1 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:08,008 ♪ ♪ 2 00:00:10,052 --> 00:00:12,680 [zapping] 3 00:00:15,099 --> 00:00:17,643 Keyleth, wake up. 4 00:00:19,979 --> 00:00:22,189 Keyleth! No. 5 00:00:26,652 --> 00:00:29,196 An elixir. Try this. 6 00:00:29,280 --> 00:00:31,115 Quickly. 7 00:00:35,536 --> 00:00:37,705 VAX: It's not working. 8 00:00:37,788 --> 00:00:39,999 We're losing her! 9 00:00:40,082 --> 00:00:42,084 The Whispered One did not return. 10 00:00:42,168 --> 00:00:44,837 We failed. It was too soon. 11 00:00:44,920 --> 00:00:46,464 There's nothing to be done. 12 00:00:46,547 --> 00:00:48,466 Keyleth is gone. 13 00:00:48,549 --> 00:00:50,593 But at least we have what we came for. 14 00:00:52,428 --> 00:00:53,888 The fuck are you talking about?! 15 00:00:53,971 --> 00:00:56,182 Keyleth is still breathing. 16 00:00:56,265 --> 00:01:00,269 Something's not right. Uh, let me try, uh... 17 00:01:00,352 --> 00:01:02,605 ♪ Scanlan's hand ♪♪ 18 00:01:02,688 --> 00:01:05,566 The elixir, my spell-- 19 00:01:05,649 --> 00:01:07,568 that thing must be blocking all magic. 20 00:01:07,651 --> 00:01:09,987 Damn it, he's right. Away from the orb! 21 00:01:10,070 --> 00:01:11,822 We're not done with you yet. 22 00:01:11,906 --> 00:01:14,450 [grunting] 23 00:01:21,707 --> 00:01:23,250 Hmm? 24 00:01:25,878 --> 00:01:28,923 Finders keepers. 25 00:01:29,006 --> 00:01:31,967 W-Whoa. 26 00:01:32,051 --> 00:01:34,720 Hey! Let's move, big guy! 27 00:01:36,764 --> 00:01:38,766 [grunts] 28 00:01:38,849 --> 00:01:40,601 - [panting] - [Grog] Hey. 29 00:01:41,644 --> 00:01:43,979 Easy, I got her from here. 30 00:01:44,063 --> 00:01:45,940 Thank you, Grog. 31 00:01:53,739 --> 00:01:55,866 Okay, wait-wait-wait, hold up, hold up. 32 00:01:55,950 --> 00:01:57,034 ♪ Scanlan's hand ♪♪ 33 00:01:57,117 --> 00:01:58,118 Yes! 34 00:01:58,202 --> 00:02:00,329 We got magic. 35 00:02:00,412 --> 00:02:02,706 Vex, another elixir! 36 00:02:05,209 --> 00:02:06,377 I need it, hurry! 37 00:02:07,837 --> 00:02:11,423 [sighs] There's just, there's no more. 38 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:18,889 - Keyleth... - [whimpers] 39 00:02:21,892 --> 00:02:23,936 Forgive me. 40 00:02:26,397 --> 00:02:28,399 ♪ ♪ 41 00:02:31,861 --> 00:02:35,322 - [crying] - Brother. 42 00:02:35,406 --> 00:02:37,366 I'm so sorry. 43 00:02:47,293 --> 00:02:50,212 Wait. Herbs... 44 00:02:50,296 --> 00:02:52,256 What else did she use? 45 00:02:52,339 --> 00:02:55,050 Shorthalt! Need that magic! 46 00:02:57,469 --> 00:02:58,637 Uh... 47 00:02:58,721 --> 00:03:00,472 ♪ Disgusting mud and spit ♪ 48 00:03:00,556 --> 00:03:03,225 ♪ Turn into some healing shit ♪♪ 49 00:03:06,020 --> 00:03:09,440 Come on, work. Work. 50 00:03:12,526 --> 00:03:14,904 - [grunts] - You controlled me for years. 51 00:03:14,987 --> 00:03:17,114 Now it's your turn to suffer. 52 00:03:17,197 --> 00:03:20,701 What was the ritual meant to do? Answer me! 53 00:03:22,119 --> 00:03:25,039 I only answer to the Whispered One. 54 00:03:25,122 --> 00:03:30,085 But he denied me. Abandoned me. 55 00:03:30,169 --> 00:03:32,630 [Percy] I'll gladly send you to him. 56 00:03:32,713 --> 00:03:34,298 Go ahead. 57 00:03:34,381 --> 00:03:38,552 You've taken my husband and any hope of getting him back. 58 00:03:38,636 --> 00:03:41,847 What more could I lose? 59 00:03:41,931 --> 00:03:44,350 End me. 60 00:03:45,809 --> 00:03:48,437 No. Your pain will linger. 61 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:51,482 I'll shatter your ankles for my sister Vesper. 