Almost two centuries have passed since the mysterious tragedy of the Poseidon's Fury left its entire crew slaughtered without a trace of the assailant. Only a single shred of evidence remains - a cursed scroll clutched in the captain's severed hand...
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Soon, the group found themselves once again in the small spare room at Caravos' hut, gathered around a flickering lamp just like they had weeks ago when they first started their journey.
Now, their task was finished, and they started thinking about writing down their efforts. "With our findings firmly in hand, it's time to organize our thoughts and write them down on paper," said Themistonoe.
"Yes," agreed Ikkos. "We need to present a clear and logical account to convince the Archives of what we discovered."
Mnesarete nodded. "Our thorough investigation process will help prove that we're reliable. We should explain how we gathered evidence systematically and cross-checked our sources."
Dex added, "And describe how we applied critical thinking at each stage, from reading the scroll to the final revelation."
Chrysomallo smiled. "Let's not forget about your clever deductions, Dex, or Asham's potion that helped us solve many riddles."
Themistonoe started writing a basic outline on wax tablets. "We'll start with a general description of the first mysteries. Then we'll talk about each place we visited and each artefact we found, along with the insights we gained."
"Make sure to include our translations of primary sources and Caravos' guidance," added Ikkos.
Mnesarete said, "We should also explain every theory we came up with and considered to show that we were careful in our approach."
"How many words do you think it will take to explain our efforts fully?" wondered Themistonoe.
Ikkos thought for a moment. "If we make it too short, it might leave unanswered questions. But if it's too long, readers might lose interest."
Mnesarete spoke up. "I think around five thousand words should strike the right balance—enough space to explain our methods and findings thoroughly, but still concise enough to keep readers engaged."
Dex looked worried. "I think even five thousand words won't be enough to capture the depth of our investigation and adventure. Ten thousand words would do justice to its complexity."
Chrysomallo agreed. "Ten thousand words would allow us to explain everything clearly and convince the Archives. But it feels like a challenging task to write such a lengthy piece."
Themistonoe sighed. "You both make good points. A work that is too short might not be taken seriously. But if it's too long, it might overwhelm our readers."
Mnesarete suggested, "Maybe seven thousand five hundred words would give our story enough room to breathe while still being readable?"
Ikkos considered. "That seems like a reasonable choice. It would provide enough detail while remaining accessible."
The others agreed that seven and a half thousand words gave the investigation the attention it deserved without overwhelming readers. Themistonoe explained the plan, and they began to document each stage of the journey in detail. Now armed with knowledge and words, their manuscript was finally ready to reveal long-hidden mysteries.
