Magic is truly a convenient tool; the savings in human and material resources are nothing short of astonishing. In less than a few minutes, rows of rafts were tied together, each capable of holding over a dozen people, forming a magnificent and imposing small fleet.
We linked every five boats together with chains to prevent the restless currents from breaking our formation and to make it easier to look out for one another in case of trouble. The hulls rocked violently in the water, but this setup helped stabilize our center of gravity to a certain degree, keeping everyone from being knocked over or thrown into the water.
Seventeen or eighteen rafts glided across the tranquil surface, leaving layer upon layer of ripples in their wake.
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