As time resumed, our heroes went to meet with Kida in the jail. She was happy to be reunited with her friends, and even cried a bit. They talked about what happened, and with Nestra’s permission everyone was released. Nestra prayed she had made the right decision. Our heroes decided to head to Neverwinter, Zesh’mila’s hometown. On their way they encountered a group of hill giants that had attacked a caravan carrying lots of food. They killed the giants and took the remaining food, which would be able to feed them for months.
Once in Neverwinter Zesh checked in on her mother, who hasn’t been doing as well recently. She spoke with Fulcrum, who told her the money she had been sending recently was more than enough, and assured her he would take care of her. She also inquired about the Trackless Sea, which she learned was to the west. Unsure of how to cross the ocean, she asked Fulcrum if he could help. He said had an idea, and to meet tomorrow.
The next day Zesh gathered her companions and met with Fulcrum, who introduced her to Captain Thornbolt, a well dressed albino man. He agreed to take them for the price of 2000 gold. Our heroes negotiated with him and brought the price down to 1000 gold and food. It took close to 20 days but our heroes managed to arrive and find the Morkoth, a ship shaped like a squid. They tracked it for a bit, wanting to see what would happen, before Seraphina planned to go onboard as a bat.