内容简介：
The glass ship Karin Dasa Theel sails on a voyage of discovery through unknown seas. She is powered by Suram steam globes and manned by a diverse crew. Unknown to these daring mariners, the engineers of Chidzem are about to embark on a new era of travelathey are taking to the air. Guild in-fighting and intrigue threatens to forestall this endeavor, but the builders prevail and the vehicle becomes operational. So, these two civilizations, previously unknown to each other, are destined for a rendezvous on the high seas. In the meantime, the Wryz, ever watchful from their homeland of volcanic islands, discover the strange vessel sailing towards their coastline. They are experts in the use of the apowdera and donat take intruders lightly. And what of the Northern Chair, though exiled to another time? What plans does he have to retake what was once his? How will the confederation of new allies face this new threat?