Previously on "The Outpost"...
- Spears! - Don't let them get away.
Take it as assurance that someone I trust
can lead The Outpost until we return.
I saw a drawing there that reminded me of this thing from the Sanctuary.
From the Dragman Sanctuary?
This is where I watched them take my sister away from me.
What in the gods is this thing?
We're trying to save you!
That worked, Janzo. You did it!
- Where is everyone? - Kneel before your gods.
Kultor.
Levare.
We are here to return what never belonged to us.
It is good you have that attitude.
Brothers and sisters...
come to us, my children,
to return our essences to their rightful owners
as your brilliant queen and king have done.
You see? We can live together in peace.
I can feel it. He wants to be set free.
- Come to us. - Take our kinjes, my gods.
- All of you. - Tobin.
- It's Tobin and Falista. - What did you see?
- What happened? - I don't know. It ended.
- Are you all right? - Yeah.
Just had another vision. All right.
Have you finished the communication to the others?
- Yes. - Good.
Do you not realize, stupid human?
You are nothing but crops to be harvested.
I don't understand. We live to serve you.
Falista! Falista, no!
Now it is your turn, king of humans.
Now we must go after the human.
Everything must be done in order, Tera.
First, we will get the key to release our minions
from the Skevikor to help us.
You always have a reason to stall our progress.
Last time it was that we had to get Janya.
I am pleased to see you as well, Tera,
but perhaps I should have left you with one arm?
I am impressed, Kultor.
The flames still remain in your belly,
even after all these years.
But now I'm spent.
Not for long.
- Thank you, Janya. - Oh, you're very welcome.
We should kill the human who calls himself king and free Levare,
then go in search of the key,
since we do not even know where it is.
That is not true.
I possess memory fragments
of the woman who called herself Two.
She knew where the key was hidden, and now I know.
Let the human who calls himself king run from us for now.
We will find him soon enough, kill him, and release Levare.
That was really brave of you.
I'm not brave.
I let him take my sister away.
I closed my eyes and laid there pretending I was dead.
I was close enough to stab him.
- If only I'd had the guts! - You were just a child.
I'm sorry. I wasted our time.
We shouldn't have come back here.
But you said you remembered something that might be important
to help us find the key.
If you could just try and remember anything.
He took it.
- Who took what? - The key was here.
That's why Dred came to the Sanctuary. He came for the key.
And you have no idea if Falista or Tobin are even alive?
They were alive when the vision ended.
Whoa.
Two escaped prisoners.
Come back to turn yourselves in?
I'm returning by the will and blessing of King Tobin.
I bare his ring as proof.
What have you done to King Tobin?
Nothing. He gave me his ring and he charged me with...
Traitors to the crown! Arrest them for treason!
Whoa, whoa. Hey, no.
Now you... you don't want to do that.
Oh, but I do.
- Kill them! - You move, he dies.
Stop! In the name of the king!
If you kill me, it proves you're a traitor.
Why would I kill King Tobin's most trusted commander, huh?
I swear on my life and Queen Rosmund's name
that I would never betray Tobin.
He is my friend and he is my king.
Tobin gave me his ring of command.
Look, I don't care if you kill Garret or not, all right?
But for what it's worth, I was there.
- He's telling the truth. - You don't care if he kills me?
- Why should I trust you? - You do have a point.
You have a choice to make, Commander.
But if you choose to not believe us,
you might want to think about skipping town when Tobin returns,
because you could well hang for disobeying his wishes.
You may take command, but only until we hear
from Tobin himself, and then we will see.
And you will see that everything is as I have said.
- What are your orders? - To continue your watch.
As you were, until further notice.
What are you smiling at?
I'm just excited for our future...
and for what comes next...
once we return our kinjes.
Who knows where that key is by now.
There isn't even a Prime Order to ask about it anymore.
Wherever it is, it's probably where he took my sister.
The chambermaid.
There was a chambermaid that Dred took with Iliyn.
She was thin, pretty, darker skin.
I remember she had this beautiful long, dark hair
all the way past her waist.
We kids all liked to play with it.
Hair past her waist? Do you remember her name?
I think her name was Neeya?
Naya? Was her name Naya?
Yes, Naya. That's it!
How in the gods could you know that?
There isn't too many women who fit the description.
Dred used her as a spy against the Outpost.
It's a long story. I'll tell you on the way.
- Where are we going? - Relman.
Last I heard, Naya lives there.
Ouch.
What are you doing here?
Are you going to stay mad at me forever?
You had one objective, Zed. Bring our people back.
And you didn't do it.
Now think about how many people,
how many children never got to see this beautiful world,
and then ask me again how long I'll stay mad at you.
It wasn't as simple as that, Nedra.
Too late, Zed. You were too late.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm practicing.