62 00:03:51,565 --> 00:03:53,901 Your hands belong to Julius. 63 00:03:53,984 --> 00:03:56,362 Each de Rolo will have their pound of flesh, 64 00:03:56,445 --> 00:03:59,031 until I flay the skin from what's left of you. 65 00:03:59,114 --> 00:04:00,699 Oh, okay, Percy, 66 00:04:00,783 --> 00:04:02,159 taking this a little far. 67 00:04:02,242 --> 00:04:04,036 Hey, why don't you just lower the... 68 00:04:04,119 --> 00:04:06,664 [grunting] 69 00:04:06,747 --> 00:04:08,165 The fuck? 70 00:04:08,248 --> 00:04:10,209 [Percy] Your suffering will be merely a taste 71 00:04:10,292 --> 00:04:13,295 of the pain you inflicted upon my family. 72 00:04:13,379 --> 00:04:15,005 [laughs] 73 00:04:15,089 --> 00:04:17,883 [Cassandra] The smoke. It's even worse. 74 00:04:17,967 --> 00:04:20,260 [Vex] It's some sort of curse. 75 00:04:20,344 --> 00:04:22,429 Pike felt something clouding his soul. 76 00:04:22,513 --> 00:04:24,556 I thought she meant he was just depressed. 77 00:04:24,640 --> 00:04:26,684 Something has possession of you. 78 00:04:26,767 --> 00:04:29,228 [Orthax] And we are better for it. 79 00:04:29,311 --> 00:04:31,188 We? What? 80 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:32,690 Percy! 81 00:04:32,773 --> 00:04:34,984 [Keyleth] That's not Percy. 82 00:04:35,067 --> 00:04:36,360 Keyleth? 83 00:04:36,443 --> 00:04:39,738 It's a demon. Look. 84 00:04:40,781 --> 00:04:43,117 - [roars] - [Vex] Holy shit. 85 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:45,452 How? 86 00:04:45,536 --> 00:04:47,746 If it gets what it wants, 87 00:04:47,830 --> 00:04:51,125 I don't think much of Percy will be left. 88 00:04:51,208 --> 00:04:53,377 Vex'ahlia, what are you doing? 89 00:04:58,298 --> 00:05:00,634 Step aside. 90 00:05:00,718 --> 00:05:03,303 You're going to shoot me, too? 91 00:05:03,387 --> 00:05:06,223 [overlapping voices] If we must. 92 00:05:06,306 --> 00:05:09,935 I know you're in there. 93 00:05:10,019 --> 00:05:13,605 Darling, take off the mask. 94 00:05:20,154 --> 00:05:22,114 [whimpering] 95 00:05:24,158 --> 00:05:25,617 [Vex] It's all right. 96 00:05:25,701 --> 00:05:27,244 You can put it down. 97 00:05:27,327 --> 00:05:30,956 It... it won't let me. 98 00:05:36,253 --> 00:05:38,756 - Don't do it! - Percy. You can't! 99 00:05:38,839 --> 00:05:41,425 I don't know what else to do! 100 00:05:41,508 --> 00:05:43,927 [Orthax] No! 101 00:05:44,011 --> 00:05:45,429 No! 102 00:05:45,512 --> 00:05:47,681 [screaming] 103 00:05:50,684 --> 00:05:52,519 [roaring] 104 00:05:52,603 --> 00:05:54,229 Nope. Do not like. 105 00:05:54,313 --> 00:05:55,272 Everyone get back. 106 00:05:55,355 --> 00:05:57,357 [grunting] 107 00:06:00,027 --> 00:06:01,570 - Sister! - Don't hurt him. 108 00:06:01,653 --> 00:06:02,905 He's not in control. 109 00:06:02,988 --> 00:06:04,531 Fuck that, he's got Vex. 110 00:06:04,615 --> 00:06:06,200 That thing can't bleed, 111 00:06:06,283 --> 00:06:09,286 but Percy can. If it's inside his mind, 112 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:13,040 his soul, only he can stop it. 113 00:06:13,123 --> 00:06:17,669 We'll buy time then. Oi, keep him from killing Delilah! 