Chapter 20: Yokai
Summary
After surviving an attack by mythical birds, Jeremy and Vipin become trapped in a house as the veil between worlds thins. They encounter a yokai, which Vipin repels using soybeans, while Jeremy reveals his father Thomas is alive after being rescued from the Fey Realm. The group debates merging worlds to close the gate, but their relief is cut short by news of a body found in Freetown Forest.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Debriefing the Thunderbird attack
Revealing the Fey Realm and the gate
Trapped in the house and tuning the radio
Entering the liminal space
Group conflict and Olivia's backstory
Thomas's return and the broken deal
Yokai attack and repelling with beans
Sponsor break and radio contact
Treating injuries and discussing magic
Olivia's childhood and the liminal
Proposing a new deal with the Fae
Rescued by the team and reunion
News report and episode credits
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