She finds a book that glows with purple energy and gasps when she discovers a particular spell in it. Using some of her own blood, she performs the ritual over her husband. His colour improves, and he wakes up.
She hugs him, but the mirror shows her embracing nothing. Neither can she feel his heart beating. ..
In the present day, the Briarwoods are in a relationship. Delilah tells Sylas to trust The Whispered One and to stay in the manor, where he is safe. ..
The group of Vox Machina hole up in a safe house with Archie and others to hide from the undead. Several become discouraged about the state of Whitestone. Cassandra and Archie try to convince Percy to take leadership; only he can bolster their spirits. But he refuses.
The undead burst into the room, and one bites Scanlan’s arm. Necrosis sets in, which is beyond Keyleth’s healing capabilities. He’ll lose his arm within the hour.
Percy and Archie try to lead the Resistance against the zombies, giants, and Vedmire. However, Vedmire kills Archie with his blade.
Percy implores the people to fight. So in the wake of his friend’s death, as Keyleth staves off the undead, he gives a speech that inspires them. ..
Everyone fights with new vigor, but they say platitudes as if this will be their last fight together. Vax tells Keyleth he loves her, to which she responds that this is definitely not the appropriate time.
A bright light appears and kills several undead creatures. ..
It is Pike who steps forward to heal Scanlan’s arm and joins in the fight-with the Everlight on her side.
The Everlight blesses everyone’s weapons, renewing them for more battle. Percy and the people of Whitestone take revenge on Vedmire for Archie.
Delilah Briarwood has been forced to make a decision: Should she send her son, Sylas, to the front lines in order to protect him and the rest of Vox Machina, or should she accelerate her plans and send him away sooner? ..
Vox Machina and their allies take control of the fight so Yennen and her people can make their way to the Briarwoods through some secret tunnels.
On the way to freedom, one of the Briarwoods’ prisoners calls out to them. She claims she can help them if they release her. As Vax would free her, Percy levels his gun at the prisoner, his mask on. Just before the episode ends, Keyleth yells, “Percy, wait!”
The Episode Review
This episode was a great example of how well-executed fight/chase scenes can be. It showed off Percy’s path to leadership and the challenges that come with it.
I really enjoy this show. It’s excellent at maintaining a skillful balance between its solemnity, humour, action, romance, relationships, etc. It comes together in one package and nothing comes across as heavy-handed.
I’m enjoying the series so much that I’m disappointed that we’re coming to the end of the season. Next week will see the last three installments of The Legend of Vox Machina.
I was on the edge of my seat during that cliffhanger. I believe that prisoner must be Anna Ripley. But what can she say to convince Percy not to shoot? ..
