*Hero awakens on ship. There is an old man sitting on the edge of the vessel. It's a moderatley sized raft made from logs strapped together, capable of fitting perhaps 6 people at once. There is a small sail attached a post in the center*

Old Man: I see you've awakened. What's your name?

*Hero name entering prompt*

Old Man: A peculiar name, to be sure.

Old Man: Where is this? The ocean, lad. I found you in the old ruins to the west and decided I could use another hand to man the nets. Of course, I could always just throw you back if you wish.

Old Man: Now that you're awake it's about time you started to learn to pull your weight. It's about time for the monthly trading convention, we should get a move on. *Insert tutorial about sailing here.*

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*The player arrives at the designated location, which is comprised of dozens of ships (and rafts) of various size and shape tied together through rope, planks, and whatever other means possible. At the center of it all lies a significantly larger vessel to which most of the traffic is occuring.*

Old Man: It's time for me to sell my catches. Anchor next to our neighbor and let's be off to the duke's ship, lad.

*Player is given control and can walk around various connected ships to the main one*