The wave crashed over the ship, threatening to capsize her. But Rohan, anticipating the move, adjusted the wheel with a strength and precision that belied his age. The Maverick's Revenge tilted, her hull groaning in protest, but she didn't flip.

Rohan smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Anytime, crew. That's what captains are for."

Rohan, a seasoned captain with over a decade of experience at sea, had been in tougher spots before. His calm and confident demeanor was a beacon of reassurance for his crew. As he scanned the horizon, his eyes narrowed; the storm was closer than he had anticipated.

As the storm raged on, a massive wave, larger than any they had seen, began to form on the horizon. The crew gasped in unison as it bore down on them.