Hardor’s fucking Gaze. One of three vessels commanded by the Deep Wardens, dominating the high seas, and bringing swift justice down on anyone or anything that was deemed a threat to life in the Swell. Fathus’ protectors and lackeys were the only humans that were blessed with the ability to thrive in the swell, putting them just below the Oceanids on the hierarchy of import to the ocean god. Vila always thought they sounded like a bunch of assholes, but she did envy the freedom they held. Near complete autonomy of will, unrivaled strength and stamina, and life on the open ocean—if one didn’t
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