Before the entire party could ask Alice what her title was about, the ship hit the deeper waters of the river. There was a lot of commotion as the merfolk took to the water so that they could guard against the aquatic monsters they may face.
The water mages also began moving the ship by manipulating the water runes carved in to the hull. However, the majority of the water mages had a much more important job. They had to widen and break down any impediments in the river as they moved.
The ship had been designed with the highest craftsmanship. This assured everyone that even if they hit the odd rock or submerged tree, that it would not be an issue. However, there was the chance that the ship could be damaged or sustain a small flaw. This could spell the end of the ship and those upon it out in the open ocean where much stronger monsters lived.
