Horsatia Wighair Beansz?

**"Horsatia Wighair Beansz"** is the first episode of the second season of *Centaurworld* and the 11th episode overall.

## Official Synopsis

Horse tries to recruit an army to defend Centaurworld, but no one wants to join. The herd visits the Horsetaurs' castle to see if they'll help.

## Plot

Following the Nowhere King being released and the worlds reconnected, Horse attempts to recruit centaurs to fight in the upcoming war, but her very direct approach scares everyone off. Recalling how she was simply thrown into the fight, she decides she should ask horsetaurs, who she believes will be like-minded, but the rest of the herd is reluctant as the horsetaurs have a reputation of being difficult, while Ched outright despises them.

When they arrive, Horse is excited to see the horsetaurs' home is surrounded by fortified walls, believing it is a defensive measure, and she requests an audience with their leader. After a short delay, a muscular but posh greeter appears and asks her name, Horse successfully guesses one of the names on the guest list and is escorted in, while the rest of the herd is taken to the luggage room. Upon entering she is excited to see the weapons on display and muscular horsetaurs working out in the courtyard.

Back in the human world, Rider impatiently waits for the General, who she is shocked to learn is a man she first believed to be a stable hand, but is elated to hear he believes her letter talking about Centaurworld. The General gives her Becky Apples as her new steed as she is both a talented warhorse, and her previous rider went missing long ago, but warns that she is difficult to handle.

Meanwhile, the herd catches up to Horse right as the horsetaurs are about to hold a tournament, which she is disappointed to learn is a performance sport that involves prancing around tulips without stepping on any. Undeterred, she decides that the tulip steppers could learn to fight and goes to speak with their leader directly while the others are taken back to the luggage room, save for Ched, who has a history with the horsetaurs and decides to come and back her up.

Upon meeting the horsetaur duchess, Horse successfully guesses her name as Malangella; Malangella recognizes Ched and calls her grandson, Malandrew, much to Ched's horror. Horse implores the duchess to use what she has for the benefit of Centaurworld, but Malangella refuses as she would prefer if the commoners were wiped out; Horse argues that it is their duty as horses to help, while Ched gleefully points out that they'll be helpless once the minotaurs get through their walls. However, the answer is still no, and Horse leaves discouraged.

Durpleton optimistically points out that the minotaur he's adopted and treats as an infant son, Stabby, has fallen asleep, though Horse notes it's likely from his stab wound becoming infected. Undeterred, Durpleton sings a heartfelt song to Stabby, after which Horse realizes there are people sneaking around the forest. She's greeted by an opossumtaur and a number of other trashtaurs who heard what she said and have decided to join the fight. Meanwhile, the real Horsatia Wighair Beansz is only now making it to the horsetaur fortress.

## Features

### Locations

* Centaurworld
	+ Lost Forest
	+ Cataur Valley
	+ Merfolk Town
	+ The Underground
	+ Horsetaur Fortress
* Human world
	+ The General's army camp

### Songs

* Recruitment Song
* The Power of Privilege
* Durpleton's Lullaby

## Trivia

* This is the first time an episode has an ending title "card". The next and final time is for the ending of The Last Lullaby.
* Glendale can be seen teleporting herself using her own portal tummy to sneak up on the refreshments table and steal a teapot.
* During one shot in the song *The Power of Privilege*, Ched raises his arms while a fire rages behind him. This is a reference to the popular "Elmo Rise" meme featuring the *Sesame Street* mascot Elmo posed in a similar context.
* During the opening recap song, Sharkmaid from series creator Megan Nicole Dong's mermaid comics, *About Merpeople*, can be seen.
* **Items stolen by Glendale:** two gems, a teapot

## Gallery

### Production art

Malangella special pose reference by lead character designer Evan PalmerRough concepts of Malandrew by lead character designer Evan Palmer

### Screenshots

"Is this...actually working?"He'll be okayBecky Apples has arrivedGlendale uses her portal tummy to teleport herself"I'm getting powdered!"