Late one evening, Ulric Treny was spotted on the docks by several sailors and other less savoury folk, talking to the first mate of Baele Kraken Ship for a while. Was he seeking to escape some wonder? No others say as he is said to be going to the ball.

But why would a Treny be dealing with people on the south quarter? Was he planning something foolhardy? Or was he simply being sociable? People are pondering the implications of this meeting...