Converging Destinies: Part 1

Chapter 180

       Early in the morning, everyone was awake. It was their last day, and they didn't want to waste it sleeping. Brie informed the group that there was an inn that let you stay on the beach for a day.

       "Maybe that would be good for us before we leave." Ara' Sei said.

       The group made their way down to the inn with the help of Brie. For ten gold, they were able to get access to a small stretch of pristine beach.

       The stretch of beach was covered with pale sand that brightly reflected the sun. Cedric and Eris both ran into the water. Everyone else stayed on the beach beneath parasols.

       The water was a deep blue color, and it was strangely warm. It probably had something to do with the Boiling Ocean that lay South of them.

       Ara' Sei and Zerai decided to leave after an hour to continue exploring the city. Brie stayed on the beach, reading a book beneath her parasol.

       Back in the city, Ara' Sei and Zerai looked for shops that sold clothing. Thankfully, they weren't too difficult to find. Ara' Sei bought herself a new pair of leather boots, as well as a pair of baggy, cream colored pants.

       Zerai decided to get himself a new cloak, one that was far less dirty and worn than his previous one. He also got himself a simple robe.

       Then, the two found a library, and Zerai tried to research anything he could about the Boiling Ocean. Unfortunately, almost everyone else who had gone there had either died or immediately turned back. Only a few made it deep in, and their accounts spoke of it being impossible to navigate due to the steam clouds.

       Despite his uncertainty, he trusted Cedric's magic, as none of the other explorers ever recorded the ability to control the weather.

       The two decided to make their way back to the beach. The group spent another hour at the beach before drying off and leaving.

       Brie decided to go back to her house. Ara' Sei and Zerai decided to go back to the inn. Ella decided to go back to the inn as well. Cedric and Eris decided to continue roaming about the town.

       "Where do you wanna go?" Cedric asked.

       "I'm not sure, but it's our last day here, we should probably get something." Eris said.

       "Should we go shopping?" Cedric asked.

       "What would be buy?" Eris asked in return. Cedric shrugged his shoulders.

       "Shopping it is!" Eris declared.

       With whatever time they had left that day, the two were able to buy a few items. Cedric was able to buy a small diamond, which he said he might need for a certain spell of his. He also went to a magical items shop and acquired a forked rod, which was apparently attuned to the plane of Arboria, a land filled with incredibly surreal landscapes.

       "Just in case." Cedric said upon buying it.

       Eris was able to get an expensive, jet black ring. They were told it would alleviate the effects of deathly spells and undead beings. They accepted it.

       "If we're going into 'death's mouth' I want to be ready." Eris said.

       Then, everyone met back at the inn. They all had their final dinner before they said goodbye to Point Sathus.