After the battle, Woodrat wasted no time getting the crew back to the ship. Ozzy carried the massive chest on his shoulder as they jogged across the Sargasso. The captain announced that treasure hunting was successful, and they were leaving immediately before something else happened. All of the crew were in agreement with him. They were still in shock from taking part in a battle with such a powerful opponent.

Woodrat was bruised and battered; the blows he took in the battle hadn't hurt until the fight ended. He wanted nothing more than to drink a bottle of rum and sleep away his bruises. But he wanted his ship more. He wanted to sail away from here with a good crew and a flashy ship and to show it off in every port he'd ever been to. He wanted to tell stories and show off his loot. Torn muscles and bruises would have to wait. He saw that his mate was limping as well. It took a lot of smoke to tear up masts and shatter ships, and he could tell that Ozzy was also feeling the effects. But the fight was over, and they were walking away with a chest full of loot. That was all that mattered.The crew had had their fill of adventure and were also anxious to return to the ship. Getting underway would mean returning to everyday work and celebrating their victory with a mug of rum and a night of telling stories. The promise of a rich reward from the chest was also raising morale.

Admiral Lord Peerson, Knight of the Haze, First Minister to Queen Alura, 3rd Lord of the Inner Sea, Baron of Cingo, and Traitor to the Crown, has perished at last, along with his ship, Conquest.In acknowledgment of his service to the Queens in this matter, Captain Woodrat of the Splinter is given the Island of Cingo and the hereditary title of Baron of Cingo.Each member of Captain Woodrat's crew will receive a splendid ribbon to wear on holiday commemorating this magnificent victory and a piece of the treasure the Admiral carried on his ship.