114 00:06:17,753 --> 00:06:18,670 Piece of cake. 115 00:06:18,754 --> 00:06:20,005 ♪ Scanlan's hand! ♪ 116 00:06:23,967 --> 00:06:26,345 [Percy] She belongs to me! 117 00:06:29,890 --> 00:06:33,102 ♪ ♪ 118 00:06:33,185 --> 00:06:35,437 [Orthax] Shall I take over? 119 00:06:35,521 --> 00:06:37,064 [grunting] 120 00:06:37,147 --> 00:06:38,440 [Percy] No. No! 121 00:06:38,524 --> 00:06:41,777 [Orthax] I'm afraid I must. 122 00:06:41,860 --> 00:06:43,862 - Percy! - [screaming] 123 00:06:49,034 --> 00:06:51,912 [grunting softly] 124 00:06:54,498 --> 00:06:58,335 [indistinct voices echoing] 125 00:06:58,418 --> 00:07:00,629 [sinister laughter] 126 00:07:00,712 --> 00:07:02,005 [voices continue indistinctly] 127 00:07:02,089 --> 00:07:04,508 Pay attention, children. Today's lesson 128 00:07:04,591 --> 00:07:07,427 is on the subject of vengeance. 129 00:07:10,305 --> 00:07:13,976 Which is more powerful, the desire for revenge 130 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:17,229 or the ability to forgive? 131 00:07:17,312 --> 00:07:18,856 Care to demonstrate? 132 00:07:22,609 --> 00:07:24,570 [Cassandra whimpers] 133 00:07:24,653 --> 00:07:26,280 [laughs] 134 00:07:26,363 --> 00:07:27,823 Bastards! 135 00:07:29,700 --> 00:07:31,952 - [sizzling] - Top marks, Percival. 136 00:07:32,035 --> 00:07:34,705 I'll kill you. 137 00:07:34,788 --> 00:07:35,831 I'll kill you all! 138 00:07:40,043 --> 00:07:43,755 [grunts] Goody. Now I get to use my new toy. 139 00:07:43,839 --> 00:07:45,340 Wait, Grog! You can't. 140 00:07:45,424 --> 00:07:48,218 I was only gonna chop him a little. 141 00:07:48,302 --> 00:07:49,928 Let her go! 142 00:07:50,012 --> 00:07:52,306 - Cassandra! - [yelps] 143 00:07:53,682 --> 00:07:55,392 - Cassandra! - [laughs] 144 00:07:55,475 --> 00:07:57,477 [panting, grunting] 145 00:08:00,814 --> 00:08:01,940 [laughter echoes] 146 00:08:02,024 --> 00:08:06,653 [laughs] What's the matter, son? Not hungry? 147 00:08:06,737 --> 00:08:10,073 You look pale, boy. Like you've seen a ghost. 148 00:08:12,117 --> 00:08:13,660 [door opens] 149 00:08:13,744 --> 00:08:15,287 - [laughter] - [gasps] 150 00:08:15,370 --> 00:08:17,164 Death to the de Rolos. 151 00:08:17,247 --> 00:08:19,875 Stop. Not again. 152 00:08:19,958 --> 00:08:22,794 Not again! I won't let you take them! 153 00:08:25,881 --> 00:08:27,966 So we just wait for him to kill us? 154 00:08:30,177 --> 00:08:32,054 He has to reload eventually. 155 00:08:32,137 --> 00:08:34,431 Right? 156 00:08:37,768 --> 00:08:39,102 [Orthax] The hate. 157 00:08:40,938 --> 00:08:42,272 Embrace it. 158 00:08:43,982 --> 00:08:45,525 Or else... 159 00:08:45,609 --> 00:08:46,693 [breath quivering] 160 00:08:50,322 --> 00:08:53,158 You have failed us, son! 161 00:08:53,242 --> 00:08:54,785 [Lord de Rolo] A family slaughtered, 162 00:08:54,868 --> 00:08:56,536 a legacy lost. 163 00:08:56,620 --> 00:08:58,997 You must avenge us! 164 00:08:59,081 --> 00:09:02,334 Please, son, you must! 165 00:09:02,417 --> 00:09:04,253 [whimpers] I'm sorry, Mother! 166 00:09:12,052 --> 00:09:14,513 Fuck, that burns. 167 00:09:14,596 --> 00:09:17,266 Listen to us! You must fight this! 168 00:09:17,349 --> 00:09:18,809 [roars] 169 00:09:18,892 --> 00:09:21,728 Fight. Yes. 170 00:09:27,943 --> 00:09:33,657 Yes. One well-placed shot and the pain disappears. 171 00:09:36,326 --> 00:09:38,245 [Vex] Fight it! 172 00:09:38,328 --> 00:09:39,579 Vex? 173 00:09:39,663 --> 00:09:42,124 Wait. No. 174 00:09:42,207 --> 00:09:44,084 - What are you doing to me? - [sinister laughter] 175 00:09:44,167 --> 00:09:47,754 Giving you what you wanted, Percival. 