Lunch and Route Discussion:

• The group has lunch and discusses their travel routes.

Arrival in Hussin:

• They enjoy clear skies and good seas, arriving in Hussin, which is both a seaport and an airport.
• Airships in Hussin are larger and flatter than water ships, with paddles to push through the air, lacking rudders or oars.

Ennis's Curiosity:

• Ennis is eager to learn from Sebastian and is fascinated by the airships, pointing out their features upon arrival.

Captain's Farewell:

• The captain shakes hands with the group, offering his services whenever needed.

Bustling City:

• The city is bustling between the seaport and airport with many people, stalls, and activities.

Searching for Lucien Fournier:

• The group looks for Lucien Fournier, a connection of Captain Rohan, at the trade house in Hussin.

Laura's Input:

• Laura has something important to say.

Seeking Refreshments:

• The guys want a drink, so Mercer looks for dinner and an inn.

Ocean's Bounty Tavern:

• They find the "Ocean's Bounty" tavern with clean linens, nice tables, and an open bar.
• Mercer gets a table, orders a drink, and socializes, becoming the life of the party.

Mercer's Networking:

• Mercer mingles, discussing the recent hurricane and raising a toast to sailors lost at sea.
• Gene, a local, raises a toast to the "Victory," displaying a desire to be a loyal follower.

Accommodations:

• Violet secures food and rooms for the group, while Caldwalder explores the streets.

Underhanded Dealings:

• Caldwalder suspects hidden underhanded dealings but doesn't find any immediately.

Airships Inquiry:

• Mercer asks about airships, learning they can fly above storms.

Shop Encounter:

• Sebastian and Caldwalder visit a shop, where Sebastian mentions a potential opportunity with a person in Kataclystos, but the merchant remains suspicious.
• As they leave, Caldwalder senses a commotion and pulls Sebastian aside.

Girl on the Run:

• A girl being chased by three men shoves an item into Caldwalder's arms before running off.
• Caldwalder confronts the men, claiming they should control their sister.

Following the Men:

• Caldwalder attempts to follow the men, while Sebastian tries to remain inconspicuous.

Jeweller's Guild:

• Violet and Mercer visit the Jeweller's Guild, which is involved in import and export and has a lounge area.
• Violet browses the shelves, finding a book on sky gems that explains their unique properties and uses in airships.

Mercer's Socializing:

• Mercer socializes, gathering information about the top guild members and their roles.
• He meets Adrian, a miner and exporter, who praises airships and discusses his family business.

Juliette's Interest:

• Juliette, Adrian's daughter, is enamored with Mercer.

Airship Routes:

• Adrian mentions that airships don't go as far as Kataclystos but do reach Sagur. He talks about the "Dawn's Pearl" and its captain.

Firestones Showcase:

• Mercer shows Adrian cut firestones, impressing him.

Adrian Hardy:

• Adrian Hardy, impressed by the firestones, examines them closely and discusses Violet's father, then steers Juliette away due to the Cossaboon family infamy.

Researching Gems:

• Mercer finds a book about local mines and gems.

Returning to the Hotel:

• Caldwalder and Sebastian return to the hotel with the item the girl gave them.

Opening the Package:

• They open the package, finding a ball-sized sky gem and a mysterious tablet with an unknown language.

Examining the Sky Gem:

• Violet examines the sky gem, noting its unique properties and resonance.
• The tablet also resonates like a crystal but is made of marble.

Detailed Analysis:

• Sebastian makes a mold of the tablet, and Mercer studies the sky gem's facets.

Mercer's Inquiry:

• Mercer goes to talk with airship crew members, learning about the engine room and how sky gems are used to power the airships.

Airship Operations:

• Felix, an airship crew member, explains the technical details of operating an airship and the importance of sky gems.

Future Plans:

• The group needs to decide their next steps now that they have a sky gem in their possession.