The crew

The crew changed as the voyage did. Punxsutawney sailed the first eighteen days before departing; Kahu entered the story in fire on Day 20 and turned the group’s political entanglements into a religious movement.

The SpeakerKahuFire-touched prophet of Old Moa

The AlchemistPachinkoPoppet inventor and community organizer

The NavigatorOona KatoaWater warrior and voice of reason

The FirebrandRyutoDragon diplomat and tea obsessive

The AdmiralPunxsutawneyVarangian sailor of a future navy

The CompanionJimminyPachinko’s small but surprisingly forceful familiar

Companions and allies

The inner circle includes Captain Jackdoe, the boggart crew of the Lively Lady, the Contessa Palkia, Don Gregorio, Jimminy, and—depending on the day—the Mink.