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When Brutus kills Ephiny in the heat of battle, Gabrielle takes over as the rightful Queen of the Amazons as she struggles with her role while at the same still trying to hold onto a path of non-violence. With the amazons relying on her decisions for their very survival, she begins to feel that her position has become untenable. Meanwhile, Xena pursues Brutus, hoping he'll lead her to Pompey. Meanwhile Gabrielle
Main Cast[]
Guest Stars[]
- Jennifer Sky as Amarice
- Danielle Cormack as Ephiny
- Karl Urban as Julius Caesar
- Jeremy Callaghan as Pompey Magnus
- David Franklin as Brutus
- Nicole Whippy as Chilapa
Co-Starring[]
- Stephen Butterworth as Carminus
- Tony Wood as Xelifus
Summary[]
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A shocking opening to an episode involving Ephiny.
A group of Greek Amazons led by Ephiny is cautiously advancing upon some Roman soldiers. Ephiny kneels beside the fallen Amazon warrior Solari, mourning her loss. Though Amarice, a young fighter from another tribe, is eager to fight, Ephiny prefers stealth. First scouting the area to avoid giving away their position. Amarice counters that in her tribe, scouting first is seen as a warning, while Ephiny questions her tribe's attitude toward following orders.
Finally, Ephiny orders the attack and tells Chilapa, to move into position, but the resistance they encounter is formidable. This group of soldiers is led by Brutus, a brilliant leader and Caesar's most trusted soldier. While saving Amarice, Ephiny is killed at the hands of the Roman hero. With Ephiny dead, Gabrielle is sent for to be the Amazon queen.
Gabrielle fishes for Xena before hearing about Ephiny's death
Gabrielle practices throwing a net into the river fishing while Xena watches amused. Gabrielle jokes with Xena about how good she's gotten at it without hurting the fish. Xena teases her back, suggesting the only way to truly understand how fish feel is to become one with them. Gabrielle protests, saying her outfit takes too long to dry.
Xena and Gabrielle meet Amarice delivering bad news.
Xena acts like she's going to throw Gabrielle into the lake, when suddenly, Amarice bursts on the scene, sword drawn, defending Gabrielle, and demands they run while she holds off Xena. Xena playfully surrenders to Gabrielle. Amarice, surprised, asks if it's a trick, but Gabrielle reassures her that Xena is her friend. Amarice is surprised by Xena’s height, and Gabrielle asks who she is. Amarice introduces herself and reveals that she comes from Gabrielle’s tribe, kneeling before her calling her “queen.” Gabrielle, confused, asks why Amarice keeps calling her queen, but soon realizes the truth when Amarice reveals that Ephiny is dead and the tribe needs Gabrielle to lead them as their queen.
Act One[]
Xena and Gabrielle return to the Amazon village with Amarice.
Gabrielle and Xena return to the Amazon village, where they learn from Chilapa that the Romans had attacked them and captured most of the tribe. Xena realizes that it is Pompey, Caesar's enemy, who kidnapped the women to sell as slaves, and Brutus' group is actually after Pompey. Brutus' fight with the Amazons was an unfortunate accident.
Xena and Gabrielle discuss there plans about Pompy and Brutus
Gabrielle goes to Ephiny's hut, and kisses her on the forehead, telling her goodbye. Xena and Gabrielle then talk where Xena mentions she has watched the Amazons go from mighty nation to scattered tribes and she wondered if, what she was seeing was their greatness coming to an end. But mentions Ephiny showed her there was hope. Xena takes some amazons out and they capture Brutus, the Roman who killed Ephiny.
Someone aims to take out Brutus.
Brutus walks with a patrol, as two arrows go flying in front of his face. When Xena and the Amazons ride in for battle, the Romans draw their swords. Amarice enters and attacks several Romans. Chilapa and Meslena fire arrows. Brutus raises a crossbow. Xena eventually captures Brutus, figuring that he knows which way Pompey has gone. Amarice and most of the Amazons want to kill Brutus, but Gabrielle resists. Her newly-found belief in non-violence will not allow her to harm Brutus. Someone up in a tree holds an arrow aimed for Brutus.
