The king is... touchy. You knew that! But that fool... that impression! It was too much. So, here you are, the six of you, in the new world.

You are adventurers, really, and that's what gave the king his idea. "Found that funny, did you? Hmmm. Did you know, I just thought of a marvelous idea! I am even now planning and outfitting an expedition to this new continent we hear news of. Reportedly, the discoverers were trapped there for 10 years while they built a replacement ship for the one dashed to pieces on the rocks. Establishing a foothold on this new land is now your task, and a large and wealthy estate thereon will be your reward. My stewards will see to your preparations, as to your specifications."

And that was it. You were a "guest" of the king for the 8 weeks the preparations took, and then you were on the ship and gone. The king did as promised, you are fully outfitted, but save for a miracle, you will never see your home again.