The emissary of the kingdom of Ostium stood patiently on the deck of his ship, admiring the beauty of the ebb and flow of the waves beneath his vessel. Arnol Strassburg, High Admiral of Ostium, had been assigned to organize a diplomatic treaty with Beatrice and her nation. Their nation lay due south of his own, on an island so close that the Pescatori could easily help or hinder Ostium's sea trading business.
While Admiral Strassburg waited for the Pescatori diplomats to arrive, his own three boats floated monotonously over the water's surface, several miles from the Lighthouse, an important Pescatori city. He had sent a message several days before, informing the leader of the Pescatori where the diplomatic session would take place; Admiral Strassburg promised peace and that he would discuss possible trade and unhindered access to important sea lanes and ports. For now, however, the Admiral waited patiently on the prow of his vessel for the Pescatori ships to come into view on the horizon.
While Admiral Strassburg waited for the Pescatori diplomats to arrive, his own three boats floated monotonously over the water's surface, several miles from the Lighthouse, an important Pescatori city. He had sent a message several days before, informing the leader of the Pescatori where the diplomatic session would take place; Admiral Strassburg promised peace and that he would discuss possible trade and unhindered access to important sea lanes and ports. For now, however, the Admiral waited patiently on the prow of his vessel for the Pescatori ships to come into view on the horizon.