The Thracians bring reinforcements and attack at dawn, killing 72 of your drunken men.

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The rest flee, and grieve for their comrades. A storm then buffets the ships for 9 days, but finally you are able to land on another island. After filling your water casks you send a small scouting party to explore and find food, but they fail to return. You eventually find them eating the fruit of the Lotus flower with the islanders. They offer it to you.