[It was a pity that they didn't have Felix on this island. His own skills in that regard were greater than Piers'. Death would be far less of a problem, if it was caught in time.

If they were lucky.]

Even so, you can't travel alone on these waters. It's a risk even without your Death Magic, and any pair of hands will be valuable.

If a sailor has no fear then they could fall to their arrogance. If a sailor cowers before it, then they too shall fall. A sailor needs to face death, understand the risk, and still move forward.

The same should apply for anyone who will take you.