AJ groaned as he woke up, "Ugh, that hurt," he complained.
	He noticed he was laying face down on the deck of his ship, but he also realized that he felt the heat of the sun on his face. He groaned again as he got up off the floor and stood up. Looking around he found that the fog they were in is now gone, and that the sky has cleared up and the sun shining down. He also noticed that the engines were still running and that the boat was still moving. Quickly looking around he found the captain and helmsman were still on the floor.
	"Captain," called out AJ, shaking the canine's shoulder.
	"Captain, wake up," said AJ, as the dog groaned.
	"Ugh, I'm up," groaned the captain.
	AJ turned his attention to the helmsman as the captain got up off the floor. 
	"What happened, sir," asked the captain, as he stood back up, straightening his uniform.
	"I don't know," answered AJ. "Felt a sharp pain, and next thing I know, I'm laying on the deck."
	"How long were we out," asked the captain.
	"Again, I don't know," repeated AJ. "All I know is we're clear of that fog."
	"Good," said the captain, looking around the boat. "Looks like nothing was damaged."
	"No, and from what I can tell, nobody hurt either," said AJ. "I'm going to check on the others."
	However, before AJ or the captain could do anything, "Sir, we have a problem," came from the helmsman.
	"What is  it," asked the captain.
	"Our heading has changed," answered the helmsman. "We're no longer going south southwest, we're heading directly due north."
	"What, how," asked AJ.
	"Land ho," came a yell from the crow's nest.
	AJ quickly turned and looked up at the man in the nest, and without saying anything he started walking towards the main mast. Before he could get there, Tai came up to the deck.
	"Did I hear land," he asked seeing AJ.
	"Yes, and I'm going to check it out," AJ answered. "Did you just wake up?"
	"Yeah, I blacked out and woke up a few minutes ago," said Tai. "Seems everybody else is just getting up now."
	"Make sure nobody is hurt," said AJ. "I'm going up to check this 'land'."
	"Of course," said Tai, as he went back down the steps below deck.
	AJ went back to the main mast and looked up at the nest. He thought for a second then he reached for the clasp of his cloak. He undid the clasp and let the cloak fall to the ground, revealing his wings wrapped around him. He unfurled them, letting them stretch out to full size. They were the same height as AJ, six feet from top to bottom, and 20 feet from tip to tip. They looked like regular wings of a fire dragon, but with major differences, first was that the middle membrane was missing, AJ had it removed to allow him to wrap them around him, while still letting him us his arms. Second was that the membrane was transparent at the top while going to a deep blue towards the bottom. At the bottom going up to two feet was red flames, either with the wings wrapped around him or stretched out, it looked like AJ was surrounded by fire. He flapped his wings a couple of times and then he took off and floated his way through the riggings towards the crow's nest. He landed on the railing as the crewman watched him.
	"This land you spotted," asked AJ.
	"Spotted to the fore, sir," answered the man. "Here, see for yourself."
	He handed AJ his telescope, which AJ used and looked ahead.
	"Hmmm...," thought AJ, seeing the land. "I'll be back in a few minutes."
	Without waiting, AJ flew off to port side of the ship and hovered there for a bit. He focused his energy and then suddenly it looked like he disappeared. What nobody realized for a short time, was that AJ used his abilities to almost instantly fly straight up for two miles. As he used his wings and energy, he looked through the telescope to get a better view of the land. Using the telescope, AJ realized that the land is a huge continent, but he can't recognize the shoreline from any maps he's seen before. What he does see, is a natural bay straight ahead, and what looks like a large river feeding it from the north shore. He could just barely make out what looks like a port and a walled town near that river mouth.
	"Maybe someone in that port can tell us where we are," said AJ, to himself.
	AJ then made his move and started to dive down back to the boat. It took him a few minutes to fly back down, as he reached near the water, he spread out his wings and swooped up causing a spray of water to kick up. He flew back to the ship and to the crow's nest, to return the telescope to the crewman. After returning the telescope, AJ floated back down to the deck, and put on his cloak. Once he adjusted his cloak, he went back to the captain.
	"Anything to report," asked the captain.
	"It's a huge continent," said AJ.
	"Main land," asked the captain.
	"Don't think so," said AJ. "I can't place the shoreline to any of the maps we have. There is a natural bay ahead, and I thought I saw a port at the northern part of the bay."
