Host Trix introduces the epic tale of King Vikram (Rico Madicha), setting up the framing story for the Vetala Panchavimshati tales.
Original TransmissionsThis introductory episode launches into the legendary tales of King Vikram, beginning with his rise to power after his brother's death and his first abandonment of the throne to wander as a holy man. The narrative weaves through the parallel story of King Barthurie, who discovers his queen's betrayal through a magical fruit of immortality that travels through a chain of secret lovers before returning to him. After Barthurie abandons his kingdom in disgust, Vikram returns to find it guarded by a demon who warns him of a dangerous ascetic born at the same cosmic moment. The episode culminates with Vikram meeting the mysterious ascetic Shantiel, who brings jewel-filled fruits daily and eventually lures the king to a cremation ground for a dark ritual. There, Vikram is tasked with retrieving a corpse from a tree - a corpse that reveals itself to be a Vetala spirit who agrees to accompany him on the condition of absolute silence, before beginning to tell stories to test the king's resolve.
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