Act Two[]
Xena captures Brutus for interrogation
The Arrow firer's revealed to be Amarice who tries to kill Brutus while Xena is talking to him to find out where Pompey is, but Xena stops her in time. Gabrielle has Amarice put in prison. Xena interrogates Brutus, using the pinch to extract information about Pompey’s location. After Brutus reveals the details, Xena begins to walk away. Gabrielle cringes while Brutus' nose bleeds, but eventually he spills his guts. Xena doesn't release him right away. Gabrielle stops her, wanting to ensure Brutus faces proper justice. Chilapa tries to intervene, arguing that Amazon law demands Brutus’s death for killing the queen. Gabrielle asserts that the decision, saying as the Queen it is her right to determine his punishment. . Xena steps aside, releasing Brutus, and Gabrielle orders him to be taken away, signaling her control over his fate.
Amarice talks to Brutus about war.
Amarice and Brutus are locked in separate cells talking about death. Amarice taunts Brutus about Amazon executions, describing the slow, painful process from her tribe. Brutus dismisses her, claiming he's seen worse death and calling her a fool. Xena enters, opens Amarice’s cell, and orders her to come with her. Amarice acknowledges her betrayal but Xena tells her Gabrielle has pardoned her. As Amarice leaves, Brutus warns her that Xena doesn't offer second chances.
Xena teaches Amarice some things about being a Warrior.
In Pompey's camp, he examines his new slave material, which he plans to sell to pirates because he needs dinars. Xena learns where Pompey is going and plans to ambush him. She finds a group of soldiers guarding the Amazons, but her plans seem to have gone awry when Amarice is captured and Xena and her group are forced to surrender.
Act Three[]
Fortunately, Xena had arrived at this campsite before Pompey's men and managed to hide the weapons underneath the spot of the ambush. Xena and the Amazons escape and take a group of Roman soldiers as prisoners. Upon hearing the news of his troop's defeat, Pompey orders his troops to return to the Amazon village.
'I can. As queen of the Amazons, I propose a treaty of peace to Caesar. We're not afraid to fight or to die.
Gabrielle sends for Brutus and is surprised to discover that he is a good, thoughtful man. Unfortunately, he believes Caesar to be as righteous and honorable as he is. Gabrielle, however, offers Brutus a peace treaty between the Amazons and Rome. Brutus gladfully accepts, upon Caesar's final approval. Gabrielle asks Xena for her thoughts, and Xena acknowledges Brutus may be the weakness in Caesar’s armor. Amarice bursts in, warning that Pompey’s army has turned around and will arrive by morning.
The next morning, Pompey’s army is on the move. The Amazons are preparing their defenses, with Xena directing the construction of breastworks and organizing their positions. Despite being outnumbered three-to-one, Xena remains confident Pompey will attack head-on. As the Romans are tied to X-shaped logs in preparation for the trap, Gabrielle arrives with Brutus, shocked to see the prisoners. Amarice explains that the plan is to use the Romans as bait, lighting an oil-filled pit to destroy Pompey’s forces when they try to rescue their men. Gabrielle is horrified by the cruelty, but Xena defends the tactic as necessary to protect Ephiny's tribe.
Everyone prepares for the battle
Brutus' honorable nature is even more evident when Brutus offers to let Xena trade him to Pompey in return for not going through with his imminent attack on the village. Xena, however, warns that Pompey will only use Brutus against Caesar. Amarice is suspicious, thinking it’s a trick.
Chilapa interrupts, alerting Xena to Caesar’s army approaching from the south. Xena realizes that Pompey’s forces are still coming from the north, and Brutus reveals that Caesar has taken advantage of the situation, sending his own legion to attack. Xena realizes that the Amazons are trapped between Pompey and Caesar, who both aim to destroy them.