176 00:09:47,838 --> 00:09:49,339 Who are you?! 177 00:09:49,423 --> 00:09:53,010 You know exactly who I am. 178 00:09:53,093 --> 00:09:56,096 You summoned me. [screeches] 179 00:09:56,888 --> 00:10:00,225 Your torment and thirst for revenge 180 00:10:00,309 --> 00:10:02,602 called me to your side. 181 00:10:02,686 --> 00:10:07,149 An unspoken partnership. 182 00:10:07,232 --> 00:10:11,445 Deep down, you remember. 183 00:10:11,528 --> 00:10:13,697 Welcoming my help. 184 00:10:13,780 --> 00:10:18,994 Welcoming the rage that fueled you to create it. 185 00:10:19,077 --> 00:10:22,456 The weapon. 186 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:24,833 [Percy] What are you talking about? 187 00:10:24,916 --> 00:10:27,669 [Orthax] Forged in iron and smoke. 188 00:10:29,046 --> 00:10:32,299 We struck a bargain. 189 00:10:32,382 --> 00:10:35,886 I gave you the means for revenge. 190 00:10:35,969 --> 00:10:37,346 And you... 191 00:10:37,429 --> 00:10:41,892 gave me souls to feast upon. 192 00:10:41,975 --> 00:10:44,019 [screeches] 193 00:10:47,105 --> 00:10:50,609 Liar! [growls] 194 00:10:52,152 --> 00:10:55,405 You're not under a charm anymore, damn it. Do something! 195 00:10:55,489 --> 00:10:57,866 Against a demon? What? 196 00:10:57,949 --> 00:11:00,369 You're his sister. Reach him. 197 00:11:00,452 --> 00:11:02,913 ♪ ♪ 198 00:11:02,996 --> 00:11:04,539 Percival! 199 00:11:04,623 --> 00:11:06,792 I know you. 200 00:11:06,875 --> 00:11:09,044 This isn't who you are! 201 00:11:09,127 --> 00:11:10,921 It's who I want to be. 202 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:13,256 Yes, hate feels good. 203 00:11:13,340 --> 00:11:15,050 It drowns the pain. 204 00:11:15,133 --> 00:11:18,178 I've seen how easily it consumes you. 205 00:11:19,721 --> 00:11:21,556 It's all I have left. 206 00:11:24,643 --> 00:11:28,730 If you reclaim yourself, you won't hurt the ones you love. 207 00:11:28,814 --> 00:11:31,566 Find the real Percy within. 208 00:11:31,650 --> 00:11:33,443 Find my brother. 209 00:11:33,527 --> 00:11:35,570 Cassandra? 210 00:11:35,654 --> 00:11:38,615 I'm here for you. 211 00:11:38,698 --> 00:11:40,992 We all are. 212 00:11:48,708 --> 00:11:53,004 Percy, come on. We can make it. 213 00:11:53,088 --> 00:11:55,006 - [gasps] - [Cassandra yelps] 214 00:11:58,677 --> 00:12:00,554 You. 215 00:12:00,637 --> 00:12:02,180 You did this to me. 216 00:12:02,264 --> 00:12:05,725 And you'll pay! 217 00:12:05,809 --> 00:12:08,687 [all grunting] 218 00:12:11,398 --> 00:12:14,609 [Orthax] The time has come. 219 00:12:14,693 --> 00:12:16,820 Fire the weapon. 220 00:12:19,448 --> 00:12:21,992 Be at peace. 221 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:26,663 Wait! Please, Percy. 222 00:12:26,746 --> 00:12:29,708 Don't forfeit your own soul. 223 00:12:32,335 --> 00:12:36,465 You know who to trust, Percival. 224 00:12:38,008 --> 00:12:40,719 Yes. I do. 225 00:12:45,432 --> 00:12:47,058 ♪ ♪ 226 00:12:49,811 --> 00:12:52,272 I won't let you! 227 00:12:52,355 --> 00:12:53,648 [Orthax] No! 228 00:12:53,732 --> 00:12:55,192 [screaming] 229 00:12:56,234 --> 00:12:58,695 [screeching] 230 00:13:06,244 --> 00:13:08,163 [explosion] 231 00:13:10,332 --> 00:13:12,542 ♪ ♪ 232 00:13:12,626 --> 00:13:13,960 [Percy groans] 233 00:13:15,921 --> 00:13:20,842 Percy? Say something. Is it you? 234 00:13:20,926 --> 00:13:23,303 I'm afraid so. 235 00:13:23,386 --> 00:13:26,681 Well, most of me anyway. 236 00:13:26,765 --> 00:13:28,225 You shot me! 237 00:13:28,308 --> 00:13:30,936 Yes, well, thank you for not dying. 238 00:13:31,019 --> 00:13:32,771 Yeah, you're welcome. 