Vera is accused of cruelty for exposing a frightened boy, Lou Godwin, to a forced ritual. A small group presses Lou, claiming he is the Holy Scion blessed by the Sanctified Sage and urging him to accept his ability. They flash images and names — Bloomspire Cave, Spiritheart Summit, the Skybender Rod, Sunforged Mail — to trigger memory. Lou initially resists, insisting he's not deranged and shouting, "Stop talking." As the ritual ramps up, he feels the power and screams. The episode ends as onlookers confirm, "It's working" — Lou's awakening has begun but is unfinished.