1 00:00:04,672 --> 00:00:05,965 [gasps] 2 00:00:08,259 --> 00:00:09,552 Everlight? 3 00:00:11,137 --> 00:00:14,098 Everlight, it-it's me. 4 00:00:14,098 --> 00:00:15,349 Pike. 5 00:00:15,349 --> 00:00:17,935 [echoing] 6 00:00:18,936 --> 00:00:20,896 [groans] 7 00:00:20,896 --> 00:00:24,692 If I've ever needed you, it's now. 8 00:00:24,692 --> 00:00:27,278 [Everlight] Pike Trickfoot. 9 00:00:32,158 --> 00:00:34,994 I felt weak the moment we entered the Hells. 10 00:00:34,994 --> 00:00:37,455 I-I need to know you're still-- 11 00:00:37,455 --> 00:00:39,457 {\an8}[Everlight] Child, redemption does not exist 12 00:00:39,457 --> 00:00:41,375 {\an8}in the realm of the damned. 13 00:00:41,375 --> 00:00:44,420 The Hells of Despath are forbidden. 14 00:00:44,420 --> 00:00:46,046 But why? 15 00:00:46,046 --> 00:00:49,216 If we find Zerxus, we'll-we'll get the vestige we need. 16 00:00:49,216 --> 00:00:52,178 [Everlight] Your soul is precious. 17 00:00:52,178 --> 00:00:54,138 There are those in Hell who would use it 18 00:00:54,138 --> 00:00:56,015 for wicked aims. 19 00:00:56,015 --> 00:00:57,892 Ignore my words 20 00:00:57,892 --> 00:01:02,021 and you will find yourself alone. 21 00:01:02,021 --> 00:01:03,856 What does that mean? 22 00:01:04,899 --> 00:01:06,275 Everlight? 23 00:01:06,275 --> 00:01:08,694 Wait! Please! 24 00:01:12,281 --> 00:01:15,868 [mysterious voice] Pike... 25 00:01:17,745 --> 00:01:19,246 [Grog] Pike? 26 00:01:19,246 --> 00:01:21,207 - [gasps] - Pike? 27 00:01:21,207 --> 00:01:23,751 I was calling your name. 28 00:01:23,751 --> 00:01:26,212 Oh, I-I was just... 29 00:01:26,212 --> 00:01:28,881 making sure we're being looked out for. 30 00:01:28,881 --> 00:01:31,550 Oh. Your goddess got our backs? 31 00:01:31,550 --> 00:01:32,968 Yeah. 32 00:01:32,968 --> 00:01:34,595 Sure does. 33 00:01:34,595 --> 00:01:36,347 [sighs] Good. 34 00:01:36,347 --> 00:01:37,765 'Cause to pull this off... 35 00:01:37,765 --> 00:01:41,811 [chuckles] we're gonna need all kinds of miracles. 36 00:01:47,024 --> 00:01:50,110 [theme music playing] 37 00:02:19,181 --> 00:02:21,267 ♪ ♪ 38 00:02:50,504 --> 00:02:52,548 ♪ ♪ 39 00:03:06,312 --> 00:03:08,314 [demons screeching] 40 00:03:09,899 --> 00:03:13,110 [souls wailing] 41 00:03:13,110 --> 00:03:14,987 [ominous dramatic music playing] 42 00:03:19,074 --> 00:03:20,951 [Vax] There it is. 43 00:03:20,951 --> 00:03:22,870 The City of Dis. 44 00:03:22,870 --> 00:03:24,079 [Keyleth] Um, okay, 45 00:03:24,079 --> 00:03:25,581 how are we gonna do this? 46 00:03:25,581 --> 00:03:27,166 Everyone down there is either a demon 47 00:03:27,166 --> 00:03:29,335 or is getting eaten by one. 48 00:03:29,335 --> 00:03:32,296 Well, we certainly don't look like we belong in Hell. 49 00:03:32,296 --> 00:03:34,757 - [demons snarling] - [souls moaning] 50 00:03:34,757 --> 00:03:36,133 Unless we did. 51 00:03:36,133 --> 00:03:37,801 Little man? 52 00:03:37,801 --> 00:03:40,054 Huh? Oh, right. 53 00:03:40,054 --> 00:03:43,307 ♪ Let's get in costumes, let's get in makeup ♪ 54 00:03:43,307 --> 00:03:46,310 ♪ Let's get scary as hell ♪ 55 00:03:46,310 --> 00:03:47,686 Whoa. 56 00:03:47,686 --> 00:03:48,854 Fuck yes. 57 00:03:48,854 --> 00:03:50,314 Bigger antlers. 58 00:03:50,314 --> 00:03:52,608 Wha... A bunny? Come on! 59 00:03:52,608 --> 00:03:53,692 Hey, just kidding. 60 00:03:53,692 --> 00:03:54,777 Just kidding, buddy. 61 00:03:56,695 --> 00:03:57,738 [Scanlan] How's this feel? 62 00:03:57,738 --> 00:04:00,658 [growls, laughs] Wicked. 63 00:04:00,658 --> 00:04:03,077 [Pike whimpers] 64 00:04:03,077 --> 00:04:04,787 - [souls screaming in distance] - Pike. 65 00:04:08,207 --> 00:04:09,208 [mysterious voice] Come. 66 00:04:10,209 --> 00:04:12,002 [Scanlan] Uh, you okay? 67 00:04:13,087 --> 00:04:14,713 Those souls... 