The Cat Encounter

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Time to find this skipper. Some fellow wizards pointed me to a well-trusted cat-like creature who could help transport me through Kelpie’s Bay. They mentioned he was taking a cat-nap in a nearby field just South of Atlanta’s Pool. As I headed that direction, I did indeed see a cat looking figure sleeping…and wearing what seemed to resemble a cowboy hat. I made sure to approach from his front to not alarm him and as I got close a miniature bull started charging at me! Or perhaps charging at my Familiar, Vivi, the Sapphire Slime.

I started to cast a spell to break up their fight when I realized that the cowboy cat had awoken and was readying his lasso to trap me. Cute, but no match for my spells. I binded the miniature bull and zapped the lasso out of this cat’s hand.

Shaman Ilyas: “I do not come to harm. I was told that you can help me get around these mountains via Kelpie’s Bay and perhaps even down the river toward Goblin Town.”

Cowboy Cat: “Ah! I was mistaken and thought you were coming to steal my prized pet Bull, Zoah!” I lifted my binding spell and tried to calm Vivi down the best I could. This slime has a mind of his own, though.

Shaman Ilyas: “Not at all! I apologize for startling you and Zoah. How much would it cost to take me?”

Cowboy Cat: “Actually, I can do it free of charge…under one condition. Will you please mark your rune on my boat? Having a Wizard’s rune marking will save me lots of trouble from these monsters in the Runiverse. Just seeing that will keep many away.”

Shaman Ilyas: “Consider it done good sir. I shall mark the rune of brass on your boat during our trip to Goblin Town. Let us sail.”

The journey was mostly pleasant, hearing about how this Cowboy Cat made his way to the Runiverse. We spoke of the secrets behind the Gate of the 7th Realm and how there were rumors of legendary beasts being released into the world. Sailing Kelpie’s Bay was particularly nerve-wracking as we heard of a legendary beast, Salt Kelpie. This beast was known to kick holes in the hulls of ships. The Bay was beautiful but we noticed there were barely any other merchants out here with us. Likely because of this news spreading about the legendary beasts. Luckily, we made it through Kelpie’s Bay with no harm and were sailing down the river with Goblin Town in the distance.

Entered by: 0x6B6f…f103 and preserved on chain (see transaction)