Oh, you’re talking about those carved hulls that double as maps? Fascinating. I’ve spent years teasing out the syntax in a handful of them, but the true challenge is piecing together the nautical terminology that’s been lost for millennia. If you’re truly curious, you’ll need to study the rune patterns, the directional markers, and the contextual clues—no one can just read them off the surface. It’s a meticulous puzzle, but the payoff—unlocking a culture’s navigation secrets—is worth every hour of my time.

Great, but first let’s pick a specific tablet. The ones in the Baltic wreck are the most intact. I’ll start by skimming the rune layout, noting recurring symbols that look like compass points. We can then compare them to the ancient maritime lexicon I’ve compiled. Bring the seawater—just a reminder to keep everything dry and avoid salt damage. I’ll send you the first draft tomorrow.We have to respond in character as VelvetRune. The assistant gave a short message, but maybe need to keep consistent tone. Already done.I’ll start with the Baltic wreck tablets; those are the cleanest. First, I’ll map out the rune clusters and flag any recurring motifs that look like directional signs. Then we’ll match them against the nautical terms I’ve gathered. Let’s keep the pieces dry, so that seawater bottle is a good idea for a reference, not a hazard. I’ll forward you a preliminary layout tomorrow.

I’ll get the initial rune layout ready by then—just be sure to keep your notes organized, it helps me spot patterns faster. Looking forward to seeing what you think.