The man explains that he is a member of an ancient order of monks. They were the protectors of "The Key," a mystical energy source that can unlock the barriers between dimensions. Glory, a hell-god, is searching for the Key to return to her home dimension, an act that would tear the fabric of reality apart.
The episode ends with Buffy looking at Dawn , who is innocently doing her homework. Despite knowing the truth, Buffy realizes that the monks' spell worked too well: she loves Dawn as a sister, and she will do anything to protect her from the divine wrath of Glory. Buffy L'Ammazza Vampiri 5x5
In the Season 5 episode (5x05), the world of Buffy Summers is irrevocably changed by a shimmering, mystical truth that shatters the foundation of her family life. The Mystery of the Monk The man explains that he is a member