a way to ask him myself, — she said calmly, crossing her arms over her chest. — Well, now is not the time for unnecessary questions. For starters, will you introduce yourself to me? Or shall you do it before everyone at once?