Season 2 - Episode 81: Sacrifices

## Synopsis

Sammie is the next to have an encounter with the Librarian and asks him about how to reverse the curses that have been placed on Gideon. The Librarian tells her that they'll first need to have the Empty Man reverse his curse and then reverse engineer the spell in Jadis' book. Sammie also learns from the Librarian that the reason he knows so much about them is that Miguel unknowingly told him everything he knows about them all through mental magic of sorts. Bjorn realizes he's lost track of Oliver and finds the Librarian instead when he goes looking for him. The Librarian offers him information but Bjorn doesn't have anything to trade for it. Bjorn meets back up with Oliver who seems to have learned something from the Librarian but isn't willing to share it. Bjorn, Henry, Sammie, and Oliver meet back up at the front desk and then head to the house they're staying in to exchange information. After discussing everything, Bjorn talks to Sammie about his suspicions regarding Oliver and that he might do something unintentionally that could endager them. Samie promises to talk to Oliver about it.

## Episode Description

Our heroes continue their experience in the Archives and with the mysterious Librarian.

## Key Events

* Sammie learns that both the curses placed on Gideon can be reversed. First, the Empty Man will need to reverse his own curse. Then, Sammie can use the spellbook to reverse the one placed by Stanley's wife.
* Sammie finds out Miguel unknowingly told the Librarian everything he knows about all of them.
* Bjorn is growing suspicious of Oliver's intentions as he apparently learned something from the Librarian but isn't willing to share it. He shares his fears with Sammie, also telling her about the conversation he and Oliver had about the Blackout Society.

## Summary

Sammie is trying to find the section of the archives she's been assigned to look through but gets a little lost. The Librarian appears nearby and asks Sammie where she's trying to go and what she's looking for. Sammie tells him that she's looking for information on how to reverse the Empty Man's curse and the Librarian tells her that Henry found out all they need to know in that regard. He asks if there's anything else he can help her with and Sammie asks about reversing a different kind of curse - the curse that was placed on Gideon by first the Empty Man and then a spell from Jadis' spellbook.

The Librarian says he knows Jadis from a long time ago but that they didn't get along. The Librarian tells Sammie that he can help her find the information she's looking for to reverse the curse, but he'll need payment in the form of a loved object. Sammie looks confused but takes the bracelet off her wrist, the one that matches Elise's and allows her to track her in case of emergencies. Before she hands it over, she asks the Librarian what he's going to do with it and he says he's just going to keep it. Sammie hesitates for a moment before handing it over.

The Librarian tells her that the first thing she'll need to reverse is the curse of undeath put on Gideon by the Empty Man. He says they'll have to get the Empty Man to reverse his own curse. Sammie doesn't understand how they'll get the Empty Man to willingly reverse the curse and the Librarian tells her to talk to Henry about that. He then says the second half of the curse will be more complicated, he'll need to reverse engineer the spell in Jadis' spellbook. He says it'll be complicated but it's definitely reversable. Sammie comments that she thinks she has the magic component covered and the Librarian agrees. Sammie squits and says she gets the feeling he knows more about her than she does about him. The Librarian smiles and then says Sammie's full name. As he does so, Sammie feels a strange dread a shiver of magic run down her spine.

The Librarian tells her he knows a bit about her, that you can learn a lot by knowing someone's name or by having someone tell you everything they know about a person. Sammie thinks its Jadis that told him but the Librarian says it's Miguel. He tells her not to be too hard on him as he doesn't exactly know he gave up the information. Sammie asks if he used memory magic and the Librarians answers he used something like that. The Librarian tells Sammie that she'll need to be able to read the spellbook to reverse engineer the spell but she won't be able to read it now that Jadis isn't a part of her. He says she'll need to find someone to read it for her but to be careful who she finds as only a witch can read the spellbook. Sammie thanks the Librarian and asks if he can point her in the direction of his friends. He does so and when Sammie turns to look back at him, he's gone.

