Renato Bartolomei

Richard learns that Darken Rahl's most trusted commander, Demmin Nass, is assembling a massive force of D'Haran troops. But when Richard refuses to believe an evil sorceress who says Nass will kill him, she casts a spell which causes Richard and an unsuspecting villager to trade identities, convincing everyone that the villager is really the Seeker.

When Kahlan's feelings for Richard begin to compromise her mission, she sets off in search of another Confessor to guide the Seeker. In the meantime, Richard and Zedd are attacked by a group of D'Haran soldiers and a Mord'Sith named Denna. After capturing Richard, Denna attempts to coerce him into joining forces with the evil Darken Rahl.

With Richard's help, Kahlan disguises herself as a Mord'Sith to rescue her pregnant sister Denee -- who is also a Confessor -- from a D'Haran prison. When Denee gives birth to a son, Richard is horrified to learn that it's mandated that male offspring of Confessors be put to death and resolves to save the child, putting him at odds with Kahlan.

Beowulf (guest star Renato Bartolomei), a Norse warrior, sets out on a quest with Xena (Lucy Lawless) after she decides to right a wrong from her dark past.

Xena (Lucy Lawless) has amnesia as Hrothgar's (guest star John Leigh) bride, Wealthea, and must regain her memory in order to save Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor).