Emperor & Agnar
Emperor
I was just reviewing some old maritime charts—there's a lot of room for improvement in the way they plotted those forgotten coastlines. Have you ever tried mapping a path using only legends and the stars?
Agnar
I’ve chased the old sea roads with nothing but a tattered sextant and the moon’s face. Legends give you a story, but the stars? They’re the map that never lies.
Emperor
If your sextant’s still working, good; if not, the moon can’t be the only thing keeping you honest out there. Legends help you remember where to look, but without proper instruments, you’ll still be chasing shadows. Keep the stars in mind, but double‑check with a functioning tool before you chart the next course.
Agnar
Good, keep that brass brass on the shelf, just in case the stars play tricks. A compass that doesn’t need a battery is a friend you can trust. The legends keep you from forgetting where the tides came from, but a working tool is the anchor that won’t drift into fog.
Emperor
Well noted. Keep the brass ready, but remember a battery‑free compass is still a tool that can be misled if the magnetic field shifts. Legends keep the narrative, but a solid instrument is the real anchor when the fog rolls in.
Agnar
You’re right—magnetic storms can bend a compass, but at least it won’t run out of juice. Legends guide the mind, tools steady the hand. Keep both close, and you’ll never be lost again.