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Dire Prawn Encounter!

As I was sailing back to the Valley, tension seemed to permeate the jungle. There was a sudden quaking that nearly sent me overboard! I didn't think too much of it at the time, but I began to notice movements in my periphery. The peaceful, sleepy valley seemed to respond to something... was it us adventurers delving all over Dungeon Crossing? Now the leaves skitter and shake with all manner of beasts and giant insects. Aquatic creatures, seemingly too large for this tributary, have been ramming my vessel... and to what end? Have we provoked the Valley's antibodies?

 

....Wait what is that rushing sound coming from downriver.... A WATERFALL!? Did those quakes change the shape of the Valley itself? WAAAaaahhh!!!!

 

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I managed to survive the plunge, but I can't say the same for my poor vessel. She served me well, and deserves a better resting place than this watery grave. Within minutes of the wreck, I noticed a group of creatures scavenging my waterlogged food stores. Were these the same creatures that were ramming my boat?

 

I kept my distance to observe. While these prawn-like crustacean creatures might certainly be dangerous, they appear to be rather mild, especially on a full belly. I managed to find some of my supplies and caught a few fish before gathering up the courage to approach the creatures.

 

There was a rather large one of these dire prawns who seemed to be leaving food for its younger broodmates. I took a gamble and offered it everything I had gathered. The prawn seemed to size me up for a moment before pushing the food to her siblings and giving me a knowing look. Shelly seemed to say "Hop on! Let's hunt!" I grabbed hold of her carapace and she took off, plunging headfirst into the waterfall and cascading upwards! It was all I could do to hold on for dear life!

 

I might be a pirate without a ship, but I've found the first member of my crew - and that makes me a true captain!

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Uploaded on July 8, 2025
Taken on July 8, 2025