The Enchanted Blade Crisis

Tide

This thread follows Myrkur’s attempt to make Meira choose murder and her refusal to sacrifice Beatrix for survival.

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A Second Offer A Second Offer from "Tide". A Second Offer A Way Back to the Sea Myrkur arranges for Meira’s sisters to give her a blade that can restore her mermaid form if she kills the new queen.

A Second Offer from "Tide". A Second Offer A Way Back to the Sea Myrkur arranges for Meira’s sisters to give her a blade that can restore her mermaid form if she kills the new queen.

A Second Offer A Way Back to the Sea Myrkur arranges for Meira’s sisters to give her a blade that can restore her mermaid form if she kills the new queen. Temptation Intensified The offer exploits Meira’s grief and fear of dying, making the witch’s plan depend on Meira’s moral choice.

The Wedding Witness The Wedding Witness from "Tide". The Wedding Witness The Target Marries Meira watches Beatrix marry James, the very union that seems to seal her own death.

The Wedding Witness from "Tide". The Wedding Witness The Target Marries Meira watches Beatrix marry James, the very union that seems to seal her own death.

The Wedding Witness The Target Marries Meira watches Beatrix marry James, the very union that seems to seal her own death. The Blade Remains Unused Despite the emotional shock, she neither interrupts the vows nor attacks the bride.

Myrkur’s Prediction Myrkur’s Prediction from "Tide". Myrkur’s Prediction The Witch’s Claim Myrkur tells Galahad that Meira has the blade and will kill Beatrix because she wants to live.

Myrkur’s Prediction from "Tide". Myrkur’s Prediction The Witch’s Claim Myrkur tells Galahad that Meira has the blade and will kill Beatrix because she wants to live.

Myrkur’s Prediction The Witch’s Claim Myrkur tells Galahad that Meira has the blade and will kill Beatrix because she wants to live. A Test of Trust Galahad must decide whether to believe Myrkur’s intimate knowledge of Meira or her demonstrated kindness.

The Knife on the Table The Knife on the Table from "Tide". The Knife on the Table A Refusal Made Visible Meira lays the black blade on the library table after Galahad returns in fear for the queen.

The Knife on the Table from "Tide". The Knife on the Table A Refusal Made Visible Meira lays the black blade on the library table after Galahad returns in fear for the queen.

The Knife on the Table A Refusal Made Visible Meira lays the black blade on the library table after Galahad returns in fear for the queen. Character Proven Her choice confirms that she has not traded Beatrix’s life for her own restoration.

The Queen Survives The Queen Survives from "Tide". The Queen Survives The Murder Plot Fails Meira’s refusal leaves Beatrix alive and able to assume the seal’s guardianship.

The Queen Survives from "Tide". The Queen Survives The Murder Plot Fails Meira’s refusal leaves Beatrix alive and able to assume the seal’s guardianship.

The Queen Survives The Murder Plot Fails Meira’s refusal leaves Beatrix alive and able to assume the seal’s guardianship. A Different Resolution Meira’s life is saved through Galahad’s sacrifice and her own vow, not through the violence Myrkur designed.

The day of the royal wedding

During the ceremony at Perlkastel

In the flooded mine after the wedding

When Galahad returns to Euryor House

After the sunrise marriage