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piratejournal2013-10-01 11:45 am
lost_sailor) wrote in piratejournal2013-10-01 11:45 am
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[Handwritten] Field Notes + A Request
[It was hot and still in the south. Uncomfortably so, and the suggestion of monsters lurking in the depths had Piers on a reasonable level of alert. He had no doubt of his own abilities, but he was concerned about how well his crew would be able to work together in a crisis. They all got along well enough, but no one knew much about the others' talents and skills.
That, and the young lad that they had taken aboard with them, Leo, had vanished from the Alcyone's decks.
It was disconcerting, but it was probably a way of life here. He would need to get used to it, but there were many more things that he needed to get used to.
As did they all.
Thus, he started writing again.]
II.
I've noticed through the network that there are many of us here who are unfamiliar with the basics of handling ourselves at sea. I'll note a few things here, although they should be common knowledge.
1- Secure a food source. Pack rations, make sure not to forget to properly store them. Some of you may have different facilities on your ships. If so, do not be afraid. It will take a little time to get used to the differences, but the tools are not dangerous in and of themselves unless you misuse them.
Fruit and salt are important. Do not forget that.
2- While salt is necessary, you shouldn't attempt to drink the seawater. It will dehydrate you, which is the last thing you need. Take care in storing fresh supplies. You don't want them compromised.
Keep in mind: Water that is too pure cannot hold life. Anyone with a connection to the element should know this before they try to help.
3- Collect the proper tools. The maps may not be trustworthy, so gather a compass and a spyglass to observe the world. Get yoursef some paper and a way to make notes for yourself.
4- If you don't know how to fight, prepare to learn a little. If the Dog is correct, then you may need it in the future
5- Make sure you know something about emergency medical situations. Even minor injuries can be dangerous if they're not properly cared for. If you don't have someone on your ship, make sure you can contact someone.
Having a healer is much better, but not everyone has that luck.
6- Most importantly:
Do Not Argue With The Dog.
Note:
I would like to propose an idea that may be useful to everyone in the future. We have all set out in different directions, and the maps we were provided with do not give many details about the islands themselves. If anyone is willing, I would like to gather a collection of what everyone observes on these islands. Information about the Climate, Geography, and People are especially needed, because we need to have an idea of what we're in for.
I will also suggest that we communicate with eachother about how long it takes to travel from one island to the next, with Empieza as a reference to start with.
This is a large undertaking, but it may prove useful.
C. I know you do not agree with me, but this is something I will not back away from. We may disagree and I do not ask that you understand. Just know that this is not something to keep a secret from everyone.
Your's Truly.
Piers.
That, and the young lad that they had taken aboard with them, Leo, had vanished from the Alcyone's decks.
It was disconcerting, but it was probably a way of life here. He would need to get used to it, but there were many more things that he needed to get used to.
As did they all.
Thus, he started writing again.]
II.
I've noticed through the network that there are many of us here who are unfamiliar with the basics of handling ourselves at sea. I'll note a few things here, although they should be common knowledge.
1- Secure a food source. Pack rations, make sure not to forget to properly store them. Some of you may have different facilities on your ships. If so, do not be afraid. It will take a little time to get used to the differences, but the tools are not dangerous in and of themselves unless you misuse them.
Fruit and salt are important. Do not forget that.
2- While salt is necessary, you shouldn't attempt to drink the seawater. It will dehydrate you, which is the last thing you need. Take care in storing fresh supplies. You don't want them compromised.
Keep in mind: Water that is too pure cannot hold life. Anyone with a connection to the element should know this before they try to help.
3- Collect the proper tools. The maps may not be trustworthy, so gather a compass and a spyglass to observe the world. Get yoursef some paper and a way to make notes for yourself.
4- If you don't know how to fight, prepare to learn a little. If the Dog is correct, then you may need it in the future
5- Make sure you know something about emergency medical situations. Even minor injuries can be dangerous if they're not properly cared for. If you don't have someone on your ship, make sure you can contact someone.
Having a healer is much better, but not everyone has that luck.
6- Most importantly:
Do Not Argue With The Dog.
Note:
I would like to propose an idea that may be useful to everyone in the future. We have all set out in different directions, and the maps we were provided with do not give many details about the islands themselves. If anyone is willing, I would like to gather a collection of what everyone observes on these islands. Information about the Climate, Geography, and People are especially needed, because we need to have an idea of what we're in for.
I will also suggest that we communicate with eachother about how long it takes to travel from one island to the next, with Empieza as a reference to start with.
This is a large undertaking, but it may prove useful.
C. I know you do not agree with me, but this is something I will not back away from. We may disagree and I do not ask that you understand. Just know that this is not something to keep a secret from everyone.
Your's Truly.
Piers.