With the jötnar king slain, Griffith breaks the giants' remaining forces, gathers the souls of the fallen, and leads the Band of the Falcon home to Falconia through an ancient portal along the World Spiral Tree, arriving with the morning sun.
Summary
The jötnar king collapses after Griffith's sword pierces his eye. The White Falcon orders Sonia to beam the image of the fallen king telepathically to everyone on the field, and the sight terrifies what remains of the giant army. The Band of the Falcon then moves into a cleanup, cutting down the demoralized jötnar who are left.
Key Events
Once the fighting ends, Griffith draws the souls of the slain soldiers back around himself, bringing comfort and joy to the survivors. Sonia reports that she has located a ring of ancient stones on a hilltop, forming a portal that carries the army along the towering branches of the World Spiral Tree. Through it they return safely to Falconia in triumphant fashion, arriving just as the morning sun rises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens right after the jotnar king is defeated in this chapter?
After Griffith's sword pierces the jotnar king's eye and the giant collapses, Griffith has Sonia telepathically broadcast the image of the fallen king to the battlefield, terrifying the remaining giants and letting the Band of the Falcon finish them off.
What does Griffith do with the souls of fallen soldiers in "Triumphant Return at Dawn"?
Once the fighting ends, Griffith draws the souls of the slain soldiers back around himself, bringing comfort and joy to the survivors.
How does the Band of the Falcon return to Falconia after the battle?
Sonia locates a ring of ancient stones on a hilltop that forms a portal along the branches of the World Spiral Tree, and the army uses it to travel safely back to Falconia, arriving as the morning sun rises.
What campaign does Berserk Episode 357 conclude?
Triumphant Return at Dawn closes out the Band of the Falcon's campaign against the marauding giants, or jotnar, that had been ravaging the lands around Falconia.
What publication gap preceded this chapter's release?
This installment of Berserk appeared after a two month hiatus, running in Young Animal number 17 on August 24, 2018.
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