The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Cadence’s projected film reveals her knack: She’s a Mesmerist who can command others and make them forget her. She convinced Hawthorne to drop jelly on Noelle’s head at the Wundrous Welcome, candidates to give up on their trials before they started, an official that she rightfully won the Chase Trial, and then allowed Morrigan to pass the Chase Trial by “exposing” a fake pegasus. Everyone is shocked to see Cadence’s acts, but the Elders are impressed and give her first place in the Show Trial. The Elders call for Morrigan, but Jupiter has yet to arrive. Hawthorne tries to go with her, but a guard stops him. Before Morrigan enters the arena, Jupiter appears and asks if she’s ready. She wants to know her knack, and he admits she doesn’t have one.

Morrigan is furious that Jupiter seemingly strung her along. He asks to approach the Elders, which they allow. He presses his forehead to each of theirs, and a moment later, Morrigan takes first place for the Show Trial. The crowd erupts, and Jupiter guides Morrigan out of the arena. In a back room, he asks for her trust a little longer. The Elders enter the room and demand Jupiter explain himself.