68 00:04:14,713 --> 00:04:16,507 I wish I could help them. 69 00:04:16,507 --> 00:04:18,592 Maybe Keyleth was right. 70 00:04:18,592 --> 00:04:22,012 Is going through Hell worth it for one vestige? 71 00:04:22,012 --> 00:04:25,140 You heard Raishan. We'll never defeat Thordak without it. 72 00:04:25,140 --> 00:04:28,727 Everything about this place just feels wrong. 73 00:04:28,727 --> 00:04:30,938 Like being here is a sin. 74 00:04:30,938 --> 00:04:34,024 I don't think we can turn back. 75 00:04:35,109 --> 00:04:38,028 [Grog] Hey, it's gonna be okay, buddies. 76 00:04:38,028 --> 00:04:40,197 Hell ain't such a bad place. 77 00:04:40,197 --> 00:04:43,033 I mean, lots of people have told me to go here. 78 00:04:44,451 --> 00:04:45,744 We need to move, people. 79 00:04:45,744 --> 00:04:48,455 Scanlan's spell won't last forever. 80 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:51,083 [Pike] [quietly] Forgive me. 81 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:54,420 [demons snarling] 82 00:04:57,589 --> 00:04:59,591 [ominous music plays] 83 00:05:01,343 --> 00:05:03,470 [snarling] 84 00:05:06,056 --> 00:05:08,225 - [gasping] - You there. 85 00:05:08,225 --> 00:05:10,769 You don't look familiar. 86 00:05:10,769 --> 00:05:12,980 Where are you going? 87 00:05:14,064 --> 00:05:15,566 Oh. [clears throat] 88 00:05:15,566 --> 00:05:19,111 [demon voice] Um, the fallen soul of Zerxus Ilerez 89 00:05:19,111 --> 00:05:20,654 owes us a debt. 90 00:05:20,654 --> 00:05:22,948 And we plan on collecting. 91 00:05:24,366 --> 00:05:26,076 Really? 92 00:05:26,076 --> 00:05:29,663 You lot are bold enough to see him? 93 00:05:32,249 --> 00:05:34,251 [munching loudly] 94 00:05:35,794 --> 00:05:37,796 [shudders] 95 00:05:37,796 --> 00:05:39,089 The fuck? 96 00:05:39,089 --> 00:05:40,507 [low growling] 97 00:05:40,507 --> 00:05:42,259 [demon guard] Hmm. 98 00:05:42,259 --> 00:05:44,094 Very well. 99 00:05:44,094 --> 00:05:45,596 [gulps] 100 00:05:48,766 --> 00:05:50,142 [vomits] 101 00:05:50,142 --> 00:05:51,226 [Keyleth] Ugh, that was gross. 102 00:05:51,894 --> 00:05:53,896 [demon butcher] Order up! 103 00:05:55,981 --> 00:05:58,108 [hissing] 104 00:05:58,108 --> 00:06:00,152 [screeching] 105 00:06:00,152 --> 00:06:02,362 [demon butcher] Who's next, then? 106 00:06:02,362 --> 00:06:05,783 You smell... different. 107 00:06:05,783 --> 00:06:08,494 Oh, uh, we haven't bathed 108 00:06:08,494 --> 00:06:11,246 in a few thousand years. [chuckles] 109 00:06:13,665 --> 00:06:14,666 Um, excu-- 110 00:06:14,666 --> 00:06:17,336 [demon voice] Excuse me. 111 00:06:17,336 --> 00:06:20,339 Do you know where we can find the Brass Skull? 112 00:06:20,339 --> 00:06:24,635 We're looking for someone named Zerxus. 113 00:06:26,678 --> 00:06:29,223 {\an8}- [chittering] - [gasps weakly] 114 00:06:31,517 --> 00:06:33,393 They were scared of his name. 115 00:06:36,230 --> 00:06:37,523 [mysterious voice] Find me. 116 00:06:41,110 --> 00:06:43,112 Let's get moving. 117 00:06:43,112 --> 00:06:45,155 Don't want to be here longer than we have to. 118 00:06:45,155 --> 00:06:47,032 Well, at least Team Draconia 119 00:06:47,032 --> 00:06:49,451 is having a nice, quiet time in the snow. 120 00:06:49,451 --> 00:06:51,161 [wind whistling] 121 00:06:58,794 --> 00:07:00,087 [coughs] 122 00:07:00,087 --> 00:07:03,257 I still maintain it would have been safer to drill our way out. 123 00:07:03,257 --> 00:07:05,300 Yes, but my way was cooler. 