Episode Title:
Test of Pride
Episode Description:
In a flashback, a young Grog indiscriminately murders smallfolk with a band of marauders. In the present, Pike, Scanlan, and Grog reach Westruun. Scanlan scouts ahead and encounters a gnome named Kaylie, a member of Dr. Dranzel's Traveling Troupe, hiding with the troupe and other locals. Grog tells Pike his brutal history with the Herd of Storms; encountering a cowering Wilhand changed his mind on the Herd's behavior. He was then left for dead after being beaten by his uncle Kevdak who wields the Titanstone Knuckles Vestige. Wilhand brought Pike to heal Grog, as Grog was kicked out of the Herd for saving Wilhand. Meanwhile, Umbrasyl and Ripley arrive in the city and admonish Kevdak for the reduced amount of gold. Umbrasyl informs Kevdak that he has three days to increase the tribute, or Umbrasyl will take the Vestige upon his return. Grog and Pike sneak into the city to find Scanlan and help him evacuate the survivors, who are afraid of Grog. At the city gates, Grog decides he must stand up to the Herd even though he hasn't recovered his physical strength. Kevdak beats his son in front of the Herd for undermining his rule – Grog arrives to challenge him.