239 00:13:32,854 --> 00:13:36,566 So, that was the most fucked-up thing I've ever seen... 240 00:13:36,650 --> 00:13:38,944 and I hang out with Scanlan. 241 00:13:39,027 --> 00:13:42,572 [Delilah laughing] 242 00:13:42,656 --> 00:13:44,574 How fitting. 243 00:13:44,658 --> 00:13:49,329 Even in your moment of triumph, you still managed to fall short. 244 00:13:49,412 --> 00:13:50,872 What? 245 00:13:50,956 --> 00:13:55,460 You had the chance to kill me and you failed miserably. 246 00:13:55,544 --> 00:13:58,171 It shouldn't surprise me, though. 247 00:13:58,255 --> 00:14:00,507 You're as spineless as your parents. 248 00:14:02,342 --> 00:14:05,804 Sylas is gone. I know that suffering. 249 00:14:05,887 --> 00:14:09,599 Losing one's family is a wound that cannot be mended. 250 00:14:09,683 --> 00:14:12,561 At least he saw the sunlight one last time. 251 00:14:12,644 --> 00:14:15,564 I knew we saved the wrong de Rolo. 252 00:14:15,647 --> 00:14:17,732 But it matters not. 253 00:14:17,816 --> 00:14:20,402 You may have stopped me today. 254 00:14:20,485 --> 00:14:23,780 The Whispered One will finish what we began. 255 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:27,576 And when he returns, cities will fall, 256 00:14:27,659 --> 00:14:29,578 titans will rise, 257 00:14:29,661 --> 00:14:33,123 rivers will flow with the blood of... 258 00:14:33,206 --> 00:14:34,916 [gasping] 259 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:36,751 [choking, gurgling] 260 00:14:40,046 --> 00:14:42,007 [raspy gasping] 261 00:14:53,518 --> 00:14:56,396 ♪ ♪ 262 00:15:03,361 --> 00:15:04,863 I'm glad you forgave her, brother. 263 00:15:06,531 --> 00:15:08,033 But I cannot. 264 00:15:14,539 --> 00:15:17,167 [Grog grunts] 265 00:15:17,250 --> 00:15:19,169 [sizzling] 266 00:15:19,252 --> 00:15:20,920 - Everyone ready? - What? 267 00:15:21,004 --> 00:15:23,298 You mean we have to leave this delightful place? 268 00:15:27,344 --> 00:15:29,471 Ah, da-da-da-da. I don't think so, buddy. 269 00:15:29,554 --> 00:15:31,973 [laughs] Regardless of its origin, 270 00:15:32,057 --> 00:15:33,600 it can still prove to be an effective weapon. 271 00:15:33,683 --> 00:15:35,810 What? Are you forgetting the smoke 272 00:15:35,894 --> 00:15:39,147 and the whole "I'm insane with vengeance" thing? 273 00:15:39,230 --> 00:15:42,817 The demon is gone, Scanlan. The curse is lifted. 274 00:15:45,654 --> 00:15:48,031 [sighs] Yeah, maybe you're... Nah. 275 00:15:48,114 --> 00:15:49,949 [Percy] No! 276 00:15:50,033 --> 00:15:52,494 - [sizzling] - You know how much that cost? 277 00:15:52,577 --> 00:15:55,038 How bloody long it will take me to make ano... 278 00:15:55,121 --> 00:15:56,706 [screeching] 279 00:15:58,249 --> 00:15:59,834 Well, I'll be damned. 280 00:15:59,918 --> 00:16:02,796 Thank you, Scanlan. All of you. 281 00:16:02,879 --> 00:16:05,632 For this second chance. 282 00:16:11,805 --> 00:16:14,891 Hey, how'd you know that demon was still in there? 283 00:16:14,974 --> 00:16:16,476 Total guess. 284 00:16:16,559 --> 00:16:18,687 ♪ ♪ 285 00:16:18,770 --> 00:16:22,273 [indistinct chatter, grunting] 286 00:16:27,946 --> 00:16:30,281 [grunting] 287 00:16:30,365 --> 00:16:32,158 [man] One more on the fire then. 288 00:16:35,662 --> 00:16:38,748 - Thank you. - You saved Whitestone. 289 00:16:38,832 --> 00:16:41,126 We're in your debt, Vox Machina. 290 00:16:41,209 --> 00:16:42,293 [others murmuring] 291 00:16:42,377 --> 00:16:44,587 W-What do we do? 292 00:16:44,671 --> 00:16:47,590 Just nod and smile, Kiki. 293 00:16:47,674 --> 00:16:50,051 Of course. Our pleasure. 