The Tide-Swept Crate

As the tide recedes from the jagged rocks of the Salt-Spray Coast, a weathered wooden crate sits wedged between two barnacle-covered stones. Water drips from its cracked lid, revealing a collection of modest supplies likely lost by a local fisherman or a small trading vessel during the last storm. While not containing a king's ransom, these humble items offer a glimmer of hope for those just starting their journey along the shore.