Eastern Coast: Aqualis Navigators III

Week 3: Days 15–21 Region: Eastern Coast – Aqualis Navigators

Day 15 - Tide’s Gift Festival Commences
Location: Central Harbor Platforms
Weather: Twin suns bright, light offshore breeze, mild tide.

Observations:
Opening ceremonies began at dawn; offerings of fruit and woven sea nets cast into the tide. Bioluminescent algae responded with increased glow, forming a ring around the central platform.

Brief Notes:
Trade temporarily halted during choral rites; festival expected to last three days.

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Day 16 - Resonant Currents
Location: Eastern Channel Confluence
Weather: Hazy morning, clearing by mid-day; tide rising steady.

Observations:
Currents unusually harmonic, carrying distant chants from the central harbor. Navigators reported smoother glider landings along the eastern docks.

Brief Notes:
Shellsmiths recorded higher-than-average sales during festival; influx of travelers noted.

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Day 17 - Festival High Tide
Location: Main Tide Gardens
Weather: Overcast, intermittent showers, warm undertow.

Observations:
Final day of Tide’s Gift Festival saw ritual immersion of elders; conduits pulsed in response, energizing surrounding coral. Apprentices maintained tide gardens to absorb excess bloom energy.

Brief Notes:
No reported incidents; festival concluded without ecological imbalance.

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Day 18 - Post-Festival Drift
Location: Southern Mooring Lanes
Weather: Overcast morning, strong western wind, choppy afternoon seas.

Observations:
Eco-boats began redistributing festival offerings and debris. Glowfish density increased near southern moorings, drawn to residual fruit sugars.

Brief Notes:
Scheduled inspection of southern tide turbines for overgrowth tomorrow.

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Day 19 - Turbine Clearing
Location: South Reef Energy Spires
Weather: Clear sky, brisk wind, low tide.

Observations:
Tide turbine array cleared of seaweed and minor coral buildup. Navigators rotated energy output to compensate during maintenance.

Brief Notes:
Migratory Driftfin pods shifted course eastward; navigators updated kelp maps accordingly.

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Day 20 - Conduit Surge
Location: Northern Coral Veins
Weather: High humidity, twin suns veiled by thin clouds, calm seas.

Observations:
Unexpected surge along northern conduit caused momentary overglow of algae beds. Tide judges declared it a favorable omen for the coming trade run.

Brief Notes:
No structural damage observed; ritual dampening planned at dusk.

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Day 21 - Skybound Preparations
Location: Outer Docks and Glider Platforms
Weather: Warm, steady breeze, afternoon haze over horizon.

Observations:
Glider crews finalized routes for the early Skybound Festival; eco-boats adjusted sail formations to support glider winds. Apprentices recorded currents by hand.

Brief Notes:
Central Highlands barge confirmed arrival in two days; exchange of solar crystal shards scheduled.