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With the help of Nobanion, Stedd and his companions swiftly journeyed through Gulthandor, and they soon made their way to Morningstar Hollows, which they discovered was being occupied by the pirates of the Octopus. The group ambushed and defeated the reavers, and after the victorious skirmish, they took control of the Octopus. Shortly thereafter, the band set sail for Sapra, but before they departed, they learned from the villagers that all of Turmish was starving due to the perpetual rains.