Throne of Shadow and Light Episode 4: Whispers in the Archives

Father Angelo Rossi uncovers a horrifying secret buried deep within the Apostolic Archives beneath St. Peter’s Basilica. As he deciphers the sinister "Prayer Harvesting Classification Index," Angelo discovers that his own family has been exploited for their potent prayers, turning devout faith into a dark, consumable energy source.

As Angelo grapples with the betrayal, Cardinal Benetto confesses the Church’s monstrous truth: prayers have been systematically harvested to contain an ancient, malevolent force known as the First Word. The Vatican begins to crumble as the Four Horsemen—Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death—manifest their terrifying influence, unleashing chaos and despair throughout the holy grounds.