124 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:06,718 I could have made it cool. 125 00:07:07,761 --> 00:07:12,516 [Allura] Kima? Can you hear me? 126 00:07:12,516 --> 00:07:14,601 Kima! 127 00:07:15,727 --> 00:07:16,979 She can't be far. 128 00:07:16,979 --> 00:07:18,438 What do you want to do? 129 00:07:18,438 --> 00:07:23,360 I'm going to tear that fucking dragon to pieces. 130 00:07:23,360 --> 00:07:26,655 [distant screaming] 131 00:07:27,739 --> 00:07:29,449 [moaning] 132 00:07:33,287 --> 00:07:34,663 Whoa, Pike. 133 00:07:34,663 --> 00:07:36,456 You look like hell, even for a demon. 134 00:07:37,875 --> 00:07:40,377 I think I'll wait here a sec. 135 00:07:40,377 --> 00:07:43,046 You guys keep searching. 136 00:07:43,046 --> 00:07:46,091 It-It's fine. I-I'll be okay. 137 00:07:47,134 --> 00:07:50,220 Spread out. Don't go too far, though. 138 00:07:50,220 --> 00:07:52,848 Don't like the way these creatures are looking at us. 139 00:07:54,850 --> 00:07:57,811 [distant screaming] 140 00:07:57,811 --> 00:07:59,855 All this evil. 141 00:07:59,855 --> 00:08:01,982 Maybe the Everlight was right. 142 00:08:01,982 --> 00:08:04,026 We shouldn't be here. 143 00:08:05,611 --> 00:08:07,446 [whimpering nearby] 144 00:08:11,575 --> 00:08:13,327 [raspy breathing] 145 00:08:16,955 --> 00:08:18,790 It-It's all right, 146 00:08:18,790 --> 00:08:21,585 I... I won't hurt you. 147 00:08:21,585 --> 00:08:23,921 I only want to help. 148 00:08:25,047 --> 00:08:26,590 Please. 149 00:08:26,590 --> 00:08:29,676 Redeem this woman with your healing light. 150 00:08:31,178 --> 00:08:32,304 [screams] 151 00:08:32,304 --> 00:08:35,474 [all souls screaming] 152 00:08:35,474 --> 00:08:37,184 [Grog] Pike! 153 00:08:37,184 --> 00:08:38,727 [Keyleth] What's happening? 154 00:08:38,727 --> 00:08:40,270 Hurts my brain! 155 00:08:40,270 --> 00:08:42,481 Shit. Scanlan, the spell? 156 00:08:42,481 --> 00:08:44,942 {\an8}I can't concentrate with all this screaming! 157 00:08:44,942 --> 00:08:46,902 [screaming] 158 00:08:48,862 --> 00:08:50,447 Mortals. 159 00:08:50,447 --> 00:08:52,574 [demons chuckling] 160 00:08:52,574 --> 00:08:54,701 Fresh blood. 161 00:08:54,701 --> 00:08:56,536 We can't stay here. 162 00:08:56,536 --> 00:08:58,080 [Grog] Don't need to ask me twice. 163 00:08:58,080 --> 00:08:59,164 [gasps] 164 00:09:01,166 --> 00:09:03,252 Gotta move, Pikey. 165 00:09:03,252 --> 00:09:04,962 [dramatic music plays] 166 00:09:04,962 --> 00:09:06,129 Shit. 167 00:09:12,678 --> 00:09:15,764 Where is this fucking Brass Skull? 168 00:09:15,764 --> 00:09:17,557 We can't outrun an entire city. 169 00:09:17,557 --> 00:09:19,059 We gotta get back to the portal. 170 00:09:19,059 --> 00:09:20,686 Not without the armor. 171 00:09:22,479 --> 00:09:25,065 They got eyes in the sky. What are we doing? 172 00:09:25,065 --> 00:09:26,858 [mysterious voice] This way. 173 00:09:28,193 --> 00:09:30,445 [Pike] Guys, down there. 174 00:09:33,031 --> 00:09:36,243 [Grog] Yes! Good eyes, buddies! 175 00:09:36,243 --> 00:09:38,161 [Vax] Get ready to jump! 176 00:09:39,496 --> 00:09:43,709 [all grunting, shouting] 177 00:09:45,627 --> 00:09:47,087 [screeches] 178 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:49,047 ♪ ♪ 179 00:09:55,887 --> 00:09:57,431 [grunting] 180 00:09:59,474 --> 00:10:02,894 [Vax] Fuck me, it's gonna be close! 181 00:10:02,894 --> 00:10:04,563 [mysterious voice] Enter. 182 00:10:09,651 --> 00:10:11,862 [roaring] 183 00:10:14,823 --> 00:10:16,616 [roars] 184 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:25,834 [exhales] Thanks for helping us. 185 00:10:25,834 --> 00:10:27,961 I-I hope? 186 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:30,339 [devil bodyguard] This way. 187 00:10:35,385 --> 00:10:37,679 What is this place? 