22 - The Burning Forest
Summary
The coterie reunites with Roland and plans to cleanse the corrupted fae lord Sorin. They discover a tortured maiden and malevolent children in a burning glade before confronting Sorin, who transforms into a sun-powered monster. After Alexios strikes Sorin down, Roland seizes cold iron and delivers a devastating blow to the fae lord's head.
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Intro, content warnings, and safety tools
Journey back into the woods to find Roland
Reunion with Roland and discussion of the woods
Catrinella examines the ghouls and their condition
Ambrose shares communion with his men
The plan to restrain Sorin for the ritual
Entering the glade with the monstrous children
Saiv uses Presence to awe the children
Conflict over how to help the victim woman
Roland carries the woman; forest reacts with fire
Confrontation with Sorin and his draconic form
Saiv attempts to bind Sorin with an oath
Sorin betrays Saiv and the battle begins
Sunlight strikes; Roland shields Zorian
Alexios transforms and knights flee in terror
Roland strikes Sorin with cold iron
Aftermath: Sorin's death and the sick forest
Debate on justice and the fate of the children
Tension between Catrinella and Zorian
Healing the woman and preparing to leave
Credits and post-show banter
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