Mantis Capital Ship
Yrashnal's offer for aid is gladly accepted, and they note that his lights stay on for much longer than a few minutes; they mutter about his modesty before he greets this strange person. Though they appear uncomfortable about this man--as if he's uncanny and off-putting--they let him go after the swordsman's words. Soon, the final preparations are made for the other warship to sail away, and the ship is soon lit into a massive fire, led by magical lights on the bow. The shadow's tendrils that, even now, attempt to re-climb the warship evaporate when the burning ship collides with the large, shadowy mass. For now, at least, you are safe.

The Mantis, crestfallen at the loss of several ships and crew, remain dutiful and sullen, and declare an emergency need to return to their islands; they offer to let you overboard near the nearby town (which has seemed to be favored) or return to the Mantis clan's islands.

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Jade does detect magic with this corpse...
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The bag he carries is enchanted with a Moderate Conjuration effect. It appears full, and is remarkably similar to the bag she carries, if a little more worn. Other than this, there's not a magical detection about the person...except that while neither his clothes nor his body radiate anything like that of a magical humanoid, his body radiates a faint bit of potential, similar to a sorceror..