After heading south back towards the free city. the group drops by the dear friend Mike's house. they try to convince him to come along and journey with them. he refuses. The group gets him rip roaring drunk and "kidnaps" him in the middle of the night. By the time he wakes up the group is almost to the city.
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Once in the cityu Mike reveals that he has spent an enoumous amount of money on ship for the group. the ship is designed to allow the groups special carts easy access on and off the boat from a dock. as well as provide a floating bar and stage where up to 4 large vessels can moor up to it in the middle of the ocean for a drink and a show. <br>
The group has some items commissioned, gets a bunch of supplies. They also hire a captain and a bunch of whores for their new vessel. the new ship is called the Bloated Mermaid.
