A Small Start

I am Admiral Odesyus of Alliance Naval Command. Our ship was forced to port on your island due to an infestation of sorts. It's embarrassing to even talk about, but goblins somehow managed to stow away in the holds of both of my ships.$B$BLast night, while most of the ship's crew was asleep below deck, they struck!$B$BStranger still, they took our navigation gear and jumped ship!$B$BThey disappeared into the thicket, east of here. Will you go in search of our gear? It will make for a strong gesture.