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Previously on Runes.

Wyrd, it's been taken by those despicable humans.

We can still beat Loki

if we can forge a special sword to counter his powers.

The sword must then be forged out of the strongest

material that exists on this earth.

Whoa. We really found it.

(girl grunts)

How did she do that?

You've gotten so much stronger.

Now we'll be able to make the sword, thanks to you.

I've almost finished the ritual.

Once I've taken my dragon form, I will be invincible.

Hugo could still thwart us.

Who knows what will happen

if he unlocks the power of that rune?

Hela?

Give us wyrd if you want to get out of here alive.

Mm-mm.

(Hela shouts)

Come on, let's go while we still can.

We will find the giant wolf that stalks this forest

and hopefully I'll be able to find some trace of Ulrich.

(mystical music)

You have obtained wyrd

and you have also recovered the metal, Ulfberth.

Very well done indeed. (laughs)

Nothing remains but to create the legendary fire of Surt.

There's not a minute to lose.

We are all counting on you.

Hang on.

Couldn't Turstin forge the sword here?

That way we could stay hidden from Loki and his children.

Impossible.

The fire that you need is much more powerful

than the one that frightened the wolves.

An enormous source

of water is necessary to control the flame,

and we cannot risk the safety of the forest

or the goblin tree.

And I won't be able to work

at my father's forge without attracting attention.

It would be too dangerous for Hugo.

Dame Neel is still looking for him.

I know where there's water

and where you can work all day and night if you have to.

The cave of Baligan.

Couldn't we find another place?

Turstin, listen.

The cave is surrounded by water and well hidden.

It's the perfect place for your forge.

If Rollo chose that cave, it must have been for a reason.

The cave water is pure, no doubt.

It would certainly allow you to master the fire

and forge the sword.

Well, what are you waiting for, hmm?

Let's go.

Young human, just as I promised to thank you

for your incredible work protecting a cherished member

of the Goblin family, (goblins squeak)

I would like to offer you this.

Wow.

Oh, thanks, Grand Goblin.

What is it?

An ocarina.

If you get lost and should find yourself in need of help

try playing a little music with it

(child gasps in awe)

and you will be heard.

I will remember that.

Thank you.

See you later.

(goblins cheer)

Hey, look everyone!

Look what the Grand Goblin gave me.

(all hum)

Oh, it's a flute?

The Grand Goblin calls it an ocarina, sort of a flute

but very special with hidden powers.

At least that's what he said.

That doesn't surprise me.

Alright, we should move.

We have everything we need to make the sword now.

Not everything.

I need to drop by the forge first.

Head to the cave, I'll meet you there.

How many times do I have to repeat myself?

The priority is to capture William.

I order my head guard to find him.

She vanishes.

I raise the taxes to encourage the citizens to speak up.

Not one person comes forward.

And on top of that, my son defies me by leaving the castle

all so he can hunt a monster invented by villagers

too lazy to work. (scoffs)

Ahem, I have heard my lady, that the neighboring

lords are beginning to consult with each other.

Seeing as there is no doubt William is hiding

within our lands.

They wonder why you are having quite so much trouble

locating him.

I don't care what those fools are saying.

William will be my prisoner, and my son,

wherever he is, will rule all of Normandy.

Hadvar, you'll summon any guard not currently on patrol.

We must prepare for that auspicious moment

when William will stand here and relinquish rule to us.

Neel will be Duke and not some apprentice hunter.

Dame Neel, about the lord, I think...

Go and fetch my son.

Yes, I'll leave immediately, my lady.

You two follow me.

Neel, where are you?

Halt.

This is the place.

My lord, what we doing here?

We have a meeting with someone who is at home

in this forest.

He's going to help me locate Ulrich.

I thought we were looking for a wolf, my lord.

A wolf and your old head guard.

Of course, my lord.

Hugo, Hugo!

(sighs) He was supposed to meet me here.

My lord.

(Neel growls)

You know, I never thought I'd become friends

with anyone from a farm.

Whoa, thanks Hugo.

That little trick of yours really works.

You brought me luck.

You're too kind, my Lord.

