2: The Citadel

Vanessa listens intently to Takeshi; her eyes are full of anticipation and rational portion of her mind trying to calm whatever wild ideas are filling her head. It doesn't last though. A job? That's what this is right, legally? A position to join the... 'crew'. Yes that will sound very official.

"I WOULD LO- Yes, an agreeable venture. Would be a great opportunity toooo....establish new remote clients and trade routes! I will need to make a few arrangements back at citadel in preparation for my leave of absence." She is playing it so cool, almost didn't even get visibly giddy.

Vanessa has at least 50 questions she wants to ask, but this is certainly not an opportune time for probing. I wonder if they're criminals? Nomads?

Takeshi returned to the helm, settling in with his scroll. He meditated on what had transpired, what lie ahead, and what could come from this journey. The wizard found himself longing for the mist-shrouded shrine of his mentor, to hear his counsel. The aged elf channeled this reverie using his ancient grimoire as a focus. The scaled guardians rose from the mists, flanking the torii gates on the seaward slopes. Takeshi ascended the steps and pressed open great hall's ornate doors.

"You rouse me from my slumber, Takeshi Far Traveler. Whence have you called me?"

The elf opened his golden eyes to see the mists had formed in the helm, condensing into the face of a venerable dragon. The elf bowed low and replied with reverence, "Togashi-no-kami, your pearls of wisdom illumine my steps among the star paths. I would have your counsel to return to ningen-do."

Togashi's visage stared beyond the helm toward the approaching dwarven citadel. "We have much to discuss, my apprentice."

You return to Pelk with a fresh shipment of crabmeat and the dwarfs are very happy. As agreed Pelk puts his finger down on your map at a small cluster called Færie

Given the information, Takeshi coordinates with First Mate Turner to devise a route. The proposed course would venture through the Amonkhet, along the erratic flow if it appears or via Zendikar, and drive them straight to Realm and Waterdeep.

I have moved your post to 3. The voyage and we continue in the 3 chapter