E1 - The Visitors

Are we going on another adventure? Just as long as we're on the same page. Keep digging soldiers. Yeah. Soldier? No, sir. Uh General Matias. Just taking a break. Very well. Take a few minutes. But then we'll need to get back to work. Uh general, I uh I do have a minor qualm. A qualm? Uh. Just I don't understand why we're digging here. Farmers this There are more ways than the other thing. Protect our kingdom. I understand that, sir. Arundel or not.

People ask for our assistance, and we can't ignore that. You know what? Maybe a little bit of context would help you understand. I didn't say stop digging. You can dig and listen to a story. Just as I can dig and tell a story. Not too long ago. of St. Curtius experienced a terrible flood. without food, fresh water, or shelter. So Her Majesty Queen Anna opened Arundel as refuge to Queen Disa and the people of St. Curtius.

While the Sancurtians were guests in our kingdom, they turned out to be rather helpful. For instance, Queen Disa herself aided the repair of a broken water mill.

And Cuddly reindeer here with an important message. Watch your tosies and your nosies! We're right behind you, Olaf! Make sure everyone is off the street. Now, Disa, as fun as this is, why are we racing? racing across town after a giant wooden wheel. It's just a little something I pieced together to help transport the new wheel for the mill. Pretty simple, really. Oh, trust me. It's time. Olaf, now! You got it! Watch.

This is science at work. As the wheel gets closer and gains speed, the snowman is going to cut those ropes, which will trigger the wooden planks we set up last night. That create a wall which will redirect the wheel to where Kristoff and the other ice harvesters are. Okay, everyone. Hold the ropes tight and hope this works. The path will get near-

And allow the harvesters to safely control the wheel and redirect it to the drive shaft. All with minimal effort. Fascinating! Science really is amazing. As it slows, it's heading exactly for the right spot. Spot Brace for Impact. Wait, this is safe, right? Ish. I can't believe that worked! I can't believe that worked. The quickest way to replace a broken wheel on a water mill.

I know I've said this a hundred times. But I love having you here in Arundel. I can't believe we didn't reunite sooner. Under, you know, better circumstances. I feel the same, Anna. Julie, thank you for taking my people in. St. Curtius would have disappeared already if it wasn't for you. The people of Irendelle helped us rebuild after the landslide, and now you've given us a place to be. during this new flooding.

I really can't thank you enough. Nonsense! That's what Allied neighboring countries are for. Nice political jargon. I learn from the best. No, seriously. If you weren't in that trade meeting, it would have been just me and Lord Wolfgang of Wesselton. Right. Copper proprietor, salesman, championetta, and nephew of the Duke of Wesselton. sense his sincerest apology.

Yeah, but I gotta hand it to him. Wolfgang makes excellent sweaters. He knitted me an I'm sorry my uncle tried to kill your sister's sweater, and it is so soft. I still don't trust him though. I appreciate his apology visit for the horrible things the Duke did, but there's something fishy about him. Olaf, I told you. You have to announce yourself around Disa. She's not used to being around magic-made snowmen. You can't just pop out of nowhere and startle her. Oh, right. Be my friend?

The eerie talking snow creature is speaking to me, Anna. You'll get used to it. It took a little time to warm up too, but now we're the best of friends. Right, Krista? What? Olaf, why don't you go help Kristoff and the ice harvesters? I think Disa needs a bit more time to get to know you better. Okay, but unknown things are Things we don't know yet. Like, I didn't know how fun it was sledding down a hill on a block of ice until I tried it.

Is that what happened to all my eyes? Yep! But why the grumpy face? It was fun! You really should try it!

Oh, it's Gail! And she has a note for me from Elsa! You communicate through the wind? I was hoping she could make So I'll finally meet the snow queen. Wait, you've met Elsa before? When I was five, and she wasn't the snow queen then. True, but she is gonna love you, Disa. Do you think I'll get a chance to witness her magic? Elsa doesn't really like to show off.

Maybe I can convince her to do just a little bit. Brilliant! I look forward to meeting her. Now let's finish up our rounds and then head back to the castle. I'm starving. We're headed home, Christoph! I'll meet you there. Meet you! Helping! Race your back. Idiot! Oh, you are so on! From Wesselton, Lord Wolfgang. Come back here! Southern Isles. and Wesselton and here in Arundel for your pleasure. Put it in everything! Heating sweaters. I'm wearing one now. I

caught fire. Not to worry. Thankfully, I've got a copper fire douse. Look at how effective and efficient it is Lord Wolfgang had been on a sort of apology tour for the last couple years, going from country to country apologizing on behalf of his uncle. Duke of Wesselton. Remember him? Short man, big mustache, nasally voice. I wasn't there when he was around, but that's how Christoph described him. Come and get it while supplies last. I'll be here all month!

Lord Wolfgang was very different from his uncle. Why is no one buying this copper? You, small man um how much copper do you have in your life? What? How much copper do you have in your life? Um I'm going to go. Whoa is he? Who trades for pride? Did I mention he had two very large and creepy magpies? Astrid, who spouted odd and weird sayings, and Magnus, who was eerily optimistic.

One thing is certain, the sun will always rise again. All right, my feathered companions. What would I do without you two? No, oh, General Matias, you Lord Wolfgang. I see you're still here. An errandel. Ah yes. I'm still waiting on another trade meeting with Her Majesty Queen Anna. I have got to show her these new copper lamps I made. They move by themselves and are quite toasty. Watch. Oh god. These seem like

Safety hazards? No, no, no, no. I'm uh I'm still working out the kinks. Copper is completely safe and Hmm. Why are you staring at me? What size would you say you are? Broad shoulders, long torso. Do you often have trouble finding a sweater that fits? Well, now that you've mentioned it, yes. Why? I've got some new yarn in an emerald green that would look striking on you. We are all beautiful. On the inside! Um, I'm going to go. If you plan to stay here selling copper, you'll need to get a permit.

And please, make sure your contraptions don't cause any more problems. Like your stand, it's on fire. My wool! As I watched Lord Wolfgang put out the fire, I noticed some pain. I caught one and as I looked at it. Move in all directions.

Later that evening, Queen Anna and Queen Disa waited for Queen Elsa's arrival and decided to pass the time by stargazing. Whoa. All these stars. Do you look at the stars often, Disa? My mother's ancestors sailed around the world just by navigating by the stars. Look there. That's Betelgeuse, the second brightest star in the Orion constellation. Much like the Sun, you can count on seeing Orion rising in the east and disappearing in the west.

Legend has it. He headed east to have his eyes healed by the sun god. How do you know so much about so many things, Disa? My parents were huge readers. They created an enormous public library in the center of the kingdom, and we'd go there almost every day. Even now I love the smell of books. It reminds me of them. Thank you. I remember when we were very little and my parents came to visit yours.

You told me about Elsa's ice magic, but I didn't believe you. Wow. Did I really? Y you did. I don't remember that at all. But I do remember when you visited. You were so hard to impress. That's probably why I told you. I Parents knew. They loved magic. Growing up, my father told me fairy tales almost any time it was relevant. Disa, did you know that there's a story about how the raven's wings became

Oh, what a beautiful flower you picked, Dee Dee. Did you know that there's a story about why the daffodil is yellow? Oh look Tedia Bakery! Have I ever told you about how biscuits saved an ancient kingdom? All that time with his head in the clouds and the people Loved him. He'd be so heartbroken to see what Sancurtius has become. We rebuilt the kingdom after the last flood. And we're still underwater. I thought I would be better at taking care of my people.

But you do take care of them. And you can't expect to control floods. Now I just need more information to figure out how to save the kingdom from future random acts of nature. Or Be better prepared for them. I just wish I knew as much about magic as I do about the stars. Maybe there's something that could help us be more prepared.

Well, I actually know of a place where we could do some research. Wait, really? Yes! In the castle, there's an entire room filled with artifacts and texts about magic from all over the world! I don't think there's another like it. Maybe it can help you and your people. Come on.

Okay, where are we going exactly? Just a little farther. It's a little cold down here. Just a super secret dark freezing room. And don't forget creepy. Oh no, my candle went out. Oh, here, use mine. Thanks, Disa. I know there are more candles in here somewhere. Ha ha owow ow. Are you okay? Yep, found the candles and the table. Let's put a few in this candle holder. And voila! Look at

And they're all about magic. Thought you might like that. Just be careful with the flame near the books and artifacts. They're one of a kind. Did you hear that? Hear what? Nothing. I must be imagining things. There's so much information here. I'll never get through this tonight. Well, you can come down here whenever you want. You can't really mean that. This belongs to you and Elsa. And we've used it to help us in the past.

Now I want to use it to help you. Anna, you have no idea what this means to me. Hopefully, it means a new beginning. Oh is this a drawing of a Not Mara? Okay, I heard something that time. Anna, it's a fire! Fire! Run! This way! Come on! Through here! On a lookout! The shelves! They're falling! We have to do something before it's Anna? Elsa! Down here! Oh no! Go! I'll take care of this! How could this have happened? Little did Queen Anna know, this was just the beginning of a much bigger story.