While Rayland and Jack arranged the Diashan-Shalosha meeting at the Enchanted Draught, Winry went to meet with the Wayfarers. Though initially accepting Sheena Larkin's offer to join the guild, after learning of the necessary practice it entailed, she instead turned the gig down. Afterward, the Protectors reconvened in South Harbor to attempt, and ultimately fail, to find Nelebekus.
While in South Harbor, the party met several interesting figures. One was Laurabec Adelsburg, a follower of the Acquiline Cross, and her giant eagle steed named Takasi. Along with them, they reconnected with Crystin, who was assisting Laurabec in helping the many refugees in South Harbor. They also met a monk named Three Weeping Ravens, who said she and her people were from a monastery near Shahalesti, but not much else. They also saw a small stone fort, surrounded by a practice yard, where refugees were training to be a more organized militia.
Learning that a dragon had destroyed a caravan looking for her lost egg, Winry was reminded of her friend Nathan Lowduke and his dragon egg. Deciding it was in the town's best interests to find and return this egg, the Protectors found Nathan's abode, and decided to return in the evening to steal the egg. With a full dance card for the evening, the party broke to prepare for the climactic meeting.