The ship requires about three days of repairs before the crew are able to operate it correctly again. The captain is able to keep the crew orderly despite the delay and you continue on your way. The weather continues to be amicable, although the heat is gradually growing as you head south. . . . edit . . . .
As it approaches you can see its a longboat, a curiously primitive looking vessel, crewed by six light-skinned humans. The boat lists badly to the post side.
A woman stands up and shouts "In the name of the honourable Lord Henri d'Aventhal, ruler of Fort Belurian, I request a moment of your time. Our fort has been attacked by a vicious dragon, and I fear that before long, it will fall. I ask for aid in defending the fort"