Berem puts togheter as much funds as he can, but still does not manage to acquire the right sum to buy a skyship. Togheter with Rudd, he prepares a plan to convince Captain Blackbeard to give his a "discount".
They invite the Captain to their home, where several female party-goers ("entertainers" Berem has paid to seduce the Captain) welcome them, and start feeding th Captain with wine, food, and "special" attentions.
As the party unfolds, Berem has already prepared a buying act for the ship, in excahnge for part of the gold agreed, plus the deed of the house, since the group has decidedd to abandon it.
When the Captain is drunk enough, Berem present himself with the contract, gets it signed, and binds the Captain to the bed, to cover their escape. Captain Blackbeard sleeps a a drunken angel, covered in gold and holding the deed of his new home.
Berem and the group board the ship, where they meet Morgan LeSabre, first mate of the Century Hawk, and daughter of Cap'n Blackbeard. She and the crew don't really offer much resistance, and seem actually intrigued by the turn of events. The Century Hawk departs for the Gryphyn Island.
Once there, the heroes meet Archduke Beregar, head of the Gryffon Clan, and Lord Davon Rainwood, the noble Knight who looks over the Archduke's son.
Gully reveals to the Archduke that the Emperor has stolen the Weapon, sending the castle in an uproar. The Duke immediately orders envoys to be sent to the Temple of the Sublime Way to ascertain the facts.
After a duel with Rudd, and the proof that the Sublime Way is indeed resurrected, Lord Davon decides to accompany the envoys to learn more of the ancient martial art.
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