A necromancer summoned to the Clock Tower by Rocco Belfaban . He is tasked with being a Master for the Red Faction (representing the Mage's Association) to reclaim the Grail.
In Romania, Darnic and his family prepare for war by summoning seven Servants of their own and mass-producing an army of homunculi and golems. Fate/Apocrypha Episode 1
The episode establishes the current conflict: the , led by Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia , has declared independence from the Mage's Association in Trifas, Romania. Because Darnic possesses the original Greater Grail and has already eliminated a disciplinary squad of mages, a special Great Holy Grail War is triggered. Key Character Introductions A necromancer summoned to the Clock Tower by Rocco Belfaban
A mysterious girl appears at the end of the episode, identified as a Ruler-class Servant summoned by the Grail itself to act as an impartial mediator for this unique 7v7 war. Episode Structure & Highlights The episode establishes the current conflict: the ,
The story deviates from the main Fate timeline during the (prior to the events of Fate/Zero ). In this reality, the German army seized the Greater Grail during its transit from Fuyuki City, leading to its disappearance for sixty years. The blueprints for the Grail system were eventually leaked, causing smaller "Sub-Grail Wars" to break out globally.
Produced by A-1 Pictures, the episode was praised for its dynamic opening sequence and the detailed reveal of Mordred’s armor removal. Where to Watch
The episode begins with a flash-forward to a massive battlefield where homunculi clash with "Dragontooth Warriors," and the Sabers of Red and Black engage in a high-octane duel.