Everyone soon awakens in their spiffy new manor. Lady Allura arrives to remind them of tonight’s dinner with the foreign dignitaries. The lady is less than impressed with their manners, but Percy promises to teach them the proper decorum for nobles.
Percy may just be the one to ruin their polite façade. Surprising everyone with their arrival are the dignitaries from Whitestone: Lady Delilah and Lord Sylas Briarwood, who have never left their city before. ..
Vax sneaks into the Briarwoods’ room and finds a journal that details the family’s murders. Percy is so angry that he can barely contain himself. ..
The Briarwoods discuss rumors of an impending attack on Whitestone. They deny the rumors and suggest that Uriel should not worry, as the city’s independence shouldn’t be challenged.
Delilah begins her story by noting that she has been watching Percy from afar and decides to mess with him. She mentions how the de Rolos family abandoned Whitestone to rot, and how they are now living in exile in Rome. Delilah also discusses how Percy’s family is related to the Rolos family, and how they have always been close friends.
Percy stands, accusing his friends of lying. His friends apologize and the Briarwoods excuse themselves from the table. ..
Meanwhile, Vax finds a book in the Briarwoods’ room that mentions “The Whispered One.” But Sylas and Delilah catch him. ..
Scanlan distracts the dinner party with a song so the rest of the group can go up and help Vax. When Sylas bites Vax and throws him out of a window, the fight is transferred outside. ..
Percy shoots the driver, Desmond, and takes his mask. He tells Desmond that his life is forfeit. ..
Just as he is about to shoot again, Uriel bursts out and orders his guards to arrest Vox Machina.
The Episode Review
This episode thickens the plot with intrigue (not to mention a criminal cliffhanger) while delivering a fascinating snippet of Percy’s past. Underneath his callous refinement, there’s a darkness to him, one that even Vox Machina has not been privy to before.
I’m looking forward to learning more about the Briarwoods and their connection to the Whispered One, as well as how Percy and the gang will handle this threat. The gunslinger may be in for a tough battle. ..
I thought before that Legend might have too many characters to keep track of, but if the series takes some time to explore compelling aspects of each protagonist–such as with Percy in this episode–I don’t think the large cast will be too much to handle.
My favourite member of the Vox Machina party is my captain, Varian Wrynn. He’s a great leader and a great friend, and I love spending time with him.
