The episode opens in the city of Del, sixteen years after the Shadow Lord conquered the land and scattered the seven gems from the magical .
: Lief is joined by Barda , a former palace guard who has been watching over Lief's family in disguise. The episode ends with the duo setting off toward their first destination: the treacherous Forests of Silence . 2. Key Characters & English Voice Cast Deltora Quest (Dub) Episode 1
, serves as the foundational introduction to the Deltora Quest anime, establishing the grim reality of a kingdom under the Shadow Lord's tyranny and the personal stakes for its young protagonist, Lief . 1. Plot Summary The episode opens in the city of Del,
: On his sixteenth birthday, Lief is seen in the market mocking the Grey Guards . He risks his safety to help a young girl get an unbranded apple, nearly being caught by a "blister" (a specialized weapon) before escaping back to his father's forge. Plot Summary : On his sixteenth birthday, Lief
The English dub features a distinct cast of voice actors who bring the characters to life: