Río removes her veil and the city responds. Athena faces off in the fencing category against 3 familiar opponents. The masked opponent arranges a secret meeting with Río through Athena, who doesn't feel right about the situation. Tosh reconnects with Dasco after being tested and they discuss the cost of Cruentus. Río hears what she needs to hear through the whisperstone and promises Athena she'll be careful. Athena competes in the joust. An unexpected opponent shows up at the tournament at the same moment Río keeps her clandestine meeting with Apollo.

Río deals with the aftermath of an unforeseen hangover while Athena learns a valuable lesson from a blacksmith. Tosh gets more than he bargained for when he trains with Dasco. Diego and Sylvia have a heart-to-heart.

Diego loses control and goes after Sylvia. Ara and Tosh intervene but so does Quila. Quila addresses Sylvia privatey about Diego's condition. Ara is summoned to speak about her mission with the Church of the Eye, but is offered a chance to learn more about Sequence.

Diego checks in with Cimeon. Tosh learns about Dasco's regrets and requests help. Athena and Río spend time in a tavern where hedge knights and blacksmiths abound. With Athena's prodding, Río gets honest about why she came to Falnix and picks up her violin again. Diego and Sylvia create a hand for Tosh. Sylvia and Ara get to know each other better. Trouble.

The group comes up with a plan of action to present to the War Council. Athena shows Río a memory of Lancelot and competes in her first tournament games. The War Council is concluded.

Athena and Río make it to Falnix proper and begin securing sponsors for Athena to participate in the tournament. The airship makes berth in East Watch and Tosh prepares to address a full house. Many familiar faces have gathered here, awaiting the arrival of Dasco Altus. Río extends an invitation.

Sylvia is tutored in how to run the airship but it soon becomes clear someone on board is holding a terrible grudge against Oxton. Tosh, Diego and Ara attempt to get to the bottom of this newest mystery. Río and Athena discuss how they will blend in once they reach Falnix; they will be arriving just in time for the city's Solstice Tournament.

Athena and Río devise a plan to get to Falnix and a cover Story for when they get there. Tosh and Diego must deal with the fallout of Oxton's impending punishment, but Oxton has a few ideas of his own. Sylvia is enlisted to train as an engineer. Athena and Río secure passage to Falnix. The captain has a heart to heart with Tosh.

Río and Athena inform the boys of their plans to separate from the group. Tosh and Diego are left to deal with the fallout of Oxton's betrayal, and the captain's decision regarding such. Athena reconnects with Archimedes and reveals her plan with the griffins. Río reaches out to Apollo. Diego and Tosh disagree on how to move forward.

The fight against Kibosh rages on. Río once again calls out to Vulcahn. The D'artagnans are reunited.