The Docks (VG)
Dear Family,
As you know, I've never been overly fond of being in the water - especially when I can't see the bottom. This week that changed completely. We began our naval training several days ago and while the work is hard and physically exhausting I must say that I am enjoying it thoroughly.
The docks are far beneath the city in a large natural cavern that leads out to the open sea. Just getting there is an adventure in itself. Due to the time it takes to reach them, we've moved our barracks to a building just off the piers for the duration of our naval exercises. It's taken some time for my eyes to adjust to the dimly lit caverns, as I'm not accustomed to having no sky above my head. While I know the city is above us I feel somewhat removed from it all. I do like it down here though, but it is always nice to see the sun again.
We've been training mostly on the fleet's smaller vessels, which are still many times larger than any boat I'd ever been on before. At first the constant rocking made me nervous and made it difficult to maneuver through the rigging, but the more I'm on the water, the more I like it. It has a calming effect that I've felt nowhere else. I also can't help but take a moment to sit back and stare every time we leave the docks and venture out to sea. The sight of the city standing proudly on top of the rocky cliffs is something I doubt I'll ever tire of.
More Soon, Recruit Aldric Mason
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