The Expedition (2)

"But well, that is the case for a normal place. There is a reason, we, Duchy of Thaddeus, is the strongest naval force in the entire world." 

Murmurs rippled through the crowd, a mix of acknowledgment and unease. Lucavion noted the flickers of doubt in some faces, contrasted with the calm resolve in others. 

"The strategy is simple," the officer said, raising his voice slightly to recapture the room. "Our mages will create stable platforms—ground, if you will—on the water itself. These constructs will serve as our battlefields, allowing our adventurers, soldiers, and knights to engage the monsters as if on land. But make no mistake—the sea is a harsh mistress. These platforms are not unshakable fortresses. They will require constant maintenance from the mages, and coordination will be key." 

Lucavion's brows lifted slightly at the explanation. It was bold, creative, and dangerously ambitious.