The party successfully navigated a secret tunnel from Delor to reach the Hub, and then a massive trading and government center built into a mountain cavern called the [[Central Governance]]. Upon arrival, they explored the sprawling city, noting landmarks like the [[The Coliseum]] and a voodoo-themed shop called [[Jestr's]]. Their primary goal was to establish diplomatic relations with the Baraza ku council and research the disappearance of their brother, Sylvan, and the fate of their mother's soul. They obtained library cards from [[Trixie Bloom]], a receptionist with 'Dolly Parton hair,' and began research in the first-floor library. ![[Pasted image 20260613154257.png|600]] [[AAA]] discovered historical tabloids regarding [[The Ashenblade Family]], revealing that [[Kael Ashenblade]] began prosthetic research 40 years ago after his sister lost a limb. Carlo attempted to find information on the Deck of Many Things but was informed by a concierge named Clark that restricted materials required a pass from the Baraza kuu council. The family learned that Clark is one of 14 brothers, whom are all identical. While waiting for their audience, the party met Miranda AshenBlade, a friendly prosthetics expert who was fascinated by AAA's mechanical nature. She provided them with passes to aid them past the [[Mirage Forest]] in Versane and offered AAA a future 'tune-up.' The party eventually met the High Council, a group of six governors seated high above the chamber floor. The council expressed confusion over the recent 'blackout' in Delor and rumors of the king's death. Carlo managed to stall the official explanation by requesting hospitality first. They were granted a one-week library pass and a luxury suite. Returning to the restricted library, Carlo identified that Sylvan likely drew 'The Void' card from the Deck of Many Things, which may have whisked his soul and body away to an unknown location or transformed him into a different medium. ![[Pasted image 20260613154217.png|500]] The session concluded with a social dinner where the party dined with Baraza Kuu members [[Eliza Gordain]] and [[Vera Rose]]. They learned about the Hub's religious structures and trade regulations while maintaining a cover story that Sylvan is alive and well. Dugby also spent time with Trixie, uncovering rumors of missing women in the southwest section of the city linked to the Ricattatore family. The party reconvened in their suite to align their narrative for the official council meeting the following day, deciding to seek out Jestr's shop, and possibly track down the laughter from the pet adoption store.