Previously on Reclaiming Orathos

Twenty-five days at sea, and finally — land ho! The galleon slides into Fort Foothold, the Reclamation's first beachhead on Orathos, and you've got a day to burn before the road calls.

Oh, and Kain? Gone. In his place looms Draak — an eight-foot, big-hearted lizardman who swears he was born on the boat, inherited Kain's gold, and can't count past ten. Good luck explaining that to Brebo.

You scatter across the fort. Lash sets Tilda up with a shop and a tearful goodbye. Draak buys a land boat — a dragon-prowed carriage you'll be hauling overland. Ashlyn pawns her cutlass for chainmail and a fresh makeover. Fenric finally corners a mage, Carmelia, who hands him a target: Euphemia Fayeth, Laewendas's right hand. Thalia launches a postal empire, cake and all.

Queen Ysolde herself greets the ship — and pointedly never mentions the secret princess you smuggled ashore.

Now, signets stamped and documents sealed, Draak picks up the chain. The road to Ankley awaits.

SUMMARY: Landfall at Fort Foothold — Draak replaces Kain, errands done, the road to Ankley begins.