There are many masts and sails in the bay, some are white and some are colorful.
Large ships anchor in the bay, protected by headlands and breakwaters.
Inside the port, boats and sampans are docked next to the wooden pier. Almost all the space on the beach is occupied by ships - or the wreckage of ships.
Snow-white waves are constantly lapping at the end of the promontory, on which stands a tall lighthouse. The tower is built of red and white bricks and was originally a relic of the elves. It was later restored and is still in use today.
The sorceress's portal took them directly to the dock at City of Kerack.
City of Kerack, the capital of Kingdom of Kerack, is divided into three independent and distinct areas, spanning both sides of the Adalatte River entrance.
Adalatte River The left bank is a comprehensive port area.
There are docks, industrial and commercial clubs, a dock, several workshops and food processing plants, as well as warehouses, warehouses, shops, etc.
The right bank is Balmira District.
There are shacks and huts for laborers and poor people, houses and stalls of small traders, slaughterhouses and butcher shops, as well as taverns and brothels that only come alive after dark.
Because Balmira District also provides entertainment and shady enjoyment.
Basically, gentlemen and decent people in the traditional sense will try to avoid Balmira District.
Because it's easy to lose your wallet here, or get stabbed in the ribs with a knife.
The place where they usually live is Cidaris District.
The area with the same name as the country and the capital is the wealthy area.
Cidaris District There are narrow streets everywhere, and the roads are lined with all kinds of houses, including the residences of wealthy businessmen and financiers, factories, banks, shoe stores, tailor shops, and shops of all sizes.
These buildings are also located on the left bank, but farther away from the ocean, surrounded by a circle of tall and strong sharp wooden piles.
There are also high-end hotels, coffee houses and taverns here, and some facilities will also provide entertainment like Balmira District, but the charges are much higher.
There is a square city square in the center of the district. The main buildings include the city hall, theater, court, customs office and the residences of the city's elite.
The statue of the founder of the city, King Osmyk, stands on the base in the center of the square, covered with bird droppings.
But in fact, this so-called "city builder" is a complete lie.
The history of Kingdom of Kerack is quite short, only three generations old.
This seaside town has existed long before Osmyk proclaimed himself king.
After that, the throne was passed to his son Belohun.
During the reign of this king Kerack, although he gained a lot of profits from shipbuilding, freight transportation, fishing, and piracy as a family tradition.
But he was also a mean and stingy king.
He ordered people to ring the bell at noon and midnight every day, with the purpose of torturing his subjects and making them feel unhappy.
He did the same to his children, always fearing that they would plot to overthrow his rule, and even deprived all his legitimate sons of their inheritance rights.
There were three people waiting on the dock. When Lynn and Triss passed through the portal and came to City of Kerack's dock, these three people came over.
Triss introduced Lynn.
"Lynn, this is Weimar Ser Royce, who comes from a noble family. He will lead ten of his best men to act with us."
Weimar·Ser Royce looks to be no more than twenty years old at most.
He has gray eyes, an elegant manner, but an arrogant expression.
He was as thin as a sharp knife, wearing a shining armor and a black cloak.
When Triss introduced his identity to Lynn, the young knight looked at the witcher unceremoniously with aggressive and bellicose eyes.
"And this is Tyrion, the royal caravan of the Kerack royal family, the leader of the 'Golden Lion' caravan. He and his guys will be responsible for providing the barge for us to cross Adalatte River, as well as the supplies we need along the way."
Tyrion is a short man. He does not look young for his age, but his stature is the same as that of a dwarf.
But if you look closely, you can still see that he is actually a human being, not a dwarf.
"Dear Master Demon Hunter, I pay tribute to you. Please take care of me along the way. I and my caravan will do our best to provide services to Master Demon Hunter."
Tyrion took off his top hat, lowered his head and bowed to Lynn.
"The last one is the bard Marillion."
The bard, with a feather in his hat, strummed the strings of his harp.
Lynn looked at him curiously.
"A poet? But if you want to go to Temeria, why don't you go by sea? Wouldn't that be safer?"
Marillion said in his sweet high voice.
"But in that case, I will miss a thrilling adventure, an epic and great expedition!"
"Just wait and see, Lord Witcher, you will be immortalized in my poetry, the whole north will be shaken, girls will blush when they hear your name, and men will tremble with fear just by looking at you."
"I'm looking forward to it, Mr. Poet," Lynn nodded slightly at him, "I would like to ask, did you also graduate from Oxenfurt University?"
"Exactly, but I haven't graduated yet. Now I'm on a school trip. Do you know what a school trip means? It's..."
The other party was about to start a long speech, but Lynn interrupted him and said, "I know, but do you know Dandelion?"
Marillion immediately became emotional after hearing this.
"He is my senior, my senior, my old enemy, and the goal I vow to surpass!"
Lynn gave him an encouraging look. "I see, I understand, then I wish you success and hope you can realize your dream as soon as possible."
Two days later.
"Our current location is here. It won't be long before we reach the birthplace of the Adalatte River, and we will disembark here."
Captain's interior.
Ser Royce was pointing at a map spread out on the table and explaining it to the demon hunter and sorceress.
The short businessman and bard were also standing nearby, trying hard to open their eyes and try to decipher what Ser Royce just said on the map.
Tyrion Not bad.
Marillion, who has never been exposed to cartography, really cannot see so many things.
Kingdom of Kerack's Belohun king, although he is very suspicious, he is not so stupid as to be confused on such an important matter.
Putting aside Weimar·Ser Royce's unique aristocratic shortcomings, this young aristocrat still has some abilities.
Ser Royce continues.
"The barge can take us to the birthplace of the Adalatte River, but we have to rely on ourselves for the rest of the journey."
"It is estimated that it will take a few days to cross the northern forest of Brokilon, and then we will arrive in the Velen province of Temeria."
"Witcher, what do you think is waiting for us in the forest?"