In this episode, Morton Lynn boldly confronts a powerful octopus-like dark thrall, risking his life to protect Julia and assert his loyalty to the Sea Wardens guild. Meanwhile, Timothy, the commander of Sea Wardens, pressures Julia to join his guild by undermining her husband Morton’s courage and promising power and protection once a guild war over Riverton erupts. As Morton fights alone, the First Assault Corps assembles to support him, while Julia watches anxiously. The episode ends with Morton determined but battered, leaving the impending guild conflict and his fate uncertain.