The biting winter wind swept through the narrow, busy streets of Klento's harbor, carrying with it the murmur of the choppy waves and the echo of the sailors' excited voices.
"Look, Drake's tavern has a new craft beer, they say it's the best in town!"
"Hey, there's a magical artifacts fair going on at the wizard's market up the street. It's going to be amazing!"
"A shipment of exotic spices has just arrived from the deserts of the East. A must for those who like exotic cuisine!"
"Look, the fresh fish sale! Crimson carp and Kolikos already cleaned! It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
The ships churned over the choppy waters with their sails down, while the sailors ran back and forth, loading supplies and preparing to set sail.
The sea wasn't frozen yet, but it soon would be, and after a few weeks this port would surely be emptier than usual, which was why there was such a rush.
