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The Thayan galley had been irreparably damaged in the fight against Evendur, but it managed to reach the coast near the wilds of Gulthandor. Shortly after they landed, Anton and the others noticed that the Octopus, a pirate ship loyal to Evendur, was approaching their location. To avoid a confrontation with the corsair vessel, the group quickly left the coast and began traveling through Gulthandor toward Turmish.