The Doctor's struggle to prevent the awakening of Fenric's curse through the deciphering efforts of Doctor Judson and the Ultima machine

As Judson clings to life underwater, his hands trembling over the dragon-headed carving, he deciphers the ancient inscription. The revelation slams into him with brutal clarity—the Curse of Fenric does …

The Doctor and Ace abandon discretion as the glowing Ultima machine flask betrays Judson's progress. Drowned corpses claw from the sea in staggered stages of transformation—some still clothed in sodden …