294 00:16:50,135 --> 00:16:52,262 It was nothing, nothing at all. 295 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:55,432 Huh? Oh, hello, handsome. 296 00:16:56,474 --> 00:16:58,476 Scanlan Shorthalt, rebel leader. 297 00:16:58,560 --> 00:16:59,728 Yeah, you've probably heard of me. 298 00:16:59,811 --> 00:17:02,188 Anyway, I may need a bed tonight. 299 00:17:02,272 --> 00:17:04,858 You see, freedom-fighting is tiring work. 300 00:17:04,941 --> 00:17:07,068 So I was just wondering if maybe... [yelps] 301 00:17:07,152 --> 00:17:09,738 These people just survived the apocalypse, Scanlan. 302 00:17:09,821 --> 00:17:11,781 They don't need your gonorrhea. 303 00:17:11,865 --> 00:17:14,534 [Grog] Oh, hello, Mr. Giant. 304 00:17:14,617 --> 00:17:17,036 I see you! [giggles] 305 00:17:17,120 --> 00:17:20,165 So, w-what happens now? 306 00:17:20,248 --> 00:17:22,500 Will you stay and rebuild? 307 00:17:22,584 --> 00:17:26,129 A de Rolo has watched over this land for 200 years. 308 00:17:26,212 --> 00:17:30,341 My entire adult life has been driven by fear and vengeance. 309 00:17:30,425 --> 00:17:32,927 That's not the temperament of a leader. 310 00:17:33,011 --> 00:17:37,390 But you, Cass, of all our family, you were the bravest. 311 00:17:37,474 --> 00:17:39,809 You are the true heir to Whitestone. 312 00:17:39,893 --> 00:17:44,773 Me? But our betrayers, they turned me. 313 00:17:44,856 --> 00:17:47,484 Our people will see me as a traitor. 314 00:17:47,567 --> 00:17:50,195 They will see you as a survivor. 315 00:17:50,278 --> 00:17:54,991 Everyone here suffered from the Briarwoods. But you endured it. 316 00:17:55,074 --> 00:17:57,786 We live as long as Whitestone lives. 317 00:17:57,869 --> 00:18:00,955 Help me ensure it lives forever. 318 00:18:06,461 --> 00:18:09,297 I, uh... 319 00:18:09,380 --> 00:18:12,300 I meant what I said yesterday. 320 00:18:12,383 --> 00:18:15,178 I know, Vax. 321 00:18:15,261 --> 00:18:19,057 And it's the first time anyone's ever said that to me. 322 00:18:19,140 --> 00:18:22,811 But we have responsibilities. 323 00:18:22,894 --> 00:18:25,563 To the realm. To my Aramenté. 324 00:18:25,647 --> 00:18:29,400 I... I just can't. 325 00:18:29,484 --> 00:18:31,027 I'm sorry. 326 00:18:31,110 --> 00:18:35,031 Oh, no. No, you're right. 327 00:18:35,114 --> 00:18:39,536 I, uh, um... 328 00:18:39,619 --> 00:18:42,622 I'm gonna walk away. 329 00:18:44,707 --> 00:18:46,626 [sighs] 330 00:18:46,709 --> 00:18:48,044 Keeper Yennen. 331 00:18:48,127 --> 00:18:51,589 Did any of you see a woman named Ripley flee from the palace? 332 00:18:51,673 --> 00:18:54,509 Tattered clothes? Missing hand? Total sociopath? 333 00:18:54,592 --> 00:18:57,136 I'm afraid not. Why? 334 00:18:57,220 --> 00:18:58,972 I worry we'll meet her again. 335 00:18:59,055 --> 00:19:01,182 Oh, hey, what about that thing at the top of the zipper-twat? 336 00:19:01,266 --> 00:19:03,393 The, uh, spinning orb of death? 337 00:19:03,476 --> 00:19:05,937 From what you told me, it must be connected to something 338 00:19:06,020 --> 00:19:07,647 beyond the veil. 339 00:19:07,730 --> 00:19:11,234 One of our holy men already went to investigate it. 340 00:19:11,317 --> 00:19:12,986 [zapping] 341 00:19:14,779 --> 00:19:17,282 [screaming] 342 00:19:20,410 --> 00:19:21,953 Hopefully it's not dangerous. 