Chapter 2: The Scapegoat of Rouen

In episode 9, Facadia is the only one left standing after a wish was granted.

### Key events

Keomi's introduction, peasant revolters conspire against Facadia, Enguerrand's introduction

## Summary

**Chapter 2: The Scapegoat of Rouen** of Wisher World focuses on various characters around Rouen, France during the peasant revolt. It is broken into six parts spanning episodes 9-14. As the title implies, scapegoating is the subject explored in this chapter. Keomi, a parallel to Facadia shines a light on the experience of being an outcast as a Roma refugee. Thanks to an unfortunate string of events, the people of Rouen raise their weapons towards Facadia.

### Plot

The chapter begins with the aftermath of Chancellor Festus’s wish. He and several men were killed by the gold spikes. Facadia, saddened by the sight reveals the details of her wisher abilities. Despite the gruesome deaths caused by the wish, she is thankful that she didn’t give into her urges to fight.

In the alleyways of the city, Keomi, the roma refugee is introduced. She monologues about her experiences and opinions while observing the peasant revolters running through the streets. Keomi had escaped slavery and made her way up north looking for freedom. Unfortunately she is still not able to participate with the rest of society due to her background. She’s interrupted by flaming rubble falling off the building beside her.

Nearby, the one peasant that survived the gold pillars of the wish in Chapter 1: Facadia the Wisher meets up with the other revolters in the streets. After hearing the story of his encounter with Facadia, they begin to suspect that her presence is a danger to the city. They hear a loud crash and find Keomi underneath the burning rubble. Miraculously, she escapes unharmed by the flames without major burns. This causes the crowd growing around her to get suspicious. One of the peasants grips up Keomi and accuses her of black magic. In order to save her own life, Keomi redirects their attention back to Facadia, by claiming *she* put a curse on her. Now armed with more reason to attack, the peasant revolters storm off the gather more people to kill Facadia.

Keomi, ashamed of her cowardice and dishonesty concludes that she has no power to change the ways of the world. In a quick snap she ducks under an oncoming horse rider. It’s a knight, traveling in a group. He’s riding further away from the crowd the fires and revolters have left buildings in smoking ashes. Looking around at the tragic scene shakes him. His name is Enguerrand and he vows to avenge the casualties in the city, turning his sights towards the cathedral.

The last scene of the chapter cuts back to Facadia as she meditates in prayer. She starts off by giving thanks regarding her streak of peace. She touches on her responsibility for her curse, happiness about what the future holds, and ends asking for blessings on the people of Rouen. As she closes, the people of Rouen break into the window above her. As they move in to attack, Facadia braces herself for a confrontation.

## Publishing

*Chapter 2: The Scapegoat of Rouen* was published on Webtoon Canvas in six episodes.

### Episodes & dates:

* Episode 9: The Scapegoat of Rouen pt. 1 / Feb 18, 2022
* Episode 10: The Scapegoat of Rouen pt. 2 / Mar 3, 2022
* Episode 11: The Scapegoat of Rouen pt. 3 / Mar 18, 2022
* Episode 12: The Scapegoat of Rouen pt. 4 / Apr 1, 2022
* Episode 13: The Scapegoat of Rouen pt. 5 / Apr 15, 2022
* Episode 14: The Scapegoat of Rouen pt. 6 / Apr 29, 2022

### Extras

* Episode Promo Art Cover Gallery 2 [in Episode 14]

## Concept/ Background

* Punloid felt that following new characters for most of chapter 2 would lower audience investment, but it was important for the narrative.
* Keomi was written to be a parallel to Facadia in terms of being a societal outcast, while espousing the more realistic effect it can have on marginalized people and being more vocal about her opinions. The visuals emphasize the connection between the two in hopes of sharing some of Facadia’s audience investment with this new character. This was done to balance out the risk that came from the minimal presence of Facadia in these handful of episodes.
* Facadia’s prayer in episode 14 was inspired by Punloid’s prayers during childhood.

### Earlier versions

* Enguerrand was originally designed with short hair.

* Chapter 2 originally had 5 episodes. Episode 13 was added to set up Enguerrand as a possible antagonist earlier on.