Garret's basically king now, so I guess that's a relief.
Wren, my love, do you really think these are necessary?
Mm-hmm.
Oh. What do you suppose they mean?
Hopefully not a body count of the people he's killed.
They could mean a lot of things,
most of them probably not good.
Yep. Could mean he's dangerous.
So for as long as I'm spoon-feeding him,
doesn't need his hands, does he?
No, probably not. Any change in his condition?
His breathing is steady.
He's had about two bowls of this, and that's about it.
Right, we should check to see if we can find anything
in your texts or the pictographs
that resemble the markings on his neck.
Might be able to determine what they mean.
You really think we're going to find Naya?
Janzo got a letter from her before the infection.
She was in Relman, so hopefully she's still there.
I don't understand why you don't hate her. You said she was a spy.
She did it to save her family who Dred was holding hostage.
So she betrayed you
because she was naive and stupid, and that makes her good?
People do bad things. Doesn't mean they're bad people.
Like someone who tried to kill me for something I didn't do.
Point taken.
And I saw Tobin and Falista,
and that's when the vision ended.
From what I've been able to surmise
from Wren's High Priestess texts,
supplemented by the pictograms
that we saw on the walls beneath the Outpost...
Which by the way are incredibly detailed and...
Janzo, would you please get to the point
before I'm completely old and gray?
You know, Garret, you saying something stupid and idiotic like that
actually just takes longer than it would for me to get to the point.
Right. To the point I shall get.
We believe that there are seven of these Blackblood gods,
or so they call themselves, and seven kinjes.
Yeah, so does that mean they're definitely related?
In the ancient language, the word "kinj"
roughly translates to a similar concept
in the human belief of a soul. Right?
- Sort of essence. - So a kinj is a soul?
- Sort of. - Whose?
Well, we believe they belong to the things that call themselves gods.
So to be clear, you're saying that the kinj in my head is someone's soul?
Something like that. It also carries their special powers,
which is why it gives you powers.
Then why doesn't it leave me and fly off to whoever it belongs to?
Probably because you have to give it up willingly,
like what Falista is trying to do.
Or just let them die and take it.
I don't know. It just all sounds a bit out there to me.
I know. It did to me, too. Surprising.
Think of it like this.
When Yavalla and Gwynn died,
we all saw these bright lights fly off,
one black, one white... The color of their kinjes.
And then suddenly, two gods showed up possessing similar powers.
Yeah, and when they killed Two, a green light flew off.
And undoubtedly returned to its body.
One by one, these gods are waking up as their kinjes are returning to them.
So there it is. My kinj belongs to some sleeping god creature somewhere?
As did Tobin's and Falista's, which is why I presume they're both dead.
You'll be next, Zed. You and Talon.
They'll probably hunt you down and kill you for it.
These gods, you've seen several of them.
Do they all look like Talon's drawing?
- Yes. - Right.
Well, you better come see something...
someone we have downstairs.
- Um... - What?
What are we staring at?
There was one of them there, a god person.
He looked like one of the ones you've described.
- Down here? - Strapped to that table.
- And you left it unattended? - Just moments ago.
He was weak and feeble and barely alive.
One thing's for certain, he's not weak or feeble.
We need to find him quickly.
- Let's go. - Um...
Who are you?
What are you doing here? You're not allowed up here.
Why do the masters not speak to my mind?
Where are the others? Why am I the only Kahvi?
Something's wrong with you. Stay away from me.
Warlita!
Janzo's monster! He's not supposed to be here.
Aah!
I was going to jump, but if I use the stairs...
You all right?
I'm looking for a woman.
Calls herself Naya.
Long dark hair.
Where's Naya?
What? Didn't cost her anything to help us.
- We're closed. - Clearly you're not.
We're friends of Naya.
We've traveled a long way to see her.
No outsiders after second watch.
It's all right, Dargo, it's barely past...
Talon!
Gods, what are you doing here?
I'm so happy to see you.
You've come far. You must be tired and thirsty.
Dargo, get them drinks. Come, sit.
It's not as big as the Nightshade,
but I learned a lot from the Mistress.
- I can see that. - I've partnered up with a young brewer.
Not as talented as Janzo,
of course, but good enough.
- Is Janzo all right? - As far as I know. Why?
We were corresponding fairly regularly,
but then suddenly he stopped writing.
Probably because he has a new girlfriend.
He does? That's great!
And who's this young lady?
This is Luna. She's new to the Outpost.
- Hiya. - Welcome.
Let me show you around, get you rooms.
We can't stay.
We're actually here to ask you something.
You were the one that Dred took to look after my sister, Ilyin.
We need to get the key that Dred stole from the Sanctuary.
- You're that Luna? - In the flesh.
You're so grown up.
I thought all of you were, um...
- How did you survive? - I managed, no thanks to you.
