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Chapter 17 — Episode 17

Here is a concise chronological summary of Frieren Season 1, Episode 17 — "Take Care": At the beginning of the episode, the group learns that Sein's long-lost friend "Gorilla" has traveled to Tür, a trading city far to the east and in the opposite direction from their destination of Äußerst. As they settle into a borrowed cabin, a sudden blizzard forces them to wait out a month-long cold wave, during which Sein reflects on his reasons for joining the journey. Frieren explains that, like Himmel the Hero once did for her, she wanted to give Sein a reason to travel — and Sein ultimately decides to part ways with the group to pursue Gorilla, resolving to live without regrets. Then, after Sein's brief and calm farewell, Frieren, Fern, and Stark continue their journey alone through the Offen mountain range. Shortly after, Fern falls ill, and Stark tends to her while Frieren prepares medicine using foraged mushrooms. Stark privately reflects on Fern's embarrassment at being seen in a vulnerable state, and Frieren comforts Fern directly, holding her hand and reassuring her — acknowledging that emotional support is not only for children. Finally, once Fern has recovered, the group thanks the kind locals who sheltered them and credits both Frieren, Stark, and Sein's written notes for aiding her recovery. The trio resumes their journey, with Frieren declaring their destination: Äußerst, the city of magic. The episode ends with a preview teasing the upcoming first-class mage exam.