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The Gearlock Train embarks on its first voyage south to Barrents, to be christened by the Goodwin family. Obsessed with the mystery of the coin and sunstone, Boden, Magnus, Cy and Reggie experience a christening of their own, awakening a power unseen by anyone in the Beyond.

Listening posts across the Beyond are packed as residents continue to honor Roy through music and comedy. In Serac, Camden confronts a new problem that points to an old nemesis and in Barrents, a mysterious calling beckons Boden, Magnus, Cy and Reggie.

Days of celebration commence in honor of the fallen patriarch. A special creation looks to connect the vast regions of the Beyond and Cwrig has a new “friend”, disrupting the fragile peace created by Elyon.

Ann's death leaves Briar and Quill shaken. With Willow still missing, Quill is set on rescuing her, but the attempt will place him, and those he cares about, in a life and death situation, an encounter that will change everything.

Quill meets the Foreman and receives a surprise gift. In Salvation, Ann and Briar witness the people's fervor; however, hearing a voice from the past inspires Ann to speak out on behalf of Elyon.

Quill finally makes it to Salvation and commits to helping Willow find Poppy. When trouble comes, he receives an unexpected invitation.

Resistance to relocating to Salvation is building among some of the valley's residents. Quill dedicates himself to visiting below ground and helping Willow with her mission, but nothing prepare him for what he sees.

Faced with an emergency Assembly trial, all of the factions are present and the stakes are raised for the valley's future, culminating in a surprise invitation.

Willow's dramatic escape from Salvation prompts a quick return to Assurance and wheels are set in motion to confront those familiar with Salvation. Briar, receiving counsel from Facade, begins to re-examine her relationship with Quill.

Excited to be in Ann's presence, Quill is quickly challenged with a first-hand account of history, correcting misconceptions and providing clarity for himself and The Few.

Confronted with a vision and a blast from the past, Quill is left with more questions than answers, and High Elder Spruce Ernest III finds himself in a precarious situation alone.

On a pilgrimage to find Ann Burgan, Quill discovers the Misties' truth. Meanwhile, High Elder Spruce Ernest III and his train-thieves head underground, completely unaware of the massive surprise waiting for them.

Quill comes face to face with the Poppy camp, located near the Third Peak. A culture foreign to him, he learns more than he intended. At the train depot, Tuff and Shaft are surprised when some unexpected visitors look to take a joyride.

Residents of the Beyond return to the Well for the memorial. Boden and Magnus are consumed by the origin of the coin as other questions remain concerning a new stone and the cause of Roy’s death.

Faced with new truths about the Man on the Mountain, Quill seeks answers from a final witness. As the Terran Union breaches their treaty, rival factions conspire to uncover the Union's true intentions.

Having proved his worth at the riot, Quill is invited by Tuff to join him below ground on one of the Terra Union's dining cars. The ride opens Quill's eyes in ways he never imagined.

With the Day of Guidance festivities underway, the factions enjoy what brings them together, but the underlying resentment leads to a confrontation, placing Quill in a precarious situation.

The Terran Union's presence sparks an emergency assembly of the five factions in Assurance. On the holy Day of Guidance, goodwill has vanished and replaced by an atmosphere of deep suspicion and bitterness.

Seventy years after the fall of Dominance, refugees from Old Reliance settle in the valley of Assurance. Despite new factions and views, the legacy of the Goodwins, Ann, Violet, and Stylus still sparks hope for the future.

After showing Ann a glimpse of the world beyond, Elyon demonstrates his creative power. The request that follows is a surprise and leads the kids back to a world that has changed forever.

Sam's death leads Roy down a new path and Ann comes face to face with a new, yet familiar, friend.

As the kids say their goodbyes to their dear friend, Roy receives an unexpected visit that will alter his future forever.

Violet comes face to face with Mortimer and her past, but the reunion is quickly interrupted. Will Mortimer complete his mission? What happens when the kids experience their most excruciating loss yet?

Ann's discovery leaves the kids still questioning their quest. However, Picasso's prophetic word rings true when they experience a new piece of evidence for the Man on the Mountain's existence.

Twenty years have passed since Cwrig’s isolation and exile. Those who escaped the destruction of Salvation now call the Beyond home. It is a time of peace and discovery, for both creatives and craftsmen.

Haunted by dreams and Cwrig's deadly edict, Mortimer embarks below the peaks. Along the way he is reminded of the early days of Defiance and his first interaction with a younger Aria.

As Ann discovers the mist's power, Mortimer is shattered by Aria's breakdown. Crushed by Cwrig's dominance and haunted by memories, a broken Mortimer is left to face a series of deadly choices.

Mortimer reconnects with Aria as he eagerly anticipates her recovery - a prospect that proves challenging. Meanwhile, the kids discover the remnants of a city in the valley.

Heading into the valley with heavy hearts the search is on for Sam. Dealing with Picasso's sacrifice is difficult for Violet, but the kids are faced with another unexpected goodbye.

As escape plans are implemented to head into the valley, complications arise leaving the kids vulnerable to detection.

Mortimer finally sees his bride after sixteen years of separation. Violet and the kids comes face-to-face with a mist miracle. But what happens when they are confronted with their next big decision?

Ann's reunited with familiar faces as a new adventure begins by escaping the tunnels. Meanwhile, Stylus struggles with his memories as more truth concerning Picasso is revealed.

Discoveries abound as