188 00:10:38,972 --> 00:10:40,015 [Grog] Whoa. 189 00:10:40,015 --> 00:10:42,184 Uh, neat trick? 190 00:10:43,310 --> 00:10:44,728 Vox Machina. 191 00:10:44,728 --> 00:10:47,981 You certainly know how to make an entrance. 192 00:10:47,981 --> 00:10:50,233 How did you know we were coming? 193 00:10:50,233 --> 00:10:52,986 "Speak of the devil and he shall appear." 194 00:10:52,986 --> 00:10:56,531 The rules of this realm are... unique. 195 00:10:56,531 --> 00:11:00,077 I'd urge caution before uttering further names. 196 00:11:00,077 --> 00:11:02,496 You were the presence I felt. 197 00:11:02,496 --> 00:11:05,207 W-Why did you reach out to me? 198 00:11:05,207 --> 00:11:07,167 The real question is 199 00:11:07,167 --> 00:11:10,003 what is a priest of the Everlight doing here? 200 00:11:11,505 --> 00:11:13,965 We were sent by J'mon Sa Ord. 201 00:11:13,965 --> 00:11:15,509 They left something with you. 202 00:11:15,509 --> 00:11:17,552 The Plate of the Dawnmartyr? 203 00:11:17,552 --> 00:11:20,555 Not left. Lost. 204 00:11:20,555 --> 00:11:22,974 What do you mean, "lost"? 205 00:11:22,974 --> 00:11:25,185 Every decade or so, J'mon comes to test 206 00:11:25,185 --> 00:11:27,521 their rather poor luck at my table. 207 00:11:27,521 --> 00:11:32,109 They shouldn't have wagered such an artifact, but fair's fair. 208 00:11:32,109 --> 00:11:34,778 I assume you have something to exchange for it? 209 00:11:34,778 --> 00:11:38,990 I know you didn't venture into Hell with no more than wishful thinking. 210 00:11:40,117 --> 00:11:41,785 Well, what sort of stuff 211 00:11:41,785 --> 00:11:44,955 does a devil dude want? Gold? 212 00:11:44,955 --> 00:11:46,790 For a vestige? 213 00:11:46,790 --> 00:11:50,836 No, you'd have to make an exquisite offer. 214 00:11:50,836 --> 00:11:52,754 Or wager. 215 00:11:52,754 --> 00:11:54,923 Care for a game of chance? 216 00:11:56,133 --> 00:11:59,094 - If we win, we get the Plate. - [gasping] 217 00:11:59,094 --> 00:12:00,679 And if I win, 218 00:12:00,679 --> 00:12:02,639 you stay as my guest. 219 00:12:02,639 --> 00:12:04,599 Indefinitely. 220 00:12:04,599 --> 00:12:06,643 Pike, you can't. He'll cheat. 221 00:12:06,643 --> 00:12:07,978 [Zerxus] Now, now. 222 00:12:07,978 --> 00:12:09,980 Rules are what separates Despath 223 00:12:09,980 --> 00:12:13,608 from the truly miserable planes of existence like yours. 224 00:12:13,608 --> 00:12:16,278 No cheating allowed. 225 00:12:17,279 --> 00:12:20,574 Okay. What's the game? 226 00:12:20,574 --> 00:12:23,076 - [fingers snap] - [dramatic music plays] 227 00:12:25,203 --> 00:12:26,580 Uh, what the-- 228 00:12:30,333 --> 00:12:31,460 Huh? 229 00:12:33,628 --> 00:12:35,839 - Huh? - Pike? 230 00:12:39,176 --> 00:12:41,052 Have a seat. 231 00:12:44,556 --> 00:12:45,682 [Pike] A contract? 232 00:12:45,682 --> 00:12:48,810 To ensure you don't get cold feet. 233 00:12:48,810 --> 00:12:49,936 [muffled shouting] 234 00:12:49,936 --> 00:12:51,146 Are they-- 235 00:12:51,146 --> 00:12:53,064 Safe, but silenced. 236 00:12:53,064 --> 00:12:54,900 So the game remains fair. 237 00:12:54,900 --> 00:12:57,235 Shall we? 238 00:12:57,235 --> 00:12:59,362 ♪ ♪ 239 00:13:11,458 --> 00:13:14,002 [Zerxus] Such pure blood. 240 00:13:14,002 --> 00:13:16,004 Quite special, really. 241 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:24,513 The game is "Five Skulls." 242 00:13:24,513 --> 00:13:26,139 Each player has five cards, 243 00:13:26,139 --> 00:13:28,892 consisting of four red and a single black skull. 244 00:13:28,892 --> 00:13:31,102 Once dealt, you may not move your cards 245 00:13:31,102 --> 00:13:32,771 nor touch your opponent's. 246 00:13:32,771 --> 00:13:34,731 Your goal is to find my black skull 247 00:13:34,731 --> 00:13:35,982 before I find yours. 