Bearer of the Heavens (The Broken Pact episode)

"Bearer of the Heavens" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of The Broken Pact. This episode aired live on March 22, 2021 on the Saving Throw Twitch channel and The Fantasy Network, and is archived on the YouTube channel. Of note, this episode was streamed remotely due to safety precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summary
After visiting Kruphix and passing the first trial, the Pact sail towards the island of Keranos, the god of storms and visions. Once there, they are greeted by Duura, a follower of Keranos who is covered in lightning bolts. They tell Keranos about the mission they are on, to save Theros from collapsing in on itself from the energy that is backing up since it can't flow freely due to the protections the gods put in place to keep the fifth Titan at bay. Keranos issues them a trial: hold up the world for three days so that he may speak to Alcyoneus. Thus, the Pact travel to see Alcyoneus, but not before they must first battle spectres and ghouls that are remnants of sailors past. Once they defeat the spectral beings, they proceed to the giant holding what appears to be a giant bowl. Alcyoneus is apprehensive at first, but the Pact's persuasive abilities finally convince Alcyoneus to hand them the world to hold for three days. Each of Astorok, Lidia and Sapheia take a turn on each day to hold the world while Duura watches. After the third day, Alcyoneus returns, and the Pact head back with Duura to Keranos. Once there, Keranos agrees to take part in the Pact's plan, but gives a stark warning that the other gods, especially Thassa, may be harder to convince. But before the Pact can be on their way, Keranos issues a final trial: defeat Duura in combat. The Pact does so, but spare Duura, and in return Duura heals them all. The Pact departs, and are on their way to see Ephara, the god of city-states and building.

Main Cast

 * Reuben Bresler as the DM
 * Sapheia, played by Riley Silverman
 * Lidia, played by Danielle Radford
 * Astorok, played by Jordan Pridgen

Absent

 * Ashlen Rose, who plays Tutturu, was absent for this episode.

Guest Cast

 * Gabe Hicks (aka GabeJamesGames) plays both Duura and Keranos

Trivia

 * Keranos is the god of storms and visions on Theros.
 * This episode of The Broken Pact aired two weeks after the previous episode. This is referenced in the show when Astorok exclaims that the journey to reach the island of Keranos is taking longer than it normally would.