Blacktalon is a dark fantasy animated series released in 2023, produced by Games Workshop and set within the brutal world of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The series blends gothic visuals, violent realism, and morally complex storytelling, positioning it firmly as a mature animated production designed for international audiences.
The story follows Neave Blacktalon, a lethal assassin serving the Order of Azyr, tasked with eliminating threats that endanger the fragile balance of the Mortal Realms. Accompanied by her companions Hendrick, Shakana, and the ominous avian familiar Lorai, Neave navigates a world shaped by war, divine manipulation, and endless bloodshed.
Episode 3 – “Murder”
In Episode 3, “Murder,” the narrative sharpens its focus on brutality and consequence. This episode explores the raw reality of assassination, betrayal, and the cost of obedience. As Neave executes her mission, lines between justice and cruelty dissolve, forcing both characters and viewers to confront the true meaning of sanctioned killing.
“Murder” deepens the psychological weight of the series, emphasizing tension, moral ambiguity, and the emotional detachment required to survive in a world ruled by violence. With its oppressive atmosphere, deliberate pacing, and striking dark-fantasy imagery, this episode solidifies Blacktalon as a serious and uncompromising animated series.
01:41What is the difference between war and murder?
01:45Are you being serious?
01:50Are they not merely different paths towards the same end?
01:54No, they are not.
01:56No. Yet they are the bloody means by which we dispose of our enemies.
02:04A bitter sentiment.
02:07But a truth that hides behind every pretense of peace.
02:18Murder is just another word for war.
02:22That's a twisted philosophy, Hendrik.
02:25We, the Stormcast, make war to defend. To reclaim. To protect.
02:32And how is this mission any different?
02:35This is wrong. The ends and the means and the motive. All of them must be just.
02:42If we ally with murderers and then kill them in the shadows, how can we claim to be righteous?
02:46We should never have allied with those monsters in the first place. But they are our allies. We make war, not murder.
02:54It has been ordained. And that is all that matters.
02:59I don't like it. But we have been commanded and we are going to execute that command.
03:04Shikana.
03:13For a moment you weren't with us then. Are more memories surfacing? Dreams?
03:21It's nothing. Shikana has a point about the mission.
03:26When do we ever like what is required of us?
03:30But I think you were right not to go against the Lord Commander. You heard what he said.
03:34I heard all right. Loud and clear.
03:40They will be killing some of the local populace. Setting them against enemy captives and some of their own fighters.
03:47How certain are we, Lord?
03:50They have done it before. Their leader put one in ten of the citizens of Ignis into death arenas as recompense for their liberation.
04:00Barbarians.
04:00No. Honored Brother Rostus. Not barbarians. Our close and needed allies.
04:06But not the allies we should have.
04:11You allow your team to speak very freely, Black Talon Prime.
04:16Yes, my lord. I do.
04:18Rules against many enemies hang in the balance. We cannot endanger our alliance with the Cainite Covens, even if we find their actions deplorable.
04:29The Hag Queen. The Hag Queen. Vendessa. The so-called Queen of Red Tears is a key figure amongst their webs of spies and assassins.
04:39And if we were to move against her, things would turn ill on many fronts. When you kill her, no one can know.
04:50Why now?
04:51Because she killed one of our own. Her shadow stalkers assassinated an agent working to uncover threats against Hammerhau. Vendessa went to great lengths to conceal the crime and her motives.
05:03The reason, though, matters less than the deed.
05:07Never forget that we fight for many reasons. Ours is first a war of retribution.
05:14It shall be done, Lord Commander.
05:19We ride for Herakon. An outpost built within the corpse of a great beast.
05:48Where the Daughters of Cain recently repelled an invasion by Darkoath barbarians.
05:53Ostensibly, our task is to escort Ambassador Gearrox from Hammerhau.
05:58To give formal thanks to the Cainites for liberating the settlement and to accept it back into our dominion.
06:07We are the Ambassador's Honor Guard. Warriors of Sigmar sent to gild His Excellency's presence and ensure his safety.
06:15He knows nothing of our mission.
06:18Huh. An easy hunt for once.
06:23There is a complication. The skies in this region are blighted.
06:28Sigmar's power eclipsed.
06:30If we die there, we die truly.
06:32Hail! Ambassador Gearrox of Hammerhau comes in friendship to Vendessa, daughter of Cain, and ally of the hosts of Sigmar.
06:48Alan Gearrox of Hammerhau goes in friendship to Vendessa.
06:51This is his second Tschap.
06:53Sirhan Mummy is here with the
07:17Ah! Ah! Ah!
07:47The fear. It's in the air.
08:01Riders of the Storm! You are welcome.
08:06Indeed we are. Herakon is a settlement of Sigmar.
08:11Quite so. A liberated settlement saved from the deprivations of the Barbarian Horde. By our blades.
08:22And for that, Sigmar is most grateful.
08:26Ambassador Gyrox has journeyed here from Hammerhal to express our-
08:30To express our profound gratitude to the glorious Queen Vindessa. Triumphant in her victory.
08:38And to discuss in detail the terms of her bountiful compensation and withdrawal from this outpost.