248 00:13:35,982 --> 00:13:37,234 How? 249 00:13:37,234 --> 00:13:38,818 On each turn you may ask your opponent 250 00:13:38,818 --> 00:13:40,612 any question to help locate it. 251 00:13:40,612 --> 00:13:45,325 However, you must answer all questions truthfully 252 00:13:45,325 --> 00:13:47,494 or incur a steep penalty. 253 00:13:48,954 --> 00:13:52,290 Like I said, we have rules down here. 254 00:13:52,290 --> 00:13:56,628 Damn, they got some plush chairs in this bitch. 255 00:13:56,628 --> 00:13:58,797 I can't believe she's doing this. 256 00:13:58,797 --> 00:14:01,424 Hey, if anyone can see through a devil's scheme, 257 00:14:01,424 --> 00:14:02,676 it's Trickfoot. 258 00:14:02,676 --> 00:14:05,804 Going first obviously has its advantages. 259 00:14:05,804 --> 00:14:07,389 As you are my guest, 260 00:14:07,389 --> 00:14:09,266 you may do the honors. 261 00:14:15,272 --> 00:14:17,315 [Zerxus] First question is yours. 262 00:14:18,316 --> 00:14:21,820 [Pike] Okay, let's whittle this down. 263 00:14:21,820 --> 00:14:24,072 Is your black skull to the right 264 00:14:24,072 --> 00:14:26,658 or left of your middle card? 265 00:14:26,658 --> 00:14:29,119 You can't feel the presence of the Everlight. 266 00:14:29,119 --> 00:14:31,496 Your redeemer isn't here, is she? 267 00:14:31,496 --> 00:14:32,956 [Pike scoffs softly] 268 00:14:32,956 --> 00:14:35,417 That wasn't my question. 269 00:14:37,002 --> 00:14:38,503 To the right. 270 00:14:39,838 --> 00:14:41,381 [Pike] On the end. 271 00:14:41,381 --> 00:14:43,133 That's your card. 272 00:14:43,133 --> 00:14:46,011 Sadly, no. 273 00:14:48,054 --> 00:14:51,558 Though I think I learned more that round than you did. 274 00:14:51,558 --> 00:14:55,145 After all, everyone has a tell. 275 00:14:55,145 --> 00:14:57,230 If you dig deep enough. 276 00:14:57,230 --> 00:15:00,317 Aren't you going to ask me something? 277 00:15:00,317 --> 00:15:02,569 Your friends rely on you. 278 00:15:02,569 --> 00:15:06,156 You must take pride in always being there to save them. 279 00:15:06,156 --> 00:15:08,867 To redeem them. 280 00:15:08,867 --> 00:15:10,910 This is no card game. 281 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:13,288 He knew exactly who he wanted to play with. 282 00:15:13,288 --> 00:15:16,082 I'm still tryin' to figure out the rules. 283 00:15:16,082 --> 00:15:17,751 Tell me, holy one, 284 00:15:17,751 --> 00:15:20,920 were you given a choice? A path to walk? 285 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,380 W-What? 286 00:15:22,380 --> 00:15:24,424 [Zerxus/Everlight] "We do not choose..." 287 00:15:24,424 --> 00:15:27,052 "...any path can be a holy one..." 288 00:15:27,052 --> 00:15:31,181 [Everlight] "...so long as one walks it with truth." 289 00:15:33,183 --> 00:15:36,978 Yes... I-I was given a choice. 290 00:15:36,978 --> 00:15:39,147 Turns out the choice was a lie. 291 00:15:39,147 --> 00:15:41,274 Both paths led to the same end. 292 00:15:42,567 --> 00:15:44,694 I once was given a similar choice. 293 00:15:44,694 --> 00:15:47,781 It cost me my family. 294 00:15:47,781 --> 00:15:52,535 My god betrayed me, as yours will, too. 295 00:15:52,535 --> 00:15:56,122 No. You're trying to get in my head. 296 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:57,582 It's not gonna work. 297 00:15:57,582 --> 00:16:00,543 Oh, I already have what I need. 298 00:16:00,543 --> 00:16:02,504 You gave yourself away before. 299 00:16:02,504 --> 00:16:04,923 Your eyes. Your black card? 300 00:16:04,923 --> 00:16:07,217 Second from your left. 301 00:16:09,094 --> 00:16:10,553 - No! - Buddies! 