Magic continues to muddle Emily’s mind and she remains trapped in the castle despite several attempts at escape. Meanwhile, the Folk prepare for her wedding to the king.

Snow falls in epic proportions after the king’s return. Emily fears how the mortals will fare its severity, but the king ignores her pleas to spare the mortal villages.

The king claims not to desire violence—only the grace to forgive those who have betrayed him, but he elaborately rewards the Folk who deliver the heads of his enemies to his doorstep.