Princess Isolde reassures King Aldric Vance before boarding her carriage. At the palace gates, Lunara warns Sir Cyrus Thorne that Isolde will not live to speak her vows. Cyrus rejects the claim and vows to protect his bride. A horned beast attacks on the road, but Cyrus beheads it. Inside the Grand Cathedral, Cyrus lifts Isolde's veil at the altar. Her head suddenly detaches and rolls down the steps, leaving the king weeping in grief.
Princess Isolde speaks to King Aldric Vance in the courtyard before the ceremony begins. She insists their house will maintain its lasting glory through this marriage. After speaking with her father, she climbs into the bridal carriage to leave the palace.
00:22: Confrontation at the Palace Gates
Lunara stops Sir Cyrus Thorne at the palace exit while he rides his horse. She states that the bride will die before saying her vows. Cyrus calls her a swindler and swears upon his knighthood that Isolde will remain safe.
01:05: Beast Attack on Wood Lane
A horned monster ambushes the royal carriage on the road through the woods. Cyrus charges forward on his horse and immediately cuts off the creature's head. He turns toward the woman in black and taunts her failed attempt to kill Isolde.
01:45: Tragedy at the Grand Cathedral
Cyrus and Isolde stand before the priest at the altar of the cathedral. Cyrus reaches out and lifts the bridal veil from Isolde's face. Her head abruptly falls from her neck, rolling down the altar steps as screams break out.
Key Lines from Episode 8
“Today Cyrus and I shall wed. And the glory of House Vance will endure forever.”
“Cyrus Thorne. Your bride will not live to speak her vows.”
“I swear by my knighthood that I shall protect the princess today. No one shall harm a hair on her head.”
“Isolde! Isolde! My daughter! My girl!”
How Episode 8 Ends
Princess Isolde lies dead and beheaded at the foot of the altar. King Aldric Vance kneels beside his daughter's body and cries in agony as the cathedral erupts into panic. Outside, Lunara sits quietly inside her black carriage. Will Cyrus realize Lunara caused this horror, or will the kingdom blame her directly for the princess's death?