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Staying Afloat
While rare, the Ancients built a handful of ships that have been discovered throughout Chalice. All of them, despite their age, are known to be seaworthy. Most of them appear to run by somehow harvesting energy from the ocean itself, possibly for extended deep-sea mining operations.
—From Chalician Archaeologist’s Quarterly, Vol. 3
“Sir…”
“Don’t want to hear it,” said the captain as he climbed the ladder to the top deck.
“We haven’t had a job in over a month.”
“You are awful at following orders. I must see to getting a new XO.”
Cade, Ashlyn, and Jace followed them through the ship and to a room that appeared to be the captain’s office. The room, much like the man, was a mess. Bottles littered the floor, and numerous scraps of paper were scattered across every surf
