Kummal leads through the busy dock yard. The city of Sytos rests on pilings and bridgework of white stone some 30' above the waterline. Kummal explains this is for defense as well as protection from storms which are frequent and violent here. The stone work is a blend of coral poured and cured by the Lasheen in a closely guarded secret formula. The local architecture is heavily influces by the sea and arches and color abound.

The day workers on the docks are mostly Lasheen or human. You notice many ship crews have multiple Lasheen crewmen onboard. Many of the local ships look advanced and seem more sophisticated than what you came in on. You pass a shipyard and see several Lasheen building a longship. Kummal tells you the best ships are Lasheen built.

Kummal stops at a road side kitchen and gathers some refreshments for you. You snack on fish wrapped in some sort of water plant washed down with a fruit wine. As you rest you watch the locals. You see almost no horses or pack animals, most loads are born by workers.

Many of the local merchants display a mark on their storefronts. Kummal explains it is the symbol of The Mark, a league of bankers that control money and trade in the region. To show the mark is to say you are sanctioned by the league. The Mark keeps money and trade moving for a cut. No ruler gets too oppressive, no tax too high, no merchant too corrupt, etc. Kummal apears nervous as she explains but does not elaborate.

The journey resumes and Kummal winds you through the streets and up a rocky ridge. Halfway up the side you come to an old castle converted into the Captain's Tap Inn. It is a remarkable building with over 30 rooms for guests. The Inn has its own large brewhouse and tap room. Several professionals also reside there on a permanent basis, including a dry goods merchant, astronomer/mapmaker, a blacksmith, and a healer. Kummal brings you to the propieter, one Vorkil Goldwood, a bald human with tanned skin and blue eyes. Vorkil tells you that you are welcome and have rooms paid for you all for the next week. He greets you with steins of Royal Reserve to clear the road dust and leads you to your rooms. The Inn is well appointed, neat, and quite busy with people. Your rooms are in the West tower and overlook the bay. Each has a hammock like bed covered in down pillows, fireplace, coral top desk, and wardrobe. Kummal advises Lady Azagoche will call on you all for diner this evening, her treat. Until then enjoy your stay...

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The smells of the city prove to be be quite overpowering especially with the addition of the sea air. The smell is still there though, lingering under all the others. Somewhere in the city there are Delvo!