And no matter what my mother says about you

you've always been a true friend to me.

Follow me.

We'll search without him.

(wolves whining)

Fenrir, your wolves are distracting.

If you don't quiet them, I will.

(wolf growls) (wolves howling)

Silence!

(gasps) Fenrir, no!

Wait, father.

My son dares to challenge me!

(Fenrir growls) (wolves howl)

Wait, father, please.

He wasn't trying to challenge you.

Stay out of this

But you're killing him.

(gasps) Fenrir!

Fenrir, are you all right?

Do not defy me again.

Now take your wolves and howl

somewhere you won't disturb me.

Father, you're not being fair to him.

He just wants to make you proud.

We've done all you've asked,

waited for you all this time.

The two of us don't deserve to be treated like dirt.

He'll come back.

You both always come back.

Now either you join your brother

in the forest or be quiet and witness my rebirth.

(Loki cackles)

There you are at last.

What in the world's been keeping you away from the forge

when we have so much work to do?

Dame Neel is impatient.

Sorry father, I really have to show you something.

I found it in the forest.

Turstin, you know with all the travel restrictions

you could have been arrested for...

(man gasps)

Is this what I think it is?

Yes. Father, it's Ulfberth metal.

I figured out where it was hidden

and just had to dig it out.

You have no idea what this means for us, my boy.

Tell me exactly where you found it.

I'll show you the way, but before that, I need your help.

Remember when I told you about my masterpiece?

Of course.

The famous indestructible sword, right?

Yeah, and I have everything I need to forge it now.

Thanks to this metal here.

It's a good idea

but it's gonna have to wait for a bit, I'm afraid, Turstin.

With all the taxes and restrictions

we're barely staying afloat.

That's exactly why the time to act is now.

I wish I could tell you everything

but I just need you to trust me in this.

Hmm.

All right, how can I help you?

I need some tools,

an anvil, and your hammer.

Mine is, well...

it broke when I tried to get the metal out of the rock.

Hm, yes, I can see that.

You remind me of myself when I told my father

what masterpiece I wanted to make.

A blacksmith is forged by the tools they use.

Here, it's yours now.

This has been in our family for generations.

There's no stronger hammer in all of Normandy.

Thank you so much father,

you have no idea how much this means to me.

I hope you will use it well my son.

Now then why don't you tell me where this metal's from?

Why is he allowed to go where ever he wants?

It's not fair.

It's 'cause he's Dame Neel's son

and he's hunting that huge wolf.

Better him than me I say.

I have to get back and warn the others.

Thanks father!

Turstin, come back.

(swords clash) (both grunt)

Well done.

Now keep it up.

Don't distract him Osborne.

He still has to land a hit on me.

Ha! (Dagmar gasps)

So like that?

Well fought, Hugo.

Thanks, Dagmar.

I hope it's enough to face Loki.

If only I could use my bow.

But he's too powerful, it wouldn't be enough.

No matter the creature you find yourself facing, Hugo,

practice and training are the keys to any victory.

And we'll be there to help you.

We won't let you face such evil alone.

You're still our children after all.

Even if the fate of the world rests on your shoulders.

(loud crash)

(both cough and laugh)

Wace, Lil Goles, you all right?

Yes, we're okay.

Just have to fix the fireplace.

Hold on, I'm coming.

(all gasp)

Incredible.

There.

I sure hope you'll still have that super strength

when we have to fight Loki.

It'll be a real help.

I'm back.

Sorry, I got here as quickly as I could.

Whoa.

We did just what the Grand Goblin said.

We made a fireplace

near water that will hold the magic fire.

It's perfect.

I'll set up my anvil in its new home.

Whoa.

Where did you get that new hammer?

My father gave it to me.

Mine was wrecked in the Well of Urd

and I wanted the very best hammer to forge your sword.

But why do the work here?

Your father would've been a big help in this.

Yes, but the village isn't safe at the moment Osborne.

If anyone suspected what was going on

his father's forge would be crawling

with Dame Neel's guards.

Besides, it's tradition,

a blacksmith forges their masterpiece alone.

Such confidence from one so young, Turstin.

I understand why you and William get along.

