You Can't Stop the Music (But They Did It Anyway)

The party left the future Moraby Drydocks with Ernestwyn at the helm after meeting Vereaux and Silent Wind at the pier. The two of them were in relatively good spirits despite everything they had been through in the last month, though Vereaux was forced to wear a clever glamour and Silent remained as weakened as ever. Mikey, ever the sharp Conjurer, deduced that Silent Wind was suffering the effects of Enervation - an effect tied to negative aether, that literally drains the experience and strength of a lifetime out of its carrier. Conjurers of sufficient skill can reverse the condition, so getting him to Gridania was nearly as critical as escorting Vereaux.

The party left the port with little trouble. About a day into their journey, they felt a sharp knock at the bottom of the ship, and soon after, a large Sahagin poked his head above water. He threatened to sink the vessel if they didn't turn over the crystals aboard - although Xyantha wisely figured out that he'd probably do it anyway, as Sahagin aren't known for being kind or fair. The party fought him off through cannonfire, spell, and melee combat, enraging the giant Sahagin by insulting his lack of a bachelor's degree.

The next day aboard the vessel, in the distance, the party noticed the aetherial form of a giant sea serpent. Correctly identified as the Sahagin primal Leviathan, the party could do little about it - he was headed in the opposite direction, for one, and the party would not be able to take on even a weakened Leviathan with their current strength. Ernestwyn decided to get the party to shore, then return to Limsa with as much haste as possible to let them know the news.

The party disembarked at the southern coast of Thanalan, heading north through the Sagolii Desert (not Dessert). Their first day was relatively uneventful, and that evening the party met a handsome (and oddly charming, though insistent) Lalafellin trader. The party eventually purchased some wares from the charming fellow, and he left them to continue his pursuit of ancient relics that he sells for jewelry. Jaerahn, after being contacted, thought this was the best course of action.

As the party moved further into the desert, they found themselves at an oasis of some kind - a pool and trees surrounded by sand. Hearing a beautiful voice below, the party met Sirena, a young, beautiful woman who told them she lived in the desert alone. One by one, the party resisted Sirena's charms, at least until Jinx met up with the party after a trip to the Golden Saucer. After a long battle against Sirena and her minions, however, the party prevailed - and then looted her stuff. After a short rest, they prepared to continue their journey north...