343 00:19:22,036 --> 00:19:24,414 So, we stickin' around awhile or what? 344 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:26,040 I could get used to being a hero. 345 00:19:26,124 --> 00:19:27,625 We need to report to Emon 346 00:19:27,709 --> 00:19:30,336 before Uriel's men find us and drag us back. 347 00:19:30,420 --> 00:19:33,089 Really, brother? We could just... 348 00:19:33,172 --> 00:19:37,010 Run? [laughs softly] I think we're done with that. 349 00:19:37,093 --> 00:19:41,347 Besides, you need to get punched in the face now and then... 350 00:19:41,431 --> 00:19:42,807 to know you're alive. 351 00:19:44,559 --> 00:19:47,020 Right. I'll find us some horses. 352 00:19:47,103 --> 00:19:49,564 [Keyleth] Oh, uh, actually... 353 00:19:49,647 --> 00:19:52,734 I might be able to get us home a little quicker. 354 00:19:52,817 --> 00:19:55,069 Oh, what'd you have in mind, green? 355 00:19:55,153 --> 00:19:57,405 Well, there's this tree spell. 356 00:19:57,488 --> 00:20:00,033 But, well, it only works on trees I've seen before, 357 00:20:00,116 --> 00:20:01,701 and they have to be alive, 358 00:20:01,784 --> 00:20:03,578 and also I have to be strong enough, 359 00:20:03,661 --> 00:20:05,330 and I think I can only do it, like, once a day, 360 00:20:05,413 --> 00:20:08,499 so, you know what, just forget I brought it up. 361 00:20:08,583 --> 00:20:11,794 Darling. You've got this. 362 00:20:14,881 --> 00:20:19,427 Right. Yeah. Uh, totally. 363 00:20:19,510 --> 00:20:21,220 Thanks, Vex. 364 00:20:25,725 --> 00:20:27,769 Sun Tree. 365 00:20:27,852 --> 00:20:29,979 Talk to me. 366 00:20:30,063 --> 00:20:32,065 ♪ ♪ 367 00:20:38,321 --> 00:20:40,323 ♪ ♪ 368 00:20:47,830 --> 00:20:51,209 [laughs softly] Aren't trees just the best? 369 00:20:55,588 --> 00:20:58,216 ♪ ♪ 370 00:20:58,299 --> 00:21:00,593 Whoa. I think I peed a little. 371 00:21:00,677 --> 00:21:03,137 - Sure did, buddy. - [Keyleth] Uh, guys? 372 00:21:03,221 --> 00:21:05,932 I kinda can't hold this for too long. 373 00:21:06,015 --> 00:21:08,101 Right, everybody in! 374 00:21:08,184 --> 00:21:10,186 [Grog laughing] 375 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:11,771 [grunts, laughs] 376 00:21:11,854 --> 00:21:13,356 [laughs softly] 377 00:21:19,237 --> 00:21:21,239 [magical chiming] 378 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:23,116 [birds chirping] 379 00:21:23,199 --> 00:21:25,243 ♪ ♪ 380 00:21:31,499 --> 00:21:33,501 [metal clinking] 381 00:21:39,132 --> 00:21:41,342 [snoring] 382 00:21:43,511 --> 00:21:47,682 Ow! [groans] I hate doors. 383 00:21:47,765 --> 00:21:49,183 I gotcha, buddies. 384 00:21:53,438 --> 00:21:55,356 Aw, thanks, Pikey! 385 00:21:55,440 --> 00:21:57,316 [squeals, laughs] 386 00:21:57,400 --> 00:22:01,320 [grunts] Okay. I can't really breathe so... 387 00:22:01,404 --> 00:22:03,031 - [snoring] - Ha ha! 388 00:22:03,114 --> 00:22:05,658 My masterpiece is complete! 389 00:22:05,742 --> 00:22:07,535 The epic story of our adventure. 390 00:22:07,618 --> 00:22:11,289 The dragon, the vampires, the cyclops I vanquished. 391 00:22:11,372 --> 00:22:12,582 What cyclops? 392 00:22:12,665 --> 00:22:14,333 Oh, I may have taken some artistic license. 393 00:22:14,417 --> 00:22:16,335 [chuckles] Wonderful, Scanlan. 394 00:22:16,419 --> 00:22:17,962 Looking forward to reading it. 395 00:22:18,046 --> 00:22:21,883 [scoffs] Read it? This tale is far too great for a lousy book. 396 00:22:21,966 --> 00:22:23,968 No, our legend shall be told... 397 00:22:24,052 --> 00:22:26,554 ♪ In song ♪ 398 00:22:26,637 --> 00:22:28,139 [all groaning] 399 00:22:28,222 --> 00:22:29,474 - Yes! - [groans] 400 00:22:29,557 --> 00:22:31,309 ♪ Sit down, my friends ♪ 401 00:22:31,392 --> 00:22:33,478 ♪ And I'll start rockin' ya ♪ 402 00:22:33,561 --> 00:22:35,813 ♪ With the epic legend of... ♪ 403 00:22:35,897 --> 00:22:37,648 - [record scratches] - [Jarett] Vox Machina! 