Burly Men At Sea

Great Barnacled One

It’s dark inside the whale, but the men appear to be intact.

Wooden Trousers

“Aye, they’ll float,” nods Steady Beard.

The Path of Waiting

“Time flows quickly in contemplation of the Great One’s splendor.”

The Long Way

“Really very sorry for scuttling your promotion and all that,” offers Steady Beard.

QUITE GOOD AT FLOWERS

“Quick, while we’ve a chance!” whispers Hasty Beard, leading the way to the boat.

Out of the Deepening Darkness

Collapsing, the maelstrom tosses the men in their barrels toward the surface.

Womenfolk in the Water

Finding the dark water empty, the men quickly regret their course of action.

Well Met…

“Er, hullo,” stammers Brave Beard.

…Bearded Travelers

The absurdity of underwater speech only adds to the wonder apparent on his face.