Fate/apocrypha Episode 1 -

The episode begins with a flash-forward to a massive battlefield where homunculi clash with "Dragontooth Warriors," and the Sabers of Red and Black engage in a high-octane duel.

The story deviates from the main Fate timeline during the (prior to the events of Fate/Zero ). In this reality, the German army seized the Greater Grail during its transit from Fuyuki City, leading to its disappearance for sixty years. The blueprints for the Grail system were eventually leaked, causing smaller "Sub-Grail Wars" to break out globally. Fate/Apocrypha Episode 1

Unlike the usual free-for-all, this war pits two teams against each other—the Masters of Red and the Masters of Black —with the winning faction eventually having to fight among themselves for the final wish. The episode begins with a flash-forward to a

The episode establishes the current conflict: the , led by Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia , has declared independence from the Mage's Association in Trifas, Romania. Because Darnic possesses the original Greater Grail and has already eliminated a disciplinary squad of mages, a special Great Holy Grail War is triggered. Key Character Introductions The blueprints for the Grail system were eventually

A necromancer summoned to the Clock Tower by Rocco Belfaban . He is tasked with being a Master for the Red Faction (representing the Mage's Association) to reclaim the Grail.

In Romania, Darnic and his family prepare for war by summoning seven Servants of their own and mass-producing an army of homunculi and golems.

Produced by A-1 Pictures, the episode was praised for its dynamic opening sequence and the detailed reveal of Mordred’s armor removal. Where to Watch