	"Then we head to the port, lord," asked the captain.
	"Yes, there we should be able to discover were we are," said AJ.
	"Aye, m'lord," said the captain. "Stay on course, helm."
	"Aye aye, sir," said the helmsman.
	"Call me, when we get close to port," said AJ, as he left and headed to the stairs below deck.
	"Aye," acknowledged the captain.
	AJ went below deck and started to talk to Tai and others about what he saw and his plan about heading into the unknown port. It took them two hours to reach the bay, it was as they traveled up the bay to the port, did they see that the port was of good size and there were a few open births that they could dock at. As they got even closer, it was noticed that the ships there are all about half the size of their ship, and it would be tight for them to dock. However, they found that across the river from the port city, there was a dock wall, and no ships taking up space. AJ and captain agreed to dock along that wall, shutting off all engines and letting the ship drift towards the wall. A few dock workers watched this new ship drift in but they quicker got ready to help it dock when they saw the crew getting ready to throw their ropes. Once docked, they lowered the walkway down to the dock, AJ, Tai and a couple of crewmen, disembarked.
	"Alright, I'm going into town and see about getting some info," said AJ to Tai. "Stay here and make sure that the ship is safe and maybe scrounge some info yourself."
	"I'll see what I can do, my lord," said Tai.
	AJ looked around and found a bridge crossing the river and towards the town. He got to the door of the town, he found a guard standing next to the door.
	"Greetings," said the guard, as AJ got closer.
	"Hello," returned AJ. "I am a traveler and I'm new here. Are there any inns here?"
	"Of course," answered the guard. "Here"
	The guard opened the door and motioned AJ to enter with him. Entering the town, AJ found himself in what looks like a walled courtyard.
	"Welcome to Leyawiin, traveler," said the guard. "There are two inns here in town."
	"Take this road," said the guard, pointing to an arch past a tree. "Keep going all they way to the other door, the last building on your right is Five Claws Lodge. If you make a left at the chapel the second building on your left is the Three Sisters Inn. You can food, drinks and a bed from either one."
	"Thanks for your help," said AJ, with a slight bow.
	"Enjor your stay," said the guard, then he turned away and headed back out the door.
	As AJ walked towards the arch, he saw tapestries hanging from the stone walls, green fabric, with a prancing horse at the top. The same design was on the guard's chestplate.
	"Must be the town's crest," said AJ to himself. As he walked past the arch and into the town proper, he saw that it looks like a dump. Looking around he kept walking and as he past the delapitated buildings, he got into the better looking part of town. He saw a general store and decided to enter that store instead. As he opened the door, he heard a bell ring out, and he saw a shorter man turn around and face him. 
	"Welcome to Gundalas' Best Goods and Guarantees," said the man.
	AJ noticed his ears were different than men, and he had to keep himself staring at it.
	"Gundalas, I presume," asked AJ.
	"Yes, how can I help you?"
	"I just arrived here, and I'm looking for some maps," answered AJ
	"What kind of maps are you looking for," asked Gundalas. "Map of Leyawiin?"
	"No, something like a map of the continent," said AJ.
	Gundalas looked at AJ with surprise, "A map of Tamriel? Where are you from?"
	"I've just sailed up from the south," answered AJ. "I've never been here before."
	"Oh, well then, I don't have maps like that," said Gundalas. "I think Bugak over at Southern Books would have something like that."
	"Where is Southern Books," asked AJ.
	"Ah, head left at the chapel," started Gundalas. "Keep going until you see a square with four buildings. The building in the back right corner is Southern Books."
	"Thank you," said AJ.
	"Oh wait, you'll need septims," said Gundalas, as AJ turned to leave.
	"Ah, 'money'," thought AJ. "Hmm...you'll buy certain things, right?"
	"Yes, do you have anything," asked Gundalas.
	AJ thought for a minute, then it hit him as he saw some armor and weapons on display on the wall. "You take weapons," he asked.
	"Yes, I do," answered Gundalas.
	AJ reached under his cloak and undid a the harness that held his sword. "How much can you give for this," he asked, holding the sword in his hands.
	Gundalas took the sword, and he almost dropped it, "Heavy, isn't it," he said.
	"Yes," smiled AJ.
	Gundalas slid the sword out of the scabbard, as AJ took the scabbard to let Gundalas get a better look at the blade.
	"It looks like an Akiviri blade," said Gundalas. "We don't find a lot of them anymore."
	"It is a modern take on a very old style we found," explained AJ.
	"Ah, explains the high quality," said Gundalas. "I will take it. I'll give you 1000 septims for it. Should be more than enough for any maps you need, and any other things you might need."
	"Thank you again, Gundalas," said AJ, handing the scabbard back.
	Gundalas took the scabbard and slid the sword back in, then placing it down on the counter, he turned to open a cabinet. He took out an empty sack and a very large sack, placing both down on the counter next to the sword. He opened the large bag and started counting out small gold coins, and putting them in the empty bag. Once he counted to 1000, Gundalas tied up the bag and handed it to AJ, "Here you are, 1000 septims."
	"Again, thank you," said AJ, taking the bag of gold. "I hope to come back here again."
	"Goodbye," said Gundalas, as AJ left the store.
	AJ looked around to get his bearings, he spotted the chapel that both the guard and Gundalas said and he walked down the road that crossed in front of it. Walking past the chapel, he started seeing more townsfolk walking around. He saw men and women, some with the same kind of ears that Gundalas had, he also saw anthros like him. Though not fully like him, they looked like dragons like him, but much more lizard-like. He also saw feline anthros, they looked like lions, panthers, and some even like old domesticated cats. It felt like being at home, but with more men, than anthros. Paying no more heed to the townsfolk, he found his way to Southern Books, and entered. What he saw caught him by surprise, a green 'man', was staring back at him. He had ears, like Gundalas, almost no hair, a 'smashed' upturned nose, and a couple of tusks coming up from his lower jaw.
	"What do you want," said the 'man' bluntly, snapping AJ out of his thoughts.
	"Sorry, I've been told that you might have some maps," said AJ. "Gundalas pointed me here."
	"Yeah, I've got some maps," said the man. "What are you looking for exactly?"
	"Maps of...uh...oh, Tamriel," answered AJ. "And also maps of the individual provinces."
	"You new in town," asked the man.
	"Yes, just sailed into port coming in from the south," answered AJ.
	"Well, I'm Bugak," said the man. "And let me find out what maps I have."
	"Alright," said AJ, as Bugak left and went up some stairs.
	AJ as he was left alone, started to look around at the books on display. There were some books that caught his eye, they were guides to different cities. As much as he would like to get them, he realized that he doesn't have a satchel to carry them. He did see a small manuscript, pulling it out, AJ opened it and he read the title.
	"A Pocket Guide to the Empire," muttered AJ, to himself. "Looks interesting."
	AJ quickly flipped through the pages, scanning the contents. As he was going through the book, Bugak started to walk back down the stairs.
	"Seems I only have a couple of maps you're looking for," said Bugak.
	"Oh, what you have," asked AJ.
	"I have the full map of Tamriel," said Bugak, as he walked back behind the counter. "And a map of Cyrodiil."
	AJ took one and unrolled it, looking at it he had the map of Tamriel. It had the entire continent, including a couple of islands, that AJ didn't see before. It showed the boarders of each province, which AJ counted eight, and also points out where the major cities are. He rolled the map back up and opened up the other one. Looking at the map of Cyrodiil, AJ found it marked with many different symbols and numbers. Off in the lower left hand corner, AJ found the legend, describing the symbols, and also names of all the places marked on the map.
	"These will do for now," said AJ, rolling the Cyrodiil map up. "How much for them, and also for this?"
	Bugak looked at the book, seeing that it's the pocket guide, "Ehh...150 for the book and maps," he said.
	"Alright," said AJ. He pulled out the bag of septims and counted out 150 and handed them Bugak.
	AJ took the maps and book, and left without a word from Bugak. Leaving the bookstore, in the center of the square, sat a clock tower, AJ looking up at the time, sees that it is almost noon. He thought it would be best and head back to the boat. He walked back the way he came and left the city. Getting back to the boat he spotted Tai, sitting on a pylon.
	"Found anything," asked Tai, as AJ walked up.
	"Learned a few things," said AJ. "Let's talk on the boat."
	They both headed up the gangway and back on the boat. There they spent some time talking about what they both learned. But after some time, they came to an agreement, they're stuck here but from Tai's eavesdropping, they might be able to get themselves a stronghold without too much trouble.