Chapter 2

Chapter 2 is the second episode of the first season of the Netflix original sci-fi series Tribes of Europa.

Synopsis
Moses, a nomadic scavenger, takes Elja under his wing. Determined to rescue her family from Brahtok, Liv makes an unexpected deal with a Crows warrior.

Plot
SPOILERS AHEAD

Kiano and Jakob are among the few surviving members of the Origines who have been taken captive by the Crows. Kiano informs his father that Elja was fortunate enough to make it away, however, Jakob saw Liv go down. Jakob assures Kiano that everything will be alright even as they witness the Crows kill a weakened captive, who was unable to walk any further.

Liv ties a knot around her wound and makes it back to her feet and into the Refugium, where she finds the slaughtered remains of her tribe, all except her brothers and father. When she hears the Crows approaching, Liv grabs her crossbow and flees into the nearby woods, where she crosses paths with Grieta, who Liv shoots in the shoulder with a crossbow before pinning her to the ground. Grieta informs Liv that her family has been taken to Brahtok. However, it’s an impenetrable fortress that Liv will never be able to gain access to. She then urges Liv to finish her off, but the Crimsons arrive, led by Commander David Voss and asks Liv to put her blade down. Corporal Yeboa sneaks up from behind and knocks Liv unconscious.

Elja attempts to activate the Atlantian cube but it appears damaged. He then arrives at Little Praha and proceeds further inside, where he attempts to fix the cube himself before meeting Moses, who is known to collect, repair, and sell electronics from the Old World. Elja asks Moses if he can repair the cube, which he claims he can, as he is familiar with the Atlantian device. He instructs Elja to fetch his toolbox in the other room. By the time Elja returns, Moses has escaped with the cube and driven away in his truck. Elja suddenly finds himself being pursued by a Crow in search of the cube. Fortunately, Moses returns and shoots down the Crow, allowing for him and Elja to escape in his van.

Liv awakens hooked up to an IV. She overhears David, Merk, Yeboa discussing their next course of action in regards to their Crow captive. Liv then notices that they’ve healed her wound. David explains that she’s in Camp Arhenberg, an outpost of the Crimson Republic. Liv reveals that the Crows were after an Atlantian pilot and attacked their tribe in search of him. David asks if the pilot had a cube, which Liv claims he didn’t. As for the hover jet, she says it crashed at the northern end of the forest. Liv then notes that her family was taken to Brahtok, where she intends to go after them. David warns her that Brahtok is a fortress that’s completely barricaded. They’ve searched daily for years to find a way in. Liv replies that a map is all she needs.

Corporal Yeboa takes Liv to the maps. He reveals to her that Camp Arhenberg is the last outpost of the Republic before the Crow territory. They’ve been stationed there for about a year. They protect other tribes in exchange for goods. And many people from different tribes join them to fight for a new Europa. He informs Liv that there’s a place for her with them, if she saw fit. They fight for peace, led by their founder, General J. Arhenberg for the last 28 years. As for the Crows, they are dangerous killers, but when it comes to honor and integrity, Corporal Yeboa admits that they are admirable, as a Crow never breaks their word or lies. He then shows her a map of Brahtok, formerly Berlin, about four or five days away on foot. She’ll have to cross the territory of the Newlanders and the Black Skulls. He warns her to avoid Leipzig, as there were four hostile Raider clans at war. He also warns her that Berlin is Crow territory. The outer ring is minded and full of snipers. The tunnels and subways are flooded, guards are on the barricades 24/7. The only way into the city is as a slave or Crow.

Moses asks Elja a series of questions regarding the Crows and the cube, but Elja doesn’t reply, angry at Moses for having stolen the cube from him. Moses apologizes and tells Elja to look in the glovebox, where he finds the cube. Moses offers to help Elja repair the cube, and once it’s in working condition, they’ll sell the cube and split the profit. When Elja declines his offer, Moses kicks him out of his van. Moses attempts to scare Elja into agreeing to his terms, informing him of all the dangers that lie ahead, such as the Crows, Femen, and Raider clans. In fear of the dangers he may encounter, Elja agrees to Moses’ terms to sell the cube after it’s repaired.

David and Merk discuss the crashed Atlantian hover jet and dangers that would befall them all should the Crows recover that technology first. Corporal Yeboa then arrives with Liv, who wishes to speak with the Crow prisoner, Grieta. Liv must know exactly where in Brahtok to find her family. She suspects the prisoner will talk to her, as she isn’t Crimson. David reluctantly agrees. He informs Liv that they’ve never managed to capture one of the Crows’ Bozies (warriors) until now. Usually, they kill themselves before they can be captured. Liv asks what it is that David wants her to find out. He explains that they have the same goal as Liv — a way into the city of Brahtok.

Liv approaches Grieta’s cell and asks why they attacked Little Praha so viciously. She reveals that they were after the Atlantian pilot. The cube is the key to great power. She then asks what Liv wants, which is a way into Brahtok. Grieta informs Liv that the remaining members of her tribe were taken to be slaves at a wolk factory. She says they’ll have three to four months before they parish from the poisonous gases and their bodies will be fed to the pigs. Liv informs Grieta of her plan for the two of them to go to Brahtok and recover her family. Liv will break her out in exchange for her family’s safe return. However, she demands that Grieta give her word, as Crows can’t break their promises.

Varvara returns to the wolk factory with the slaves, among them Kiano and Jakob. She points out Jakbo and orders her men to take him to the Kapitan, as he is a tribal leader. Before parting ways, Jakob promises that he’ll find a way for them both to make it out. Kiano is then put on a bus and transported inside the facility, where Gregor gives each of them a jumpsuit to wear. He warns the slaves that they will die should they attempt to steal wolk.

Liv informs David that she’s tricked Grieta into thinking that she can free her. Grieta promised to return Liv’s family should she get her out. She is prepared to give Liv her trust whilst Liv devises her alleged escape plan. With Liv wanting to free her family and David seeking a way into Brahtok, she believes they can work together. Should she find a way in, she expects that David will help to get her people out.

While on the road to find someone who can repair the cube, Elja caresses the brand on his arm. Kiano does the same from the slave quarters of the wolk factory, as does Liv from Camp Arhenberg.

Cast

 * Henriette Confurius as Liv
 * Emilio Sakraya as Kiano
 * David Ali Rashed as Elja
 * Oliver Masucci as Moses
 * Melika Foroutan as Varvara
 * Ana Ularu as Grieta
 * Robert Finster as David Voss
 * Benjamin Sadler as Jakob
 * Sebastian Blomberg as Kapitan Yvar (credit only)
 * Jeanette Hain as Amena (credit only)
 * James Faulkner as General Cameron (credit only)
 * Johann Myers as Bracker (credit only)
 * Adriana Ugarte as Alia (credit only)
 * Jannik Schümann as Dewiat (credit only)
 * Matteo van der Grijn as Merk
 * Eugene Boateng as Corporal Yeboa
 * Richard Zeman as Gregor