Count Federico's Tyrant Rule

Federico arrives as his men slaughter peasants transporting vital provisions. The brutal suppression severs any hope of organized resistance among the starving populace. The conflagration of the cart serves as …

Giuliano confronts Hieronymous in the Duke's bedchamber about the astrologer's precise prediction of his father's death, dismissing the prophecy as blind ignorance. The exchange reveals Giuliano's growing defiance of his …

Giuliano’s uncle Federico arrives to assert dominance after his father’s sudden death, dismissing Giuliano’s grief with cold pragmatism. He reveals his cruelty by admitting to ordering violent suppression of peasant …

Giuliano seizes the moment to question Federico directly about the escalating peasant rebellion, probing for accountability after his uncle dismisses a dire astrological warning. Federico deflects with vague accusations against …

Cornered by Count Federico's forces in San Martino's town square, the Doctor seizes a fleeting advantage. With practiced precision he disarms the headsman and commandeers a horse, pushing the rider …

Within Duke Giuliano's private chamber, the Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith confront the immediate threat posed by the Mandragora Helix after Giuliano presents the mangled remains of a guard whose …

Giuliano and Marco face the reality of the Brethren's siege following Federico's death and Hieronymous' bid for power. As timber is rushed to reinforce the west gate, Marco reports that …

Hieronymous seizes the Brethren’s violent escalation as an opportunity to turn defense into offense. He halts the slaughter in the throne room and commands his followers to drag Sarah and …