The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 09: ‘Accidental Hearse’
Summary
The Company of the Light investigates a savage attack on young Miss Tatler, discovering her mauled body and realizing they were misled by mischievous piskies. They learn a folk remedy to avoid further trickery and uncover inconsistencies suggesting the killer is framing the Winchcombe family. Meanwhile, Bab Chase deals with a prank involving horse dung, while Bridge shares a traumatic backstory about a woodwife, strengthening the group's bond.
Topics discussed
Intro: Getting lost in the frosty landscape
Credits and cast introductions
Realizing they were led in circles by Piskies
Discussing folklore: Pixies, Fae, and gold
The Vicar arrives with news of a body
Arriving at the churchyard and meeting the family
Examining the savaged corpse and missing organs
Condolences and regrouping at the vicarage
Analyzing clues: Bite marks and timeline discrepancies
Comedic relief: The dung prank and Thomas's blindness
Character moment: Overcoming fear of the Fae
Outro: Witch trial records and mysterious singing
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