An opening note reports outreach to others and varied replies. Adolin’s expedition transfers to Shadesmar at Urithiru, where colossal sentry spren allow passage, claiming the Sibling has died and they now obey the Stormfather. The team absorbs the sight of the shimmering tower and gathers with their spren companions.

Adolin finds Mayalaran, his deadeye spren, and gently brings her to meet the group despite a mistspren’s claim there is no use talking to a deadeye. Checking Gallant, Adolin confirms his Shardplate did not transfer, and notes Gallant’s faint light afterimage here. With limited, nonrenewable Stormlight, they begin the long descent. Pattern chatters amiably; Adolin and Shallan reaffirm their partnership.

On the way down, Zu scouts ahead despite Ua’pam’s cautions. Godeke marvels at Shadesmar and discusses faith and Dalinar’s teachings. Arshqqam reflects on leaving Tashikk and on Lift’s role in recruiting her. Adolin reviews Jasnah’s diplomatic plan and recalls Syl’s warning that the honorspren may refuse even basic talks.

Ua’pam spots a barge below. At sea level, the peakspren captain—Ua’pam’s cousin—accepts payment and warns of Fused to the east and honorspren restricting traffic. Unable to sail directly to Lasting Integrity, the group heads south by barge, planning to continue overland later. Mandras tow the vessel as the team conserves Stormlight.

Aboard, Adolin grooms Gallant; Maya imitates his motions to help, unsettling the peakspren sailors and hinting at her awareness. Adolin resolves to persuade the honorspren in his own way. Meanwhile, Shallan quietly panics: her carefully memorized packing proves that someone moved and used Mraize’s communication cube, confirming a spy is aboard and actively reporting.