The fifth episode of "The Witch and the Beast" begins with a haunting glimpse into the past of a nefarious necromancer, standing before the remnants of a fire that claimed his wife's life, determined to resurrect her in perfect beauty. Transitioning to the present, Jeff reflects on Phanora’s concern for Johan, leading to an encounter with the necromancer and his undead handmaidens, all mirroring the appearance of his wife. The necromancer is accused of collaborating with others to manage his army of undead—a task too burdensome for one person unless they forsake the well-being of the resurrected.

Phanora unveils the grim truth about resurrection, pointing out the irreversible consequence that souls become trapped on Earth, unable to be reborn, thus entering a state known as the Void. This revelation casts a shadow over the necromancer’s motives, exposing his obsession with reclaiming his wife’s lost beauty through others. However, Phanora’s appearance as both a necromancer and a witch with formidable powers shifts the balance of power.

As tensions escalate, the necromancer attempts to use Johan as leverage, but Phanora’s unwavering resolve and the introduction of her Death Knights—undead who willingly serve under a necromancer—counter his efforts. The decisive battle culminates in the necromancer’s defeat and a poignant moment where he faces his fate: he is revived as one of Phanora’s undead and must atone for his crimes by sustaining the very undead he created.