(Turstin laughs)

The William you once knew is different now.

I've changed a lot from how I used to be.

I'm proud that my new friends call me Hugo.

Now I have to get a move on.

I'll make the mold for the blade while you light the fire.

We'll take care of that, Turstin.

Thanks to the Grand Goblin's staff

we can conjure up a magic fire no problem.

Let's hope it goes better

than your attempt at the fireplace.

Very funny.

Why don't you go and keep a lookout

for wolves and let us get on with it.

Oh, that's right, I forgot.

I overheard some villagers talking about Neel.

He and some guards are in the forest hunting Fenrir.

Neel?

I agreed to meet up with him so I could prevent that.

They're gonna get themselves killed.

Let fate decide if he gets eaten by that wolf.

It's not your problem.

Neel is innocent Dagmar.

I won't let him face a danger he doesn't understand.

I'll be back soon.

I'll help you track him down.

The sooner we find him, the sooner we'll get back.

Where could Ulrich have gotten to?

Maybe we should return to the castle.

If we keep going, we risk being caught

in the forest at nightfall, my lord.

We have to find that giant wolf.

Continue the search.

(twig snaps) (both gasp)

[Soldier] My Lord!

Look!

On your left!

(soldiers yelling) (wolves growling)

And these wolves, their eyes are just like the last time.

That must mean that these are...

(Hugo yells in pain)

What's going on?

I saw Neel.

Something terrible is about to happen.

I feel it.

That howling.

You think it could be?

Yes, it's Fenrir.

Protect Lord Neel with your life!

Steady, steady.

(Neel gasps)

The devil is that?

The beast is real?

That's him.

Guards, attack.

(Fenrir howls)

(all yelling)

Come on, ride.

Run, run, run, save yourselves!

We have to find Neel.

He's in grave danger.

Are you sure?

Yes, I know it.

The trouble is the forest is huge.

He could be anywhere.

Oh, here's an idea.

(child plays ocarina)

(both gasp)

Hugo, look at those crows.

They look just like the crows I saw

on the pillar in the cave.

Come on, we should follow 'em.

Okay.

Hey, wait for us!

Go faster, go faster!

(Neel yells)

Someone help.

I am surrounded.

Get back foul beasts!

No!

What, crows?

Now's my chance.

It worked.

We found Fenrir.

Yeah, but there's no sign of Neel.

There is a lot of horse tracks though.

(Fenrir howls)

No, I can feel their pain.

Fenrir is trying to...

(wolves whine)

Fenrir is controlling them against their will

but he's losing his grip,

his rage and anger are too much for them.

We have to stop this.

What spell do I cast?

Let's hope this rune is the strongest of all.

Because we could sure use its help now.

(child gasps)

(Hugo screams)

Hugo, what happened to you?

I just wished that Fenrir would stop

hurting the other wolves and I think it worked.

(Fenrir growling)

Ah, look.

What are the wolves doing?

Are you commanding them, Hugo?

No, not at all.

They're free.

Fenrir's running away.

Wyrd must be even stronger than Rollo's Stones.

That's why we were able to defeat Fenrir.

Look, that must be the symbol of wyrd.

Oh yeah.

I think you're right.

(both gasp)

There's a good boy.

They sure seem happy that we saved them from Fenrir.

So it was you all along, wasn't it?

My lord.

Where do you think you're going?

All the strange events in Baligan.

You caused them all, sorcerer.

You tell me what you did to Ulrich.

My lord, I don't know what you think you saw, but...

I saw enough to arrest you.

My mother saw right through you from the start.

My lord, I'm begging you to let us go.

Normandy is in grave danger.

The only danger I see stands right in front of me.

You pretended to be my friend for some treasonous plot.

Guards, take them away and secure that stone.

Once we get him back to the castle

we'll find out what secret it's hiding.

No, no!

Let me go, get your stinking hands off me!

Give me the stone, please my lord.

Please, you don't understand.

Normandy is on the brink of destruction.

Let me go!

At last you're back.

Our father succeeded.

The ritual is complete.

Now nothing stands between him and what he wants.

Nothing at all.

(Hela gasps)