Ouroussa Skirmish

“Travelling from Tierra, the Fishhook is full of goods looking to undercut other merchants. The travel has been largely uneventful, not even a Sea Serpent seen. Criston, Mitha, Caillte, and Askr grow to know one another in their week aboard. As the Fishhook approaches port, it is intercepted by a Uraban vessel demanding an immediate cargo inspection—an unusual and aggressive request. Two hidden war galleys flank the Fishhook, and Captain Shay grows suspicious. Criston Vora scouts from the mast and confirms an ambush: armed men are concealed aboard the Uraban ship. Seeing their ambush fail, Fillok and crew attack with grappling hooks thrown across the ships. Uraban warriors leap onto Fishhook’s deck. As combat plays out, the Fishhook is able to free itself from the grapple and escape before the two larger war galleys close in. A number of Uraban agressors die in the skermish, including Fillok. The cargo ship narrowly escapes, heading north for open waters, leaving the coast of Ouroussa behind. Captain Shay fears grave diplomatic consequences. Fillok's death and the failed ambush may provoke war between Uraba and Tierra. The captain vows to reach King Korastine with news of the attack. Any crew is offered a chance to disembark at Windcatch, while Shay prepares for what could become a major international incident.”