Act Four[]
Amarice protects Gabrielle during the big battle
When Caesar-loyal reinforcements arrive, however, Xena releases Brutus to them, knowing that he will drive off Pompey's forces for her. Xena and Gabrielle lead the Amazons in the main battle, as Brutus' troops crush his troops with artillery attacks. Xena tells Amarice to protect Gabrielle. Xena jumps on Argo and rides straight into the battle, slicing, dicing, and not letting anyone stop her progress.
Xena after beheading Pompey.
Gabrielle, meanwhile, suddenly rallies the amazons, telling them to go get them for Ephiny! The amazons run forward. Amarice stays with Gabrielle and throws her down in time to save her life. Xena rides forward to Pompey. She jumps off Argo, and slices up some more guys. She confronts Pompey, and they fight. She disarms him, and he pleads for his life, saying Xena needs him to keep Caesar in line. She turns away and Pompey gets up. He comes at Xena with a knife, and she slices his head off. The Amazons defeat Pompey's army.
If you wanna stay alive don't mention my name to Caesar. The plan was yours.
Back at Brutus' camp, Xelifus informs Brutus that Pompey's army has been scattered and suggests moving the Roman legion near a hill, but Brutus refuses, noting it is Amazon territory. As they speak, Xena rides in, with the Amazons helping the injured behind her. Brutus acknowledges her plan worked, but Xena insists the plan was his and warns him not to mention her to Caesar. They argue over Caesar's true nature. Brutus defends him as the republic’s best hope, but Xena challenges his loyalty, warning that Caesar betrays even his closest allies, like Pompey and Crassus. She urges Brutus to choose between being Caesar’s follower or his own man. Brutus, loyal, insists Caesar wouldn’t betray a friend. Xena, unconvinced, drops a bag at his feet with a head in it and reminds him the consequences were his doing and not to mention her name to Caesar before riding off.
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New travelling companion
Returning to Rome with the news of Pompey's defeat, Brutus delivers the sack from Xena to Caesar, who casually remarks on Pompey's death after seeing his head inside. Though Brutus apologizes for not capturing Pompey alive, Caesar dismisses it, saying his death clears the way for Rome’s future. Brutus then presents a peace treaty from the Amazon queen, promising to respect Roman territory. Brutus is shocked when Caesar burns the peace offer of the Amazons. As Brutus rethinks his loyalty to his leader, the Amazons have a funeral dance and procession for Queen Ephiny.
Xena and Gabrielle mourn Ephiny at her funeral
Gabrielle passes her crown on to Chilapa, advising her to lead by thinking of what Ephiny would have done. Xena and Gabrielle return to the road, accompanied by Amarice who, though still impetuous, wants to gain more experience of the world. Xena and Gabrielle go to the funeral pyre, and Gabrielle cries while Xena puts an arm around her and stares into the flames.
Disclaimer[]
Pompey's reign came to a head during the production of this motion picture.
Background Information[]
Behind the Scenes[]
- This episode was originally called Amazon Reunion. It is also known as Death of Pompey.
- David Franklin did his own stunts for the "Brut-drag". He was a bit uneasy about the idea, but he said that everything went as planned, as he was happy in the end that he did it.
Key Events[]
- This episode marks the first appearance of Amarice.
- This episode is the first to feature Brutus as a main character. It is also the first appearance of David Franklin as Brutus, which was previously played by Grant Triplow and Darren Young.
- This episode marks the death (and final appearance) of Pompey.
- This episode marks the death of Ephiny, though her spirit does appear in Last of the Centaurs.
- This episode marks the final mention of Solari.
- This episode is the first of a four episode story arc, consisting of "The Ides of March", "Fallen Angel" and "Chakram", as they all revolve around Xena's vision and the aftermath.
- This episode marks the last time we see Xena use her Dark Chakram as her main weapon in battle.
Goofs[]
- When Xena rides in on Argo towards Carminus and his men, a long shot of Xena riding towards them clearly reveals that it wasn't Lucy Lawless on Argo, due to a clear view of the face.
Trivia[]
- Chakram Count: 2
- This episode and the next are the only ones to feature Julius Caesar and Brutus consecutively.
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