<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong>(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br/><br/>Ramalan's brow furrowed.   He thought quickly, trying to decide if the ruse of playful fool would serve him well.  The implication that they were not exactly given a choice to refuse this welcome was not lost on him.<em>I don't think they need to know i have another bireme out there just yet.</em><br/><br/>“The storm was hard, but my men and maids came through without injury.  Thank you for your concern there.”<br/><br/>Ramalan had learned charms that let him extend his essence to his entire fleet, when they sailed together.  Though their ships had taken light damage, it was this—along with their own skill and determination—that had gotten them through the storm.<br/><br/>He then placed his hand upon the sapphire skinned girl's shoulder, “Captain Pearl, were any of your people harmed?”<br/><br/>He leaned in close for a moment, long enough to whisper to pearl, “Find out what they are,” referring to the spirit charm to measure the essence of a being.<br/><br/>Taking Xenovia's arm, he strode up to the two who'd come out to greet them.  “I'd be honored to dine with your lord tonight, Verdant Orchid, and I’m certain my crew would appreciate a warm bed.  I  must, of course, leave a skeleton crew with my ships overnight to ensure they don't take more damage before they can be moved to a proper harbor.”