302 00:16:12,305 --> 00:16:13,723 This is bullshit! 303 00:16:13,723 --> 00:16:16,059 Changing the subject like that? Y-You're cheating! 304 00:16:16,059 --> 00:16:19,396 How? All the answers were truthful. 305 00:16:19,396 --> 00:16:21,898 Contract or no, this is a farce. 306 00:16:21,898 --> 00:16:23,900 Needle-dick is right. 307 00:16:23,900 --> 00:16:25,777 I ain't watchin' this no more! 308 00:16:25,777 --> 00:16:27,362 - Wait, maybe you shouldn't-- - [groans] 309 00:16:27,362 --> 00:16:29,531 [gasping] 310 00:16:29,531 --> 00:16:32,909 Stupid comfortable chair! 311 00:16:33,910 --> 00:16:37,497 Pike Trickfoot, you are now bound to this sanctum 312 00:16:37,497 --> 00:16:40,375 and the service of the Fallen Knight 313 00:16:40,375 --> 00:16:42,252 for eternity. 314 00:16:42,252 --> 00:16:44,337 Wait, I-I-- Please. 315 00:16:44,337 --> 00:16:46,047 You have to give me another chance. 316 00:16:46,047 --> 00:16:49,384 What else might you have to offer at this point? 317 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:55,932 What? She can't! 318 00:16:55,932 --> 00:16:58,309 A meaningful wager, indeed. 319 00:16:58,309 --> 00:17:00,937 Alas, I have no use for it. 320 00:17:00,937 --> 00:17:02,480 For the Plate of the Dawnmartyr, 321 00:17:02,480 --> 00:17:05,400 I will require something more substantial... 322 00:17:06,151 --> 00:17:08,486 The souls of your friends. 323 00:17:08,486 --> 00:17:10,947 No, not them. I can't. 324 00:17:10,947 --> 00:17:13,283 Isn't your faith strong enough? 325 00:17:19,289 --> 00:17:20,540 Fine. 326 00:17:20,540 --> 00:17:23,042 One round. Winner takes all. 327 00:17:24,794 --> 00:17:27,046 [all groaning] 328 00:17:27,046 --> 00:17:30,091 Wait. Are we the ante? 329 00:17:30,091 --> 00:17:32,302 Sure feels like it. Is she crazy? 330 00:17:32,302 --> 00:17:35,013 [grunts] Um, Pikey? 331 00:17:35,013 --> 00:17:36,890 [chuckles] 332 00:17:36,890 --> 00:17:39,559 I can see why the Everlight favors you. 333 00:17:39,559 --> 00:17:41,227 You're as careless with those close to you 334 00:17:41,227 --> 00:17:43,229 as you are yourself. 335 00:17:43,229 --> 00:17:46,649 But this time, I'll go first. 336 00:17:48,526 --> 00:17:51,529 My turn, my question. 337 00:17:51,529 --> 00:17:55,158 There's something different about you, Pike. 338 00:17:55,158 --> 00:17:57,327 You're special. 339 00:17:57,327 --> 00:18:00,205 Have you ever wondered if the Everlight needs you... 340 00:18:00,205 --> 00:18:02,248 more than you need her? 341 00:18:02,248 --> 00:18:04,542 Never crossed my mind. 342 00:18:04,542 --> 00:18:05,794 [gasps] 343 00:18:05,794 --> 00:18:07,337 Two cards? 344 00:18:07,337 --> 00:18:09,047 Lying to yourself. 345 00:18:09,047 --> 00:18:11,466 Goodness, that's a new one. 346 00:18:11,466 --> 00:18:13,009 That's not fair! 347 00:18:13,009 --> 00:18:15,136 The truth rarely is. 348 00:18:15,136 --> 00:18:17,055 You've made it easier for me. 349 00:18:17,055 --> 00:18:19,098 Reveal the card on my right. 350 00:18:24,479 --> 00:18:26,356 Pity. Your turn. 351 00:18:26,356 --> 00:18:28,399 Okay, cut the shit. 352 00:18:28,399 --> 00:18:30,610 Which card is your black skull? 353 00:18:30,610 --> 00:18:32,403 Interesting approach. 354 00:18:32,403 --> 00:18:34,739 Since I cannot lie, I'll tell you. 355 00:18:34,739 --> 00:18:37,033 It's the one in my hand. 356 00:18:37,033 --> 00:18:38,743 [sighs] 357 00:18:38,743 --> 00:18:40,203 Far left. 358 00:18:43,998 --> 00:18:48,628 Two cards. What to ask next. 359 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:50,380 Ah, I've got it. 360 00:18:51,923 --> 00:18:53,883 Do you ever wonder if your life would be better 361 00:18:53,883 --> 00:18:55,510 without the Everlight? 