Episode 5 - Sault in the Wound

Echoes of the Silent's voice–not their speaking voice but one of power–fill the room and end in a burst of light and loud shattering noise. Pretty Baby's attempt at intimidating their informant has pushed them one step too far and the group is now facing the magical power of their host, as they are asked to leave the rooms of the Quiet Echoes. They manage to leave before the situation escalates further.

Still, their visit has been far from fruitless. They have learned that the dire wolf-Grimm creature they encountered, had been released by the Echoes on the order of the House of Broken Glass. At least one member of the Keepers of the Veil also appears to be somehow involved in the circumstances. Paired with their own observations, the group concludes that the creature will most likely reappear at night in Taylor's Way. Having made up their minds on finding and helping it, they spend the rest of the day preparing.

The ever restless Professor visits Pepper in Warren Station to confront her about her motivations in sending the note, that asked him to help the Grimm. Without revealing her intentions, Pepper simply gives the Professor a location where the Grimm may be kept safe and assures him his actions will earn him the gratitude of the Hidden. Before the Professor leaves, Pepper also warns him that the priest is out there, too.

Pashmina hires another licensed Weaver to watch over Sabri that night while she is out with the others. Pretty Baby uses his regular contact Steiner to inquire about weapons and armor specifically for fighting Ozar and shadow magic. He is told to go to the Midnight Market in Blinkhollow.

Another night begins in Sayrem, and the crew gathers back at Rail Care to head out to Taylor's Way together. The Professor leads the way, tracking down the location of the dire Grimm easily, but, in front of a churchyard, is stopped suddenly by the sound of a voice familiar to him. Sault, the priest Pepper has warned him about, is shouting orders to a group of Keepers in the middle of capturing the Grimm. After the Professor has calmed down, the group prepares to jump into action.

Vee sets off the fighting by throwing a smoke grenade into the scuffle. Sault stops the Professor from reaching the Grimm, though, at first, not trying to seriously injure him in the process. A few words exchanged make a long history between the two obvious. The wolf's howl paralyzes its attackers with fear and it breaks its bonds. Pretty Baby, together with Luna, his magical companion, begin taking out the Keepers. In the middle of the chaos, the Professor jumps onto the Grimm's back in order to ride it out of the Keeper's reach. At the same time, Pashmina erases Sault's immediate memory to prevent him from later tying the events to the Professor.

Their opponents disabled, left in terror and confusion, the group begins to scatter, as the Professor, gravely injured, rides on the back of a dire Grimm through the alleys of Sayrem.