Introducing Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent
Summary
Hildegard and Ermengard introduce Queen Mortuana and her raven minion Jojo, who have returned to power after finding work-life balance. The episode features comedic skits where Mortuana absurdly executes petitioners while discussing modern self-help tropes like body positivity. Their reign is interrupted by Tempesta, Mortuana’s superior, who praises Jojo’s brand and threatens to expand the Night Realm’s influence.
Topics discussed
Mortuana's initial encounter with a petitioner
Mortuana realizes the petitioner is her gynecologist's son
Transition to the bards' introduction
Hildegard and Ermengard introduce the story and characters
An apple farmer seeks a permit for a brewery
Mortuana's change of heart and inner peace
Mortuana reflects on her newfound joy
Tempesta's arrival and a phone call interruption
Introduction of Tempesta and her interest in the Night Realm
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