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     A weatherbeaten signpost is nailed to the pier here.

<115hp 215sp 185st> ship board north
'Ahoy!' Captain Pierot exclaims to you. 'This be the Merdraco, a finer vessel there never 'twas! We sail Alyria, port by port, welcome to the crew!'
Captain Pierot tips his hat to you. How gallant!
For finding a superior method of intercontinental transportation, the Powers have granted thee a Mark.
You have been granted The Mark of Solutions!
You gain 178,200 experience points!

The Powers have noticed thy efforts at betterment, and have rewarded thee!
You gain 5 hit points, 10 spell points, 5 stamina, and 7 practices!
[CLAN] Toechewer has gained class level 19, total level 19!
You gain 25 practices!
You board Merdraco.
Use 'SHIP INFO' to see more information about this vessel.

 Shallow Ocean Waters                                   NW     N     NE
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A swarthy swashbuckler is aboard the Merdraco, steering the ship.

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