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<span class="mu-i">“You’re not like to see that sort too far from the tempest isles, south as the seagull flies. The seas are roiling with them there, but the odd one has been known to wander into shipping lanes. They don’t typically hunt in the strait, though I do know a captain or two that make their living off hunting them in turn. And I don’t mean whalers.”</span> Sir von Rhum speaks of these ‘monster hunters’ with the same kind of cautious reverence that you might grant a seasoned veteran of the Order of the Broken Blade. Righteous and worthy of your respect of course, but also a little…unhinged. <span class="mu-i">“I shouldn’t imagine you’ll be coming across that kind of trouble unless the winds are particularly unkind. I have to say, you’re not as sceptical about the notion as most of my countrymen I see come through here. Most don’t believe in them until they’re climbing up the side of the ship.”</span>
<span class="mu-i">“Hardly seems a difficult concept.”</span> You shrug, as if the answer were obvious. <span class="mu-i">“If there are monsters that walk on land, why wouldn’t there be those that swim in the sea?”</span>
The rest of the day passes in pleasant conversation, with you and Sir Bailley von Rhum regaling each other with stories. One topic stands out in particular…
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> “What can you tell me of this anti-piracy treaty everyone is talking about?” As a member of the Trident, Sir von Rhum would likely have some inside knowledge as to the nature of the agreement and its prospects for success. [Haughty]
> “You mentioned pirates along the Cathagi strait. Tell me about them.” You’re less interested in the treaty than you are in the pirates themselves, and what sort of fighters they might be. Even if this bit of paper between nations is signed, it will serve as small comfort with a raider coming up fast behind you. [Hearty]
> “Have you ever been… west?” You drop your voice at the last, well aware that even speaking of it is taboo to the locals. But if anyone that knows anything would be willing to talk to you about it, it would be one of your fellow countrymen. [Idealist]
