When the hamlet came into view, Talogan opened his mouth to order the black flag hoisted up the mast. But before he could, he took notice of something rather odd. The hamlet was empty. Not a single soul could be seen among the huts and cabins of the hamlet. Talogan raised an eyebrow at this. Where was everybody? At a time like this, they should have been working. But nobody was there. Something wasn't right. "Captain, don't see any villagers here." Tayang said as the first mate ascended to the bridge to speak with the captain. "Tis the middle of the day so I suspect most of the fishermen ain't here, but I don't see no fishwives or anything. Ought we moor and find out where everyone is at?"
"Bring us in." Talogan said with a nod. "And have the crew ready themselves for anything. There might be more to this hamlet than I originally believed."