Further south is shit. Only dogs and clay mud across the Waking Sea. And I can't recommend Orlais either.

[It's a long courtyard that leads up to the central tower's stairwell and domineering entryway. They have time for questions.]

You'd be better off to make your way East and North. At least the weather in Antiva would welcome you. Which is kind advice, so don't be a cock. You'd be suspicious too in my position.