Isle of the Monsters
“We should stop for the night. This is as good a place as any,” Nali said as she reined in her beast.
“It isn’t the Manticore Inn, but I guess it’s better than nothing. It will rain tonight,” Ashure said.
“How do you know?” Asahi asked, looking up at the clear sky.
“All pirates are a living barometer. If Ashure says it will rain, it will to rain,” Nali said with a sigh.
Ashure grinned. “It helps to know the weather when your life depends on it at sea,” he acknowledged.
“In that case, the hut looks very inviting—as long as the roof is still structurally sound,” Asahi replied.
“It will be if the dwarves built it,” Nali said, dismounting when her steed kneeled.
“I’ll take care of the beasts,” Ashure volunteered, dismounting.
“Asahi and I will check out the hut to
