During the episode, the characters seek a cure for , who has been turned into a "baneling"—an undead creature that must kill to stay alive.
: After being killed, Cara makes a deal with Darken Rahl in the Underworld to return to the world of the living as a baneling. [S2E12] Hunger
: The group encounters a merchant named Sebastian (played by Ted Raimi) who is working with Zedd's brother, Thaddicus , to sell a diluted and ineffective version of the shadow water. During the episode, the characters seek a cure
: It balances a "quest" narrative with darker moral dilemmas regarding the price of survival. : It balances a "quest" narrative with darker
: The episode is highly regarded for exploring Cara's humanity and her shift from a cold Mord-Sith to a loyal member of Richard's group.
: The printing press and the secret of the shadow water originally belonged to Zedd's father. Key Plot Summary