The Shamer's Daughter (Skammerens datter)

Medama Adela?

It's time for the little prince's morning bath.

Medama Adela?

They're dead.

- What happened? - They're all dead.

Lord Ebnezer, Adela and the little prince.

Close all the gates and search the castle.

You heard the Weapons Master. Close the gates. Search the castle.

Go on! Hurry up!

- Esmer, where are you? Did you close it? - Yes.

Weapons Master? Mesire should see this.

You won't like it. It's Mesire Drakan's cousin, Nicodemus.

Take us there, soldier.

Little Nicodemus.

I'll get the Law Master.

THE SHAMER'S DAUGHTER

Come, Blaze.

Look away. It's the Shamer's daughter.

- Can I do it? - No, it's my tum.

Sasia, give someone else a chance to court the princess. Thea is next.

- Dina, what are you doing here? - I wanted to see what you're playing.

Maybe I could play.

Thea, look away.

- Dina, are you really that stupid? - You're strange.

Do you think we want to play with a little witch like you, Dina?

Go home. You're a weird little whore's daughter.

Go home to your Shamer mother.

Look at me!

Look me in the eye, Cilla.

Look me in the eye.

Look at who you are.

I can see you now. Look at yourself, Cilia.

- I didn't touch her! - Yes, she did.

Go home to your witch mother.

Davin.

- Where have you been? - Hi, Dina.

Mama has been looking for you.

- Let's go, Melli. - Dinner is late because of you.

You'll survive, Melli.

You're the only one who can meet my gaze openly, Blaze.

Dina?

Come here.

Come.

Look at me.

- You shamed Cilla. - So what? It doesn't matter.

I'll never have any friends anyway.

They're all afraid of me.

When you look at other people -

- you show them all the things they'd rather forget.

Everything they're ashamed of. And that scares people.

It's not fair. Why did it have to be me?

Why not Davin or Melli?

Because you're very special.

You have a gift. But you have to use it sensibly.

People being afraid of me isn't a gift.

First you have to learn when to use your gift and when not to.

Then I'll never use it.

- Good evening. Peace to the house. - And to you.

- Are you Melussina Tonerre? - Yes. And your name?

- I'm not here in my own name. - Easy, Beastie.

I have a message from the Law Master in Dunark.

Lord Ebnezer, his pregnant wife and their 4-year-old have been murdered.

The Lord's adult son and heir, Nicodemus Ravens is suspected.

Come quickly to Dunark. A Shamer's truthful gaze -

- is our last hope, since Nicodemus Won't confess. The crown is toppling -

- and evil times will get worse if we don't act quickly.

We'll leave at once.

Davin, take good care of Melli and Dina while I'm gone.

I hear that the Law Master has sent for a Shamer.

That is correct. Does Mesire have any objections?

I'm surprised the council found it necessary.

- Has Nicodemus confessed? - No, not yet.

We're convinced he's guilty.

But since he won't confess, the Shamer is our only recourse.

- Why isn't she back yet? - She'll be home soon, Melli. Soon.

Come here, Beastie. Come here!

Is this the Shamer's house?

- Yes, but she isn't here right now. - I know.

- Are you her daughter? - Yes, Dina Tonerre.

My name is Drakan. Your mother sent me.

- She needs your help. - Why?

It's best that she explains it to Dina herself.

Don't be afraid.

You aren't, are you?

No.

Can you leave right away?

Dina...

- Take this. - Davin, nothing bad will happen.

- I looked him in the eye. - Just do as I say.

- Goodbye, Dina. - Goodbye.

- Just a minute! - Come.

Mama.

Dina, what are you doing here?

- Why is she here? - Medama has three children.

But only Dina has Medama's gift.

Perhaps Dina can see what Medama cannot.

Does Mesire want Dina to shame Nicodemus?

I have great respect for Medama's gift.

- But Dina is just a child. - I know, but I have to try everything.

And Dina might be my last hope of getting justice.

I have seen Nicodemus's soul. He has flaws like any other.

But he hasn't committed the terrible crime that Mesire talks about.

Dina.

I have lost my family.

Lord Ebnezer, Lady Adela and their unborn child -

and their 4-year-old son.

Nicodemus was found dead drunk with the knife in his hand -

- and the blood of his victims on his hands. I beg you...

Dina, help me.

I couldn't look myself in the eye if I let a murderer go free.

Give us a moment alone.

Of course.

- He looked us in the eye. - Yes.

He's certainly not ashamed.

- Dina... - I don't want to.

- You have to. - I don't want to.

A person's life is at stake.

The Shamer's signet. But, mama, I can't...

Respect it, just like your ancestors and I did.

Just look him in the eye and tell Drakan what you see.

Go on in, Dina.

Come, Dina.

Leave us.

Wine?!

You need to fortify yourself, don't you?

Who is she?

- The Shamer's daughter. - Dina Tonerre.

Oh God, no. I can't take anymore.

Not now. I can't.

Drakan?

Please leave.

Here you go.

Thank you, Medamina.

Just call me Dina.

Dina. Then you can call me Nico.

My friends did.

Just look at me.

Look at me.

Look me in the eye, Nico.

I see you. I see you.

I see you right now.

Fight, Nicodemus! Fight, you weakling!

- You're ashamed of drinking. - You're weak!

You have to honour your name and the House of Ravens.

Do it, Drakan.

You're ashamed because your father thinks you're weak.

- Do it, Drakan. - Bloody tyrant!

You're ashamed of seducing your father's new wife.

Fight!

Adela...!

Is this you?

You're ashamed of wanting to kill your father.

Draco?

Draco.

- All quiet? - Yes, Mesire.

Good.

I can't see his guilt. He's ashamed of many things -

- but he didn't kill his father or his family.

Thank you, Dina. Come here.

What are you doing?

What are you doing? Let me go.

Help! Let me go! Let go!

Nico, help!

Drakan!

You won't get any more chances, since you've killed the Shamer's daughter.

What was that? A knife.

A very small knife, but still a knife.

Let me go!

You'll soon find peace.

Let me go.

Let me go.

I see you. I see you right now.

Impossible.

You were born to rule, my boy.

Go away. Go away, Drakan!

No.

Mama?!

Mama?!

Mama?

Mama?

- Oh, it's you. - Where is my mother?

- Where is Drakan? - Where is my mother?

She's on her way.

Sit down. We'll wait for her.

There. There you go.

Dina, come!

Come.

- Come on. We have to get out of here. - Lady Death tried to kill me.

She's Drakan's mother. Drakan's men will kill me when they find him.

- Is he dead? - I think so. Come on.

- Where are we going? - Down to the water.

Come.

- Nico! - They won't enter the Dragon Pit.

The Dragon Pit?

We can get out on the other side. Come on.

Just stay behind me.

Think of them as overgrown lizards. Come.

- Nico. - Just keep walking.

Walk, Dina.

Draco, over here. Draco!