Yeah, rabbit pirates is a definite possibility. That or maybe some wolves managed to chase after them.

Yeah. Or whatever was there when they left boarded the boats and gave persuit. I mean, we have to have some epic sea battles, and pirates or persuers are perhaps the best creatures to fight against plot-wise. It could be something else, like maybe there was a mutiny and some of the crew rose up against Whitson, and Grimble was working with them and decided to turn them in instead. This probably makes no sense, it's been a long time (three years!!!!) since I read any TGE and it's due time for a reread. 🤣🤣🤣

Yes!!!!!

As in dragons on ships? Or sea monsters?

No, legit sea dragons. In the water. Spitting fire at the rabbits.