The Launching point features a number of large wooden planks sitting at a downward slope going straight into the water.  On each side of the launching point there sits a large, ornate bronze figure of a light house that is used to tether the ships to the dock and keep them from casting away while the sailors prepare to board the ship. The launching point is very narrow, with large stone braces on either side of the dock.
Launching point, Lake
knight
resting travelers
It's good we get to rest after that long journey. We are both weary. I just need a mug of ale and relax.
"I just got off a boat. Tell me, do you know of an inn or alehouse nearby?" I do, but the likes of you would not do well in our inn's. It isn't a place for one who can't hold their own "Ahh. Yeah, It's been a long journey, I'm too tired for much of anything besides ale and a place to sit. Do you know of anywhere I could find that?" I imagine if you go a bit more inland there is a tavern you could try. The men and I are preparing to go on a journey soon, and we are blood hungry, best not get in our way. "Ah, where are you headed?" To the western islands, to fight king Zen. And take his land. "Ah, good luck! I hear his lands are rich with spice and gold" And soon, they will be our lands! Have you ever picked up a sword, traveler?  "Oh, no, nothing more than farming tools for me." Well if you are any good, our king is offering land to farmers. However, if you are a fraud or fail at tending to the crops, he sends us to... take it back. By force. "Of course! I've grown wheat and corn all my life, I've never have a crop fail." Very well. Go to the castle, say Sir Bide sent you to ask about farming land. But be warned. We are not friends, and my knowing you won't help if you fail. 