As the Dust Strider approached, slow but steady towards the suspicious structure it became clear that the ranger's guess was spot on. A large raft fleet was lying atop the open ocean, wide and long enough to have a small village built upon it. However, the structures atop it seemed to be more like tents, the kinds that are seen in a bazaar or marketplace. By the time the ship gets close enough to make this out however, the inhabitants of the bizarre place are clearly aware of their visit. In fact, a group consisting of a dozen figures leap into the water and soon hail the Dusk Strider's crew, emerging from underwater. By the looks of it, they are merfolk - civilized humanoids with a fishlike lower body, much like the mermaids of legends. While they are not creatures of darkness, they usually keep away from the surface dwellers, not taking part in their conflicts and are rarely seen, only when a few individuals driven by curiosity spy or approach fishermen or sailors.<br/><br/>"Well met good fellows of the dry lands. We can see that you are on a long journey upon the open seas? If you have no ill intentions, you are welcome at Salash's Ocean Bazaar. If you require rest or wish to trade we will escort you to the rafts. If you have are in haste and have no wishes to barter with us we ask that you take the currents and travel safely. And if you are a foe to the people of the waves, then the skeleton of your ship will sink to the bottom of the ocean here. State your business shorefolk!" the leader of the group calls out in greeting and warning. So far it seems like they think you're friendly, since you have shown your colors as a merchant ship. It is unlikely they would take any hostile action against you unless provoked,  and who knows what they might have to trade in their bizarre, floating market? The bazaar is quite large at first glance so it would take a day to explore it all and look around, and if you do decide to trade with them it might take time to exchange cargo, lengthening your journey. Then again, you can just bid them farewell and continue on without any further delay.<br/><br/>(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/63/75/1b/63751b8a9a6bece79885f5d376570d43.jpg)