“I never put much thought into the arcane references to giants once roaming the world.†Captain’s log entry, HMS Pertinacious, day 184 The bend of this day has shaken the very souls of this crew-- a crew most worthy and loyal to the task of mapping and claiming for the crown lands recently reached by His Eminence’s explorer, Paldifellow. Two months to cross the Great Mare, three months of sailing and charting the waters of this desolate and lush barrier could not prepare one for what providence had in store for us today. I had ordered the longboats launched and crew to row into a particularly narrow strait with the Pertinacious in tow. Now hours later, few words have been spoken. The officers and crew are dealing with it best they can. For those who are literate, I have ordered them to describe these events and will include it in this official log for posterity. For those who can’t write, I ordered to sketch what eye’s have gleaned for I am sure there are those who will not accept what we have seen. A personal note to my friend and anthropologist, Lord Waiken Stree, “I wish you were here.†B6.1 and PSP for post Good luck to all