The final trial was the Citadel of Ice, where the king had to confront the source of the curse: the sorcerer who had damned Lyra. The sorcerer, now a shadow of his former self, had been feeding on the kingdom's happiness, growing stronger with each passing day.
One of the most informative aspects of Version 0.3, Part 2 is its format. As an "ongoing" work with version numbers, it openly rejects the polished finality of a traditional novel. Instead, it embraces a developmental structure more akin to a television series’ mid-season episode. A King-s Bane -Ongoing- - Version- 0.3 Part 2
2–4 hours (completionist: 5 hours)
Under Lyra's guidance, Sir Valoric embarked on a journey to prepare the king for the trials. The first trial was the Labyrinth of Reflections, a maze that tested one's courage and resolve. The second was the Lake of Dreams, where one had to confront their deepest fears. The final trial was the Citadel of Ice,