404 00:22:37,732 --> 00:22:41,069 [Vax] Excellent timing, Jarett. 405 00:22:42,445 --> 00:22:45,615 The Sovereign has summoned you to the Cloudtop. 406 00:22:45,698 --> 00:22:48,076 What? Like, now? 407 00:22:50,369 --> 00:22:53,122 ♪ ♪ 408 00:22:58,377 --> 00:23:01,923 [quiet chatter] 409 00:23:03,007 --> 00:23:05,593 Vax'ildan! [laughs] 410 00:23:05,676 --> 00:23:08,930 Glad to see you alive and with all your... 411 00:23:09,013 --> 00:23:11,265 extremities intact. 412 00:23:11,349 --> 00:23:14,727 Looking sharp, Gilmore, as always. 413 00:23:14,811 --> 00:23:17,146 Oh, this old thing? 414 00:23:19,107 --> 00:23:21,192 Any idea what all this fuss is about? 415 00:23:21,275 --> 00:23:25,196 The criers said Sovereign Uriel is to make a proclamation. 416 00:23:25,279 --> 00:23:29,408 Seems juicy; the whole council showed up. 417 00:23:29,492 --> 00:23:31,744 Friends. In recent weeks, 418 00:23:31,828 --> 00:23:34,455 Tal'Dorei has been beset by evil, 419 00:23:34,539 --> 00:23:37,583 wearing the faces of monsters and men. 420 00:23:37,667 --> 00:23:40,878 I relied on my best judgment to meet these threats. 421 00:23:40,962 --> 00:23:44,340 But sadly, that judgment was greatly corrupted. 422 00:23:44,423 --> 00:23:48,553 The truth is, I allowed strangers into our midst, 423 00:23:48,636 --> 00:23:51,973 entrusting them with power they never should have had. 424 00:23:52,056 --> 00:23:54,642 - Vox Machina... - [gasping] 425 00:23:54,725 --> 00:23:56,144 saved us from this threat... 426 00:23:56,227 --> 00:23:57,687 - [relieved sighs] - yet again. 427 00:23:59,147 --> 00:24:01,399 They showed me that the wisdom of a group, 428 00:24:01,482 --> 00:24:03,526 no matter how unconventional, 429 00:24:03,609 --> 00:24:05,820 outweighs that of the individual. 430 00:24:05,903 --> 00:24:08,739 There is foresight in friendship. 431 00:24:08,823 --> 00:24:11,826 My weakness put the realm in jeopardy. 432 00:24:11,909 --> 00:24:13,286 But never again. 433 00:24:15,830 --> 00:24:17,915 And so, with humility, 434 00:24:17,999 --> 00:24:21,169 I hereby renounce the throne and cede the government 435 00:24:21,252 --> 00:24:22,712 to the Council of Tal'Dorei. 436 00:24:22,795 --> 00:24:25,715 [gasping, murmuring] 437 00:24:25,798 --> 00:24:29,051 These wise patriots shall ensure 438 00:24:29,135 --> 00:24:31,929 - that Emon stands forever. - [cheering] 439 00:24:32,013 --> 00:24:35,266 Now, in addition to the council members you already know, 440 00:24:35,349 --> 00:24:37,351 - we will be adding a few more. - [high-pitched ringing] 441 00:24:37,435 --> 00:24:39,312 - [groaning] - Vex, are you all right? 442 00:24:39,395 --> 00:24:42,064 Specifically, pillars of the community who have held up... 443 00:24:42,148 --> 00:24:45,443 [bell tolling] 444 00:24:45,526 --> 00:24:47,528 ♪ ♪ 445 00:24:51,115 --> 00:24:53,075 Gods above us... 446 00:24:53,159 --> 00:24:56,078 [panicked chatter] 447 00:24:56,162 --> 00:24:59,040 ♪ ♪ 448 00:24:59,123 --> 00:25:01,125 [gasps] No. 449 00:25:06,923 --> 00:25:08,925 [hissing] 450 00:25:12,470 --> 00:25:13,888 [roars] 451 00:25:13,971 --> 00:25:16,265 [roaring loudly] 452 00:25:18,267 --> 00:25:20,269 ♪ ♪ 453 00:26:05,273 --> 00:26:07,275 Chirp.