As expected...
Warning: Spoiler!Arawn takes Drwc's life instead of Rhiannon's (like that was a leap). What really interested me, though, was the fact that Arawn helped Rhiannon out of her 'dark place' and back to real life (and clothing).
Arthur still wants to kill Arawn, but Rhiannon throws a scarf around his neck (Arawn calls it a 'rag') and proclaims him the new chieftain. (Rhiannon did note that the scarf matched her girdle!) This whole scene was like some sort of mad skit. But I guess it got the job done. A short skirmish ensued where Arthur tried to fight, but Arawn just dodged around.
Then they all had to join forces to kill the skeletons revived by the same spell that awoke Arawn. For all his worrying, Arthur rushed off and left Rhiannon behind with Arawn, who took her hand and protected her against the skeletons. Also, I noticed that Arthur forgot all about going back for his friend buried in the rubble. What the heck is with this guy anyway?
They fight past the skeletons and meet up with Ogam, who apparently knows both Arthur AND Arawn. Hmmm, curiouser and curiouser. Then, MORE skeletons show up, MORE fighting ensues and finally they get out of the crypt. They meet up with Arthur's associates (including Ladu, the guy that was trapped in the rubble) and they all head back to their village.
Arthur then makes a speech to all the people to get them all ready for the upcoming battle with the Empire (sounds like Star Wars).
Meanwhile, somewhere in the Empire, a soldier reports to General Gaius of the Imperial Army that Drwc awakened the Demon King, instead of sealing him. He also reports about the Gaels rebellion. Gaius decides he must now go and crush the Gaels.
A few last comments... Arthur = Inuyasha And... am I stupid here? Is this supposed to be the Romans crushing everyone? I guess I'm just not getting Roman out of some of these names... Drwc, there are no vowels in that name. Is that Roman? Gaius, I get. I also understand Erin Island is Ireland; did the Romans go north that far? Am I trying to make this too historical?
Someone help me!!
I had the same thoughts on all the Arthur/Roman naming and such.
wait till you get to a town called Londinuim(london :Someone had to tell me about that one.)
Episode 3 -
Warning: Spoiler! Arthur talks to the villagers about going to Albion. Arawn stands on a bluff overlooking the village when he hears an arrow coming at him from behind. He quickly turns and catches the arrow in his hand, breaking it. Then a girl appears from the trees and wants to fight him. He easily defeats her, but before he can question her, Arthur and Riannon come looking for him and Arthur knows the girl, calling her Morgan.
In Arawn's tent, Morgan confesses that the ships were captured by the Empire. According to clan law, failure must be punished, but since Arthur gave Morgan her orders, he takes responsibility and offers Arawn his life. Morgan offers her head instead, but Arawn says killing them won't bring the ships back, so instead they should plan their next move. Arthur says that they must obey the law and set an example. Arawn says that since Morgan fought a duel with him and lost, he will claim rights as the victor and take Morgan as his own. I think Morgan is a very comical character. She grabs Arawn around the waist and thanks him, promising to serve him “morning, day and night”. Then she says “I'll be your second wife”. Only on the third episode and the Demon King already has two wives! He works pretty fast!
They go to recapture the ships, but they are well guarded and the sea gate is closed. Arawn says that he will take care of the sea gate and will take Arthur with him. Riannon wants to go too and he gives his permission. Then Morgan says she wants to go too since she promised to stay by his side and because she is his second wife. But she is so loud and boisterous, I wonder how the guards didn't hear her. Arawn says she can go too and leaves the ships to Ogam. Ogam seems a bit miffed that Arawn is only taking young people and doesn't seem need him – an old man, but he says he'll get the ships. He warns Arawn to be careful because of his human body.
The fights were very exciting and the ships are retaken. Arawn gets the sea gate open and says that they should head back to the ships, but Gaius shows up. He introduces himself as the commander of the great Imperial Albion Expedition Unit and Arawn says that because of a “mistake”, he is the clan's Chieftain. Arthur is offended by this, but Arawn tells them to go to the ships and he will handle Gaius. After they leave, Gaius asks Arawn if he is the Demon King that will “destroy the world” and Arawn responds that people see him as they want to. Gaius throws a dagger at him and Arawn deflects it with magic, sending it flying back at him and it gets embedded in the stone rampart near him. Gaius asks what Arawn wants and he answers “Regius – the star of the king who shines in the heavens”. Gaius assumes he means the throne of the Empire, but Arawn says he wants “the right to rule”. Gaius questions the difference and with a dramatic leap backwards onto the passing ship, Arawn says that when he knows the true meaning of the words, it will be the death of him. They get away and Gaius chooses not to pursue them. Looking at the glowing dagger embedded in stone, Gaius says that Arawn really is the Demon King.
On board the ship, there's a funny scene of the great First Warrior being seasick. Arawn makes fun of him and an annoyed Arthur grabs him. Riannon intervenes and notices a wound on Arawn's hand. He says that he is weak against precious metals and says that it's just a scratch, but Riannon takes him below to treat his wound. Morgan is in the room and as Riannon tends to his hand, it won't stop bleeding. Morgan wants to lick it, but Riannon won't let her and tries to lick it instead. Arawn pulls his hand away, but the girls are persistent and Ogam walks in on a very funny scene. A relieved Arawn says that he will let Ogam treat him. Ogam says that the girls will have to leave so he can concentrate and a very dejected Riannon and Morgan leave the room. As Riannon walks out, she says “I wasn't good enough” and Morgan gives the best line when she says “this blows”.
Ogam examines Arawn's hand and says the wound was caused by electrum. He uses magic to heal the wound and Arawn says it's just a scratch, but Ogam reminds him that a wound caused by electrum killed him in the past. Arawn speaks of Gaius and wants to know what the Empire is. Ogam gives him a short history of Albion and the Divine Empire. From what Ogam says about Albion (which is an ancient word for Britain) I think he's really talking about Avalon of Arthurian legend. Anyway, Arawn seems upset that the enemies are humans “this time” and Ogam says that the “time may be ripe”. Arawn says that it may be “time long before the dawn” and Ogam mentions Arawn's father.
Later, Arawn is on the deck of the ship, looking at the night sky, when Arthur approaches him to fight. He doesn't want to, but Arthur tosses him his sword. Arawn sighs and unsheathes it. As they fight, everyone is asleep below. Riannon wakes, goes up to the deck and sees the fight, but Ogam stops her before she can intervene. Of course, Arawn wins. Arthur apologizes to him, explaining that he is the First Warrior, but he is also Riannon's brother. He promises to fulfill his role as First Warrior if Arawn will promise to make Riannon happy and Arawn agrees.
In the early morning fog, Morgan is looking out from the top of the ship and sees an island. Her calls wake everyone and bring them out to the deck. Arthur calls out “Albion!”
One thing I really like about this series is the fact that, so far, the end of an episode always leaves me wanting more. Each episode just flies by too quickly!
