Ep 2. Jasmine, Girl of the Forest

The episode "Jasmine, Girl of the Forest" is the second of the first season of Deltora Quest. In this episode, the main character Lief, along with his companions Barda and Jasmine, continue their journey to retrieve the seven gems of the Belt of Deltora and defeat the evil Shadow Lord.

The trio finds themselves lost in the woods, trying to find their way towards the Forests of Silence. With Jasmine's expertise, they are able to navigate through the forest and avoid danger along the way. They soon stumble upon a cozy cabin in the woods, where they find an old man named Josef who is a skilled craftsman. He offers to make Lief a new belt, free of charge.

As Lief is getting his new belt, Jasmine wanders off into the woods and sets off a trap laid by a group of giant spiders. Barda and Lief rush to save her, using their wits and quick thinking to evade the spiders and save Jasmine. They then meet a group of people who have fled from the evil Shadow Lord and are now living in hiding in the woods.

Lief learns more about the history of the Belt of Deltora from the refugees, who reveal that each gem is guarded by a guardian with unique abilities. They also warn the trio of the dangers they will face as they continue their journey.

Jasmine's skills as a tracker prove valuable as they continue through the woods, but they soon come across an enormous tree that is blocking their path. Lief realizes that they must climb up and over the tree, and together they work to scale the massive trunk. As they reach the top, they discover a hidden cave where the first gem is hidden.

The group faces their first challenge as they encounter the guardian of the first gem, a fierce giant named Gorl. With quick thinking and bravery, they are able to defeat Gorl and retrieve the first gem.

As they continue on their quest, Lief realizes that he and his companions will need to face many more dangers and challenges if they hope to retrieve all seven gems of the Belt of Deltora and save their kingdom from the Shadow Lord's grasp.

Overall, "Jasmine, Girl of the Forest" is an action-packed episode that showcases the trio's teamwork and bravery as they face new dangers and obstacles in their quest for the Belt of Deltora. With its lush forests, wild creatures, and unique characters, this episode immerses viewers in the world of Deltora and sets the stage for even more thrilling adventures in the episodes to come.