362 00:18:58,346 --> 00:19:00,139 Yes. 363 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:02,809 Doesn't sound very "faithful" to me. 364 00:19:02,809 --> 00:19:05,395 Your left card. 365 00:19:08,356 --> 00:19:11,109 Looks like the game is almost over. 366 00:19:11,109 --> 00:19:13,987 [Pike] Oh, shit. 367 00:19:13,987 --> 00:19:17,073 Before you finish me off, 368 00:19:17,073 --> 00:19:19,450 do me one favor. 369 00:19:19,450 --> 00:19:22,620 If you're keeping me here for eternity, 370 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:25,582 I think I deserve to know who you are. 371 00:19:25,582 --> 00:19:28,001 Who you were. 372 00:19:28,001 --> 00:19:31,170 And why you chose me. 373 00:19:32,714 --> 00:19:37,010 Very well. Treat this as a last indulgence. 374 00:19:38,386 --> 00:19:42,140 I come from a time a thousand years ago, 375 00:19:42,140 --> 00:19:45,435 when gods walked amongst mortals. 376 00:19:45,435 --> 00:19:48,146 - And the world was ruled by magic. - [screeching] 377 00:19:48,146 --> 00:19:51,816 Like you, I protected my home as First Knight, 378 00:19:51,816 --> 00:19:53,735 a member of the Brass Ring, 379 00:19:53,735 --> 00:19:57,363 a group similar to yours. 380 00:19:57,363 --> 00:20:01,284 And also like you, I assumed the best in them. 381 00:20:01,284 --> 00:20:05,705 I was blind as my friends condemned our civilization with their curiosity. 382 00:20:05,705 --> 00:20:07,332 Their hubris. 383 00:20:07,332 --> 00:20:08,833 [screaming] 384 00:20:09,834 --> 00:20:13,254 You mean... the Calamity? 385 00:20:13,254 --> 00:20:16,341 The gods set to war upon Exandria, 386 00:20:16,341 --> 00:20:18,343 and in the chaos I found myself 387 00:20:18,343 --> 00:20:23,348 face-to-face with the Lord of Torment himself. 388 00:20:23,348 --> 00:20:25,725 But instead of destroying me, 389 00:20:25,725 --> 00:20:28,645 he gave me a choice. 390 00:20:28,645 --> 00:20:31,981 Die with the rest or join him, 391 00:20:31,981 --> 00:20:33,733 and spare my family. 392 00:20:33,733 --> 00:20:36,069 I thought if I had enough time, 393 00:20:36,069 --> 00:20:38,613 I could reach him, save him, 394 00:20:38,613 --> 00:20:41,199 tame his turbulent heart. 395 00:20:41,199 --> 00:20:45,745 For my folly, I watched my husband and son 396 00:20:45,745 --> 00:20:48,414 fade with the rigors of time, 397 00:20:48,414 --> 00:20:51,584 losing even the memory of me. 398 00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:54,837 As if I never existed at all. 399 00:20:54,837 --> 00:20:57,548 You trusted a Betrayer? 400 00:20:57,548 --> 00:20:59,050 Of course I did. 401 00:20:59,050 --> 00:21:02,178 Just like you foolishly trust your Everlight. 402 00:21:02,178 --> 00:21:05,807 But there is no difference between the gods above and below. 403 00:21:05,807 --> 00:21:08,017 They all lie! 404 00:21:08,017 --> 00:21:10,144 [rumbling] 405 00:21:13,272 --> 00:21:16,609 I'm sorry for all you've lost. 406 00:21:16,609 --> 00:21:18,611 But my friends aren't like that. 407 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:20,321 And neither is my god. 408 00:21:20,321 --> 00:21:22,532 Give it time. 409 00:21:22,532 --> 00:21:25,660 Now, we have a game to finish. 410 00:21:25,660 --> 00:21:28,037 And you have a question to ask. 411 00:21:29,163 --> 00:21:32,667 Okay. I think I have it. 412 00:21:32,667 --> 00:21:36,004 Do you wish your family was here? 413 00:21:36,004 --> 00:21:38,214 What? 414 00:21:38,214 --> 00:21:42,510 You chose this existence to spare your husband and child. 415 00:21:42,510 --> 00:21:46,431 You say you loved them, but all I hear is regret. 