South Beach

Arcane_lighthouse_by_igorkieryluk-d8530a3.jpg Beacon
The first Discovery that the players will make. It is hovering about six feet above the water very close to the beach. It is about 60 feet tall from its base and tapers up like a tree but appears to be made of solid stone. The dazzling blue light that it gives off is appealing to elves, repulsive to humans, and the dwarf has no feeling about it whatsover. People who wish to jump up and explore it can do so. There are no entrances at the bottom. It is definitely melded by magic. Faint elvish runes decorate near the base. The translate to: south sea beacon seven.

The beacon only became visible after dark. It had hidden itself for unknown reasons during the day and when you floated onto the nearby land. Other than some bird droppings, do you spot anything else unusual? (player choice)
 * What happened here recently?

Looking back into the ocean, you see the ship that you had escaped from about to pass close by, heading further up the coast. Does it feel like something else happened here recently?
 * What is about to happen?

The beacon might exist just to warn or guide ships but it might serve other functions. The maker or keeper of this beacon might be aware that you are now on this island?
 * What should I be on the lookout for?

There doesn't appear to be anything to steal or borrow from the beacon but the light itself might keep predators away. On the other hand it might draw them in. There's no sign of that, however.
 * What here is useful or valuable to me?

Given the source of the writing and arcane craft? The elves. Definitely elves.
 * Who’s really in control here?

Quinn and Elle seem to benefit from having the beacon shine on them. But Kethra and Jaylin have urge to stay far back from it and the shore; Meredith doesn't feel much at all. is a little forboding. (Ask players what is?)
 * What here is not what it appears to be?

The Second Discovery is The Captain's Log and that has been written and put in as a handout for Elle. I am going to imagine that the characters are going to want to discuss that in detail. The third discovery may or may not be the Blood Ruby dagger and its curse or the pouch of blood rubies.