Hold on! Land in sight!
"Welcome to Merfolk Bay voyager!"
Our ship was approaching the bay, a long indented coastline, framed by two rocky hills on each side, where we could see the gateway to a few caves. Merfolk Bay was not a typical merchant city, at least in appearance it was not. It looked like a very rich city, though there were few trading posts, no production of anything, and it seemed impossible to decipher where wealth came from.
"Gold comrade! Gold!" - said the man that received us and showed the bay - "This is a coast of looting pirates! The North Ocean Merchant Company knows better than sail our seas. Why do you think they call this ocean forbidden?
"Merfolk Bay has a curious history that goes back centuries, but, if you want to know, this entire continent has a spectacular history - and legends about it, and fantastic legends about a hidden treasure. Many travelers still visit the continent in search of it.
"Well now you look interested!
"Yes, I can help you start your journey across the Island. The inhabitants of Merfolk Bay believe that the treasure is close to Windsdor Citadel, it's one of the richest cities in the continent. But you won't be able to overcome Narrow Peaks so easily. Perhaps something in the West Market can help you do that: pick up these galleons and go to the Market, you will find it on the map."