The apparent killer is the King's elder son, Nicodemus Ravens (Jakob Oftebro), and has been found dead drunk, holding a dagger in his hand.

The Master of Law sends for Melussina Tonerre (Maria Bonnevie), a "witch" who has the gift of probing someone's mind.

Although she sees Nicodemus' remorse for his past behavior, she finds no shame for the royal family's slaughter.

To further the trial, Lord Drakan (Peter Plaugborg) goes and picks up Dina (Rebecca Emilie Satrup), Melussina's daughter, who has the same ability.

The second part of the saga Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave [da; de] finished post production in late 2018 and premiered on 24 January 2019.