- We need your help. - Where's the key?
Key? What key? What are you talking about?
The staff thing with the round sort of thing on it.
- The one he stole from the sanctum. - That's a key?
Dred took it to the Reliquary
where he stored his artifacts and religious relics,
but I have no way of knowing if it's still there.
- Well, can you take us there? - I can't.
I can't go back to that place.
Dred and his men did terrible things back there.
I have a new life here.
I wouldn't be asking if it wasn't important.
Well, the Reliquary is somewhere north of Winsley Tower.
Maybe Janzo could help you locate it on a map.
- We don't have time for that. - I'm sorry, Talon.
Look, I understand that you're scared, Naya, but we...
You were supposed to look after my sister and me.
She's dead now, but I still need your help.
I'm sorry, Luna.
You've done a lot of bad things in your life.
You might as well add another one by not helping us.
- Luna. - She's right.
I owe her at least that much.
I'll get ready and I'll take you there.
Thank you.
Good. Let's get going.
- And Munt went after it? - Yes.
These things are strong, Garret.
Possibly too strong for any one of us.
Hello! Hello, stop!
Okay, all right, all right.
I don't want to hurt you.
I don't want to hurt you, but you have to come with me.
Surrender yourself.
Can you understand me?
You.
How do you have the power of the Masters?
He can talk.
That's good, because he's got a lot of talking to do.
Are you all right?
I'm going to ask you one more time,
what is your name?
Where are you from?
Who are the Masters?
Can't you just use your kinj to make him talk?
Oh, sure, Garret, I can make him say anything you want.
You just tell me the words, and I'll...
I can only control his body, Garret. I can't read his mind.
What are you? Tell me!
Why don't you just beat it out of him, Garret?
That's a great way to make a new ally.
An ally?
The only way you'll get accurate information
is if you can convince him that we are to be trusted,
which you are making exceptionally difficult right now.
And did you want to try? Be my guest.
But you had better get answers, Janzo,
because you said yourself,
they'll be coming for Zed next,
and then Talon.
You, too. Off you pop.
Don't need you threatening him also.
As you wish.
I'm sorry about them.
I understand you can speak our language.
At least we have that in common.
What? It was the only empty seat.
Don't you know when to give up?
Hey, like you said, there aren't many of us left.
We have to stick together.
All those who died won't have that opportunity.
Teyva, Bessu, Shenzi, Pok...
Yeah? Well, I'd give my life to have any one of them back.
You know I would. But nothing can change what happened.
I miss every one of them. I always will.
I even miss all of Bessu's screwups.
Like that time he burned down the whole grassland
just to find his favorite pipe.
It was in his pocket the whole time.
And Teyva, when she harpooned that fireworm,
and then she wouldn't let go.
It dragged her halfway across the valley.
I still have a scar on my backside
that will never let me forget Pok
from when he threw rocks in the lava flow to see the splash.
Yeah, I remember that.
I was the one that put out the fire on your backside,
and you thought I was being presumptuous.
I can't just forgive you, Zed.
It hurts too much. I need someone to blame.
Well, that's all right. You can blame me.
- This place we're going to... - The Reliquary?
You said Dred did terrible things there.
Dred was relentless in finding and hoarding mystical artifacts.
If anyone had knowledge of such things,
he would bring them there and interrogate them, usually to death.
Is that why he took Ilyin? Interrogation?
Yes, your sister was gifted at knowing
when someone was telling the truth,
something I remember you also could do, Luna.
Yeah, sometimes. Never as well as Ilyin.
So my sister had to witness him torturing people?
It was horrible. I'm sorry.
All those years, you never saw a chance to help my sister escape?
You never thought you should refuse to help your master Dred?
Take it easy, Luna.
I did everything I could to protect your sister from that monster.
But when Dred caught us trying to escape,
I was beaten to within an inch of my life.
And then he took my family hostage
to make sure that I'd never try again.
Why didn't you just say that before?
You didn't give me a chance.
I saw Nedra leave.
Maybe it was your breath.
Yeah, I probably deserved that.
All these happy people, what are they all so happy about?
Don't they have as much to regret as the rest of us?
Nedra will get over it.
I doubt it. I know I won't.
As someone who fought against you
basically since you got to this world,
I can truly say that you were relentless
in trying to bring your people back.
Talon wouldn't do it.
So, I should just blame Talon?
No. No, please do not do that.
She is barely speaking to me as is,
ever since you two were caged up together.
Do you have any idea why she's been so cold to me?
Beats me.
I never really understood
why she was interested in you in the first place.
- Oh. - Maybe you're just not a good match.
What is that supposed to mean? We're a perfect match.
- What's not good about it? - Well, you're a human, for starters.
She's one of the last living Blackbloods.
- Maybe she feels a responsibility. - Did you say that to her?