Bjorn is looking through his section of books. He's a bit cautious of Oliver's intentions by being here, which is why he picked the section directly next to his to try and keep an eye on him. Bjorn's section of books is about the known realms. Most of the books are about the Riftlands but he's trying to find any books about other realms that the fae could be from. He is trying to pay attention to Oliver as he goes but eventually he realizes he doesn't hear any signs of the man on the other side of the bookshelves from him. Bjorn leaves his aisle to look down the adjacent one and sees no Oliver, but does see the Librarian. Bjorn walks up to him and asks if he's seen Oliver and the Librarian says he's around. The Librarian asks Bjorn if he can help him with anything but Bjorn says he's trying to find his friend first and might ask some questions later. The Librarian tells him that he might not find him later and if he has anything to ask, he should do it now.

The Librarian tells Bjorn that his friends have learned everything they need to know about how to stop the Empty Man. Bjorn asks where the Empty Man is from as he's in the 'known realms' section of the Archive. The Librarian says that his information doesn't come free and he'll need something precious or loved. Bjorn admits he doesn't have anything on him as he packed light for the journey. The Librarian says that's alright, he just can't give him the information he seeks, but he's free to look through the books. Bjorn says it was nice to meet him and The Librarian says the same, using his real first name. Bjorn feels a strange shiver run down his spine and then goes to search for Oliver.

Bjorn eventually finds Oliver in another aisle. Each of them say they were looking for the other. Bjorn says he bumped into the LIbrarian and Oliver alludes to meeting him as well. Bjorn asks if he got any information from the Librarian and Oliver says no. Oliver tells him that the woman at the front desk, Poppy, said the others had found all they needed to and were heading back tot he front. Oliver adds he could spend a lot more time in here looking for information but he gets the feeling they're being called out and told to leave.

Bjorn, Henry, Sammie, and Oliver all meet back at the front desk area. Poppy asks if they found everything they needed and they agree. Poppy tells them the Archives will be closing now and escorts them out. They all head back to the house they're staying at and exchange all the information they've learned. Bjorn asks how they're going to convince Miguel to let them use the spellbook and Sammie says they'll figure it out when the time comes. She also adds what she learned about Miguel unknowingly giving the Librarian all the information he knows about them all to him. Bjorn asks if the others felt weird when the Librarian said their names and they all agree. Oliver is oddly quiet. Bjorn admits he wasn't able to learn any information as he didn't have anything to give in exchange. He asks Oliver what he learned and he says he didn't find out anything important. Bjorn asks him if he learned anything about other topics and Oliver gives him a smile and says nothing that would interest him.

After sharing all the information they've found, Henry heads to his room to take notes on everything they learned. Oliver heads upstairs to go to bed, leaving Bjorn and Sammie alone in the living room. Bjorn tells Sammie that he needs to talk to her about Oliver. He tells her about his conversation with Oliver about the Blackout Society and admits that he's worried about what information Oliver might expose. He also adds that he's worried about what he might have learned from the Librarian as he was so cagey about saying anything. He says he's concerned that Oliver might do something unintentionally that may endanger them. Bjorn says he's not sure what to do, that he wants to trust him but he can't fully trust him yet. Sammie says that she understands and that she'll try to talk to Oliver about it.

Bjorn and Sammie agree that there's a lot going on right now and bigger problems to deal with before they worry about whatever is going on with Oliver. Bjorn asks if Sammie wants a Guinness and they unwind for the night.

In Thornvale, it's a damp night. It's just stormed and rained heavily on the island. A figure creeps through the woods, dressed in dark sweatpants and a red hoodie. They walk toward a faint, purple light, which grows brighter as they get closer. They arrive in a clearing to find a ghastly, large, pitch black figure bent over, tormenting a small creature. The dark figure turns and reveals he has no face, made of nothingness. The Empty Man looks at the figure that's approached him and asks what they're doing here. He approaches the figure and makes sure they're not doubting his plan or getting cold feet. The Empty Man straitens to his full height and a wave of purple energy emanates from him. The energy freezes everything it touches, frosting the figure's shoes. The smaller figure takes a few steps back and then shakes their head. The Empty Man is pleased with this, saying they are nearing the end of their agreement and it would be a shame to throw it all away now. The Empty Man moves closer to the figure, telling them not to forget their deal and that, until it is done, they only live to serve him. He reminds the figure that they are his weapon, his agent of pain, that they are just as much of a monster as he is now. The figure pulls their hood over their head to block out the Empty Man and when they look up, he's gone.

## List of Appearances

* Sammie Overbrook
* The Librarian
* Bjorn Olafson
* Oliver Allen Evans
* Poppy