The salty air ruffled his hair in a playful dance as he stepped through the Gate.
He took a deep breath, savoring the fresh, salty scent and observing the azure sea sparkling under the sun. The sound of waves crashing on the dikes filled his ears next, raising the excitation surging through his soul.
A smile stretched his lips as the mage approached him to check his identification.
He paid the man for the Gate's utilisation tax, showing his student card as proof, and took determined steps towards the nearby port.
On his way, he saw the fluttering sails filling the horizons like human-made clouds. Below them, the thick masts and the ropes dangling in intricate networks caused his heart to pound against his chest.
"I'm finally alone for a real adventure!"
He raised his clenched fist above his head, the weight of his past journeys crashing onto him like the sea.