Did you put that idea in her head?
I didn't say anything she wasn't already wondering.
And no one tells Talon what to think anyway. We both know that.
Just ask her how she feels about it.
I'm sure she'll tell you straight.
Thank you for the talk. I feel so much better.
Impressive.
Must be some good loot in there.
The relics are kept in a vault beneath the monument.
There's no windows or doors. How do we get in?
All the best food, Janzo, just like you said.
He's not going to keep eating like that, is he, Janzo?
Until all the food is gone?
He hasn't eaten in centuries, Munt.
How much food would you eat if it had been that long?
So much food, Janzo.
I can't even think of that much food.
So much food, Janzo.
We're worried about the ones you call Masters.
You see, we don't really know what they want. Do you?
There are many like you, aren't there? Thousands.
Are they all cocooned behind those doors like you were in that place?
Ah, you're interested in that place, aren't you?
Well, if you can show to me that you are no danger,
I might be able to take you there.
Maybe answer some questions?
- Yes. - Good.
First, I need to know your name.
See, for us to be friends, I need to know what to call you.
- 3-1-3. - Hmm?
That's a number, not a name.
I am 3-1-3.
All right, 3-1-3.
Janzo.
The ones you call Masters,
do they want to live in peace among us?
They do not.
And you? Are you dangerous?
Do you want to hurt us?
- Want? - Mm.
I don't know what it is to want.
I only serve the Masters,
but the voice is gone.
The voice?
The voice inside.
Is this the voice from the ones you call Masters?
Vorta.
I think I understand.
If Vorta's voice isn't in your head telling you what to do,
then you won't want to hurt us, right?
Yes. I won't hurt anyone.
Very good.
I know how to open it.
Dred's zealot guards are probably still inside.
Even after he's been dead for so long?
They weren't guarding it for him.
They're guarding it because they believe it to be sacred.
- How many? - No idea now, but usually two at a time.
Open it.
- Nice shot. - Better than yours.
- You all right? - I've been better.
Looks like they have jewels in their eyes.
Hold this. I'm going to climb up...
That's not what we came here for.
- Where did he come from? - I took a life.
You're acting like you've never done it before.
You killed Dred, didn't you?
I knew Dred. He deserved it.
I don't know anything about this man.
- Wait, you killed Dred? - Yes.
- Well, now I owe you. - Now don't start that again.
Let's just get what we came for
and get as far away from this place as possible.
- Are you sure this is a good idea? - Of course not.
I'm just hoping once he trusts us, he'll give us vital information.
Maybe we should have brought a prison guard down with us.
I already sent them to get Garret.
He doesn't know that you took it? Him?
Of course not. Garret would never allow it.
Janzo, however, is quite the rebel these days.
The others. I'm the only one awake.
Why did you do this? It's not time. This is wrong!
My Naviaspore.
What have you done? My Naviaspore!
It's all right. Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.
It's all right. It's all right.
Without my Naviaspore, I am alone.
Alone.
Naviaspore, navia-something.
I know I saw something about it before.
It didn't make sense at the time, but...
Ah, navia. Navia? Same as Naviaspore?
- What does it mean? - "Navia.
The voice of the soul, word of command,
to be one with the Masters."
3-1-3, when you say
you're missing your, um, Naviaspore,
is that what you feel like you've lost,
the voice of the soul?
Where is it?
Calm down, Garret. 3-1-3 is here.
Everything is under control. Don't get him excited.
- 3-1-3? - Yes, that's his name.
Have you lost your mind? Zed, freeze it.
That's not necessary. Can't you see that?
We're just getting somewhere with him.
The only place that that thing is getting is back behind bars.
- Zed, get it walking. - Zed, don't.
I've seen these Masters of his, Wren. They're deadly. Evil.
My mother was evil. Does that make me bad, too?
You can put as many guards as you want outside,
but 3-1-3 stays here with us.
We have a lot to learn from him.
I mean, as long as they watch him closely, I can stay nearby.
Fine. Keep your pet monster. See what you can learn from it.
But, Janzo, bear in mind that there is an army of those things down here,
and nobody knows what they are capable of.
Do not get us all killed in the name of discovery.
This place gives me the creeps.
Let's find the key and get out of here.
Dred collected artifacts from many people and places.
These relics are sacred,
not only to Dred and The Three, but to other cultures.
I don't see the key here.
Are you sure Dred brought it here?
I'm sure, but that was two years ago.
Maybe if you hadn't killed those men, one of them...
Shh.
You hear that?
No.
You don't hear it?
A sort of humming.
Whispers.
The floor is stained with blood.
That's it. That's the key.
Neither of you hear that?
- Must be a Dragman thing. - Good, you have it.
Now, please, can we go?
Come on. Come on.
You have something that belongs to us.
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