"Nothing wrong with having friends"
Arcturus is spoken of with respect by sailors in the know - he is said to know the best trade routes, or even more importantly which will be the most important in the next year. He also, less legitimately, has friends in every port you may reach, always knowing the name of a friendly dock warden or what time patrols are lightest. He spreads his knowledge to those who seek him out in friendship, as long as a gift is made - sometimes in gold, but he also cherishes his ship and values any contribution that will bolster his cherished vessel.
He sails the
Avante Domani
Joey the Sorcadin was told by
Albina Prax Vaius that she can get this man's aide by using he rname
The Defieli Matre
You approach the Captain on his vessel, where he meets with you quickly once the name of
Albina Prax Vaius is dropped.
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The Defieli Matre.... registered originally to
The Sigil of Mane , operated as a Diplomatic Vessel, principally servicing the route between the Sigil and the Empire. After the ash it nominally went independent, serving as a merchant vessel around the remaining settlements - though its actual status is unknown to me. It was rumored to have made several trips to the Ash Swept inland sea around the ruins of the Old Imperial Capita, but those are just rumors.
When the Exculpate was declared it was the first non-colony vessel to dare the ocean, a bold move, and not one, to my knowledge, sanctioned by any major power. From that point on it was a frequent site in the nascent colonies of the north and midlands of the New World. Since almost a year ago it has berthed almost exclusively in
Jericho serving in its prior capacity as a Diplomatic Transport, but now for
Graciela Il Voce The Dawning Queen .
It has been and continues to be captained by
Maius Albion , a man with a solid reputation as a sailor and captain. He spends his time in
Jericho a the Stargazer, a club for sailors.
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