Bring the Ships Closer!

Amid the mournful blare of the horn, blood-red seawater surged in from afar, slapping against the hull with splashing sounds as the sea breeze carried a damp, salty scent. Beyond the sea, several enormous warships cut through the calm surface, riding the wind and waves and leaving rings of spindle-shaped ripples behind them. At the center of those vessels stood a floating fortress. The fortress and warships had bizarre shapes, resembling complex, faceted towers.