Obey the Edict (Part 2) | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #96

In this climactic episode of 'Althea: The Dragon Empire,' the party confronts Edith, the corrupted mastermind behind the planar infection that turned allies into monsters. After a brutal battle against her bodyguard Drakkenfellstorm, Ophelia and Xanthius deliver devastating blows, weakening Edith's cocooned form. The turning point comes when Gruff, fueled by rage and grief over his own infection and the fall of his companions, delivers a final, decisive strike that severs Edith's silver skin, revealing her human form beneath. As the planar magic collapses, Edith dies, her body disintegrating into ash. The aftermath reveals the deep cost: many of the Ecliptic Order’s monks have perished, and the prison complex lies in ruins. The party grapples with moral dilemmas, especially regarding Rackus, a ghoul who has been freed and now clings to Ophelia. Argus, the Order’s leader, insists on re-capturing the creature, while Ophelia debates its fate. The episode ends with the party deciding to pursue the Jaeger—a greater threat—while Han Farrier reveals a hidden arrow capable of defeating it. The episode closes on a haunting note, with each character reflecting on their dreams, hinting at deeper connections to the larger cosmic conflict.