Months have passed, and in that time, Divvytown is starting to be rebuilt and Vivacia has sailed to Other Island. Kennit has brought Wintrow and Etta to the Island in order to get Wintrow's fortune. Instead, Wintrow finds She Who Remembers and attempts to free her. 

Content Warning: From 26:40-40 minutes, we discuss attempted SA.

The Presentation Ball is off to a brilliant, if lonely, start for Malta. However, Davad introduces her to Satrap Cosgo, Reyn appears, and even Cerwin Trell stops by. There is non-stop chaos. She shares some dances but argues with Reyn and they go their separate ways. Serilla makes her power play and trouble seems to be brewing in Bingtown. The Vestrits leave early but highwaymen waylay them on the road back home. 

Everyone is getting ready for the Trader's Ball. Keffria tries to get an exhausted Malta excited while her daughter is having an identity crisis. Reyn is preparing to hide Grag's identity as a Rain Wild Trader, Serilla is preparing herself to stay in Bingtown long term, and Davad plans to introduce Malta to Satrap Cosgo to secure his future. 

Althea is settling into work onboard Paragon and sorting out issues with the crew, while Amber offers advice and her own worries up. Kennit, on the other hand, is solidifying the beginnings of his kingdom in a burned down Divvytown. Wintrow takes the leap to defending Kennit and convinces the townsfolk to follow the Pirate King. 

Reyn reflects on his last visit with Tintaglia, the curse she lays on him, and his dreams. His mind is opened and he haunted by dragons by night and wishes he was sleeping during the day. Serilla meets a liveship and the Bingtown traders for the first time. She makes her play and now waits for the Traders to hear her and Satrap Cosgo out at the Council. 

It's all coming together. Serilla and Satrap Cosgo are arriving at Bingtown with their Chalcedean escort. She has put her plans into place to gain power and now has to execute on them. Reyn and Grag are sailing down the Rain Wild River towards Bingtown, as well. Grag is spiraling a bit about his relationship with Althea while Reyn has been distracted with Dragon thoughts. 

Malta, Ronica, and Keffria get ready to see off Paragon on their trip. Dressed their best, they head down to the docks and send off Brashen, Althea, and Amber. Those three have finished their final preparations and despite their doubts, Paragon's fear, and the inept crew, the journey starts soon. 

Onboard Vivacia, Kennit has laid his foundations down for his kingdom and feelings are springing up all to plan. Vivacia is completely enamored of the pirate and has fallen in hard with his plans. Wintrow has been teaching Etta to read in close quarters and, after talking to Kennit, realizes that he has a crush on her. And finally, Kennit seems to be growing tired of Etta and wants his plans to come to fruition, so he pushes Etta to teach Wintrow some of her knowledge. 

Jani Khuprus sits down with her sons, Reyn and Bendir. They discuss the current political climate and their roles in the family. Jani maneuvers Reyn into forswearing the last wizardwood log with a compromise. Meanwhile, Paragon is opening up to Amber about his fears of being blind while sailing. He asks her to keep an open mind about carving his face.