416 00:21:46,431 --> 00:21:50,810 So, do you want them with you in this nightmare? 417 00:21:50,810 --> 00:21:52,979 Or is that too selfish? 418 00:21:52,979 --> 00:21:55,231 I, uh... 419 00:21:55,231 --> 00:21:56,941 Answer my question. 420 00:21:56,941 --> 00:22:00,528 Do you wish they were here, suffering with you? 421 00:22:00,528 --> 00:22:03,239 - No, I-- - Answer me! 422 00:22:03,239 --> 00:22:05,366 [echoing] Of course not! 423 00:22:05,366 --> 00:22:07,452 [card sizzling] 424 00:22:08,786 --> 00:22:11,456 [Pike] I'm not even sure you knew you were lying. 425 00:22:11,456 --> 00:22:12,707 No... 426 00:22:12,707 --> 00:22:15,793 And now my choice is a lot simpler. 427 00:22:18,629 --> 00:22:22,925 After all, everyone has a tell if you dig deep enough. 428 00:22:22,925 --> 00:22:25,053 That one. 429 00:22:30,683 --> 00:22:33,561 - [gasping] - [Grog chuckles] 430 00:22:33,561 --> 00:22:36,647 Well played, Pike Trickfoot. 431 00:22:36,647 --> 00:22:39,609 That was more devious than I expected. 432 00:22:39,609 --> 00:22:41,611 We all have blind spots. 433 00:22:41,611 --> 00:22:42,779 Even you. 434 00:22:42,779 --> 00:22:45,573 It's rare for me to lose in my domain. 435 00:22:45,573 --> 00:22:48,868 However, I accept defeat. 436 00:22:50,328 --> 00:22:52,246 [rumbling] 437 00:22:58,294 --> 00:22:59,837 Whoa. 438 00:23:08,679 --> 00:23:12,058 [Grog] Yeah, buddies! Look at that! 439 00:23:12,058 --> 00:23:14,644 - [Keyleth laughs] - [Vax] Ah, thank the gods. 440 00:23:14,644 --> 00:23:17,939 So... guess the Everlight came through, huh? 441 00:23:17,939 --> 00:23:20,399 Uh, yeah. Yeah. 442 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:23,486 Aww, only Pike gets a souvenir? 443 00:23:23,486 --> 00:23:25,071 [Zerxus clears throat] 444 00:23:25,071 --> 00:23:26,948 I won't forget your story. 445 00:23:26,948 --> 00:23:29,283 Thank you for losing graciously. 446 00:23:29,283 --> 00:23:31,119 I won't forget yours. 447 00:23:31,119 --> 00:23:32,620 [chuckles] 448 00:23:32,620 --> 00:23:36,040 Okay. Anyone else ready to get the fuck out of here? 449 00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:37,750 So say we all. 450 00:23:37,750 --> 00:23:40,670 Here, take this. It bears my mark. 451 00:23:40,670 --> 00:23:44,090 You'll need it to get safely through Despath. 452 00:23:44,090 --> 00:23:46,759 Yenk, show them the door. 453 00:23:46,759 --> 00:23:49,804 And please, give J'mon my best. 454 00:23:54,642 --> 00:23:56,060 [chatting indistinctly] 455 00:23:56,060 --> 00:23:59,147 She has no idea what courses through her veins. 456 00:23:59,147 --> 00:24:01,983 No matter, the seed of doubt has been planted 457 00:24:01,983 --> 00:24:05,486 and will fill her heart with vengeance, 458 00:24:05,486 --> 00:24:08,114 - as we watch it grow. - [laughing] 459 00:24:08,114 --> 00:24:09,991 Your orders? 460 00:24:09,991 --> 00:24:12,451 Leave her. Kill the rest. 461 00:24:12,451 --> 00:24:14,829 We are his blood. 462 00:24:14,829 --> 00:24:19,083 The time for his ascension draws near. 463 00:24:19,083 --> 00:24:21,961 Whew. Getting out of here is gonna be way easier than getting in. 464 00:24:21,961 --> 00:24:24,380 Good, 'cause I can't eat any more bugs. 465 00:24:24,380 --> 00:24:26,757 [gasping] 466 00:24:26,757 --> 00:24:30,720 Oh, what are the chances that isn't for us? 467 00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:33,472 Hmm. I say, 50-30? 468 00:24:35,766 --> 00:24:39,020 Vox Machina! 469 00:24:41,564 --> 00:24:44,066 [roars] 470 00:24:44,066 --> 00:24:46,777 I hate math. 471 00:24:47,862 --> 00:24:49,864 ♪ ♪ 472 00:25:25,066 --> 00:25:27,068 ♪ ♪ 473 00:25:34,909 --> 00:25:36,827 Chirp.