The Lion King
Opening:
- It's just another day on Midvinter. Thyrian watches his children play by the fireplace. A portal opens over Tháinbroek.
- Thyrian and Kära both sense something is off. Thyrian puts them on an emergency speeder headed for safety.
- Chaos consumes the capital, mass panic erupts as the city is massacred of its population and much is laid to waste. The King watches helplessly, trapped in his own home.
- The Crone appears with Velkar by her side, chaining Thyrian in place and makes him kneel to her. She toys with him, tortures him. She assumes the throne in the crumbled Hall. Over the course of the event she lectures him on the futility of life, etc.
- Kära and her children arrive in Fridheim.
- Thurion looks himself in the mirror to see the Crone stare back at him, only this time he faces her with newfound confidence. Kära arrives.
- Thurion and Coci are told of what happened in Tháinbroek. The time has finally come to face the Crone one last time.
- A world-wide call to arms is made. We see the armies of Men, Elves, Beorni, and Jedi muster. Théodred and Ylva in the Northmark, Thrand and Ióunn in Averlorn, etc.
- Thurion and Coci depart to the agreed-upon mustering grounds. The same spot as during the Rebellion.
- Build-up to war. All characters and their armies meet up, everyone gets a chance to interact with one another. Thurion takes charge as Commander of their combined forces.
- The Valkyri lose hope and faith at the notion that their king and capital were both seized and held hostage so effortlessly, without any divine intervention. They are reassured when the Dawnbringer (and other gods?) descend from the skies.
- A battle plan is drawn up, with all characters present and contributing. Thurion informs everyone of his intention to defeat the Crone and free his brother, or die trying.
- One last night together before the coming battle. Largely mirrors the final moments of the Dawnbringer.
- Thurion tells Théodred to take care of everyone should he perish. Thurion and Coci spend what could be their last night together.
- All characters suit up for battle. War paint is worn.
- A final rousing speech is made. They make ready to do battle against insurmountable odds.
- They assault Tháinbroek with all they have. Each race play to their strengths and work together to achieve even greater feats.
- Midway through the battle the Skaugr arrive in the neck of time, leaving their homeland for the first time since before recorded time.
- They fight their way through the capital. Only Thurion and Coci make it to the Great Hall at first. They are soon joined by their children and extended family.
- The Crone relishes the challenge, demonstrating her power by taking them all on.
- Thyrian is freed from his bonds and joins the fight, only to be mortally wounded at some point.
- Gríma is defeated when Velkar betrays her, leaving her at Thurion's mercy. She is destroyed for good, but Thyrian is dying.
- Close family get to say their good-byes. Kära puts on a brave face, telling him they'll be alright. He can rest.
- The Dawnbringer personally guides his son's spirit into the afterlife. The Phoenix King passes away in Thurion's arms.
- A royal funeral is held.
- A brief discussion over who will be the new king plays out. Thrand declines all nominations, forsaking his claim in order to remain in Averlorn with his queen. In the end, Thurion is declared the Lion King.
- With the ancient capital no more, the court is relocated to Fridheim. Life slowly returns to normal, though visibly shaken by the events. Fridheim is renamed Heavenheim.
- Thurion looks himself in the mirror and discovers his wounds have finally healed. His vision is restored.
- Another statue is added beside his father's, depicting the Phoenix King.
