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Jane Buxton, born into late 19th-century English aristocracy, lost her mother in childbirth. Her father remarried Marguerite, who brought a son, William, from a previous marriage. William initially resented the family but formed a deep attachment to Jane after her kindness following his mother's death. Jane shared a close bond with her older brother George, inheriting his fascination with flight and mechanics. From age ten, she attempted flying machines, despite early failures. Her aristocratic education covered sewing and etiquette, yet she displayed greater aptitude for mechanics than domestic skills like cooking.
George researched "floating liquid" (azurium), a cerulean sand with levitation properties rumored in the Near East. After George joined Christopher Barsac's expedition and was reportedly executed for treason, the family faced further turmoil: William vanished and the Buxton Bank was robbed. Jane received an anonymous letter containing a blue stone that transformed into floating sand upon water contact, convincing her George lived. At fifteen, she journeyed to the Near East with the family butler St. Berain (also called Chambellan) to find her brother and clear his name.
Traveling, Jane exhibited determination and curiosity, challenging societal expectations. On a voyage to the Middle East, she insisted on learning nautical skills from a young sailor named Banchi, undertaking a dangerous climb up the ship's mast to prove her resolve. She adopted an abandoned dachshund named Sky. Her mechanical knowledge proved valuable, such as identifying a dog's habit of collecting shiny objects to resolve a theft accusation. Her journey continued by train into desert regions, encountering Barsac's expedition and hiring local guides who revealed themselves as bandits. Her compassion emerged when she appealed to one bandit's better nature, securing her group's escape.
Jane's naivety diminished witnessing harsher realities, particularly upon reaching Neo-City—a technologically advanced society built on enslaving neighboring villages. Discovering her stepbrother William ruled the city as Harry Killer, she confronted his exploitation. Imprisoned in a gilded cage, she maintained her principles against his attempts at control. Her mechanical skills culminated in constructing a functional flying machine using azurium, fulfilling her childhood dream. This achievement was overshadowed witnessing aircraft used as weapons, causing her to question technology's consequences.
The journey culminated in Neo-City's collapse. William and George—revealed to have faked his death—sacrificed themselves to save Jane during the airship's destruction, pushing her into an escape glider. This act resolved William's resentment toward George and their father. Returning to England, Jane ensured George's name was cleared. Barsac adopted her, and she inherited the family estate. She continued advocating for flight technology while corresponding with travel companions, including Sabri and Camille. Her experiences cemented her commitment to using technology ethically, contrasting William's methods.
George researched "floating liquid" (azurium), a cerulean sand with levitation properties rumored in the Near East. After George joined Christopher Barsac's expedition and was reportedly executed for treason, the family faced further turmoil: William vanished and the Buxton Bank was robbed. Jane received an anonymous letter containing a blue stone that transformed into floating sand upon water contact, convincing her George lived. At fifteen, she journeyed to the Near East with the family butler St. Berain (also called Chambellan) to find her brother and clear his name.
Traveling, Jane exhibited determination and curiosity, challenging societal expectations. On a voyage to the Middle East, she insisted on learning nautical skills from a young sailor named Banchi, undertaking a dangerous climb up the ship's mast to prove her resolve. She adopted an abandoned dachshund named Sky. Her mechanical knowledge proved valuable, such as identifying a dog's habit of collecting shiny objects to resolve a theft accusation. Her journey continued by train into desert regions, encountering Barsac's expedition and hiring local guides who revealed themselves as bandits. Her compassion emerged when she appealed to one bandit's better nature, securing her group's escape.
Jane's naivety diminished witnessing harsher realities, particularly upon reaching Neo-City—a technologically advanced society built on enslaving neighboring villages. Discovering her stepbrother William ruled the city as Harry Killer, she confronted his exploitation. Imprisoned in a gilded cage, she maintained her principles against his attempts at control. Her mechanical skills culminated in constructing a functional flying machine using azurium, fulfilling her childhood dream. This achievement was overshadowed witnessing aircraft used as weapons, causing her to question technology's consequences.
The journey culminated in Neo-City's collapse. William and George—revealed to have faked his death—sacrificed themselves to save Jane during the airship's destruction, pushing her into an escape glider. This act resolved William's resentment toward George and their father. Returning to England, Jane ensured George's name was cleared. Barsac adopted her, and she inherited the family estate. She continued advocating for flight technology while corresponding with travel companions, including Sabri and Camille. Her experiences cemented her commitment to using technology ethically, contrasting William's methods.