08:45You are expected. But the lesser born must leave. She is not part of our accord.
08:52This is a settlement constituted under Sigmar's will. All may enter its gates.
08:59We come here in friendship. And of course, I shall address your concern.
09:06I shall not remain to swim these shadow-stained waters.
09:21Shall we proceed?
09:25Shall we proceed?
09:27Shall we proceed?
09:28Shall we proceed?
09:32Shall we proceed?
09:33Ah, ah, ah!
09:58You may approach.
10:00As though this were her domain, and she its queen.
10:04Swords make monarchs, and she has more than enough.
10:11You are welcome, Ambassador.
10:15As are your golden-armored guardians.
10:21But the eyed in the Soulstealer was unexpected and unwelcome.
10:27A misunderstanding. I assure you, worthy and honored queen, that no insult was intended.
10:37In deference to our long alliance, I will accept your assurance.
10:44And given that the eyed in the fled, we shall speak no more of it.
10:49Your patience and understanding is a credit to you, your highness.
10:58And now?
10:59It is time for my gift to you, Ambassador. The severed heads of our enemies.
11:08Oh, is this not the greatest gift an ally might bestow?
11:18It is a truly admirable gift.
11:21Sigmar's servants thank you, Queen Vindessa, for your courage.
11:27As soon as this farce ends, you and Rostus need to be ready to start our riot.
11:33We will be ready.
11:34Let us pray that Rorai has found the captives.
11:37Let us pray that Rorai has found the captives.
11:38I will be ready.
11:39Let us pray that Rorai has found the King Vindessa, for your need.
11:42Next time, Rorai is to be ready to go to the Rorai.
11:46The Kai's Ark, which is the end of the world for the world.
11:51The King Vindessa, will be rewarded for her.
11:55And they call me a lesser being.
12:25The captives are in the earth below.
12:53Go.
12:55The innards and heart fossilized.
13:06Nothing left but stone.
13:09Are you talking about the beast?
13:11Or me?
13:12Be ready to take out the Queen's entourage.
13:25I can't leave any of them alive.
13:27As you command.
13:34Can I count on you?
13:35You need to ask?
13:40Yes.
13:41This is wrong.
13:42Every part of it.
13:43We do not serve our own ideals.
13:46We are warriors of a higher vision.
13:49Niamh.
13:49We have to trust in that vision.
13:51Niamh.
13:51We have a problem.
14:01To the glory of King!
14:08Sleep in Death's Water's Cousin.
14:15And may the depths crush your tainted soul.
14:19A couple of men have been killed.
14:33Their blood has been killed.
14:36Ah!
14:37Ah!
14:37Ah!
14:37Ah!
14:38Ah!
14:38Ah!
14:39Ah!
14:40Get out! Go! Run!
15:01She knew me. This isn't a good idea.
15:10Me!
15:15Me!
15:27No!
15:35Shikana!
15:37Finish the hunt!
15:58Move! Keep going!
16:02All will be well. Sigmar is my king. Azir is my light.
16:06With us, Ambassador. We'll get you to safety.
16:10Safety. Safety.
16:11I admit that my inclination is not to let you live.
16:24I admit that my inclination is not to let you live.
16:36The song of my blade asks for your slaughter. You have broken the oaths of our alliance.
16:47I know.
16:50Curious. Yet here you are anyway. And with murder in your heart.
17:00You killed one of our agents in Hamahal. You moved against us.
17:07Oh, you poor, simple child.
17:13We did not kill your secret gatherer.
17:16An unholy shadow is coming for Hamahal.
17:20This is a thing born from suffering.
17:23He will send seeds of plague into your streets and fill them with corpses.
17:29You understand?
17:32So now, do I put away my blade or open your throat?
17:39I confess. I am still undecided.
17:44Oh!
17:46Oh!
17:48Oh!
17:49Oh!
17:49Ha ha ha!
17:50Ha!
17:52Ha!
17:53Ha!
17:53Ha ha ha!
17:54Oh!
17:55Oh!
17:56Oh!
17:57Oh!
17:58Oh!
17:59Oh!
18:00Oh!
18:01Oh!
18:02Oh!
18:03Oh!
18:04Oh!
18:05Oh!
18:06Oh!
18:07Oh!
18:08Oh!
18:10Oh!
18:14Tsk!
18:14Oh!
18:15Oh!
18:36Oh!
18:37Ah.
18:37Oh!
18:38why are you so angry i'm not angry i'm not angry
19:06i'm afraid if we die there we die truly the skies in this region are blighted sigmo's power eclipsed
19:19what is the difference between war and murder
19:36i understand now one is a failure of diplomacy the other is a failure of self-control
19:47go swiftly shukana return to me soon
19:54the ambassador is saying loudly and repeatedly that the dark oath prisoners broke out burned
20:13the settlement and killed our allies the few of the kainites that survived have not contradicted
20:19him lorai ensured the settlers remember nothing that the dark oath broke free was unfortunate
20:26a successful mission and without cost to our higher purpose
20:31not without cost rod
20:34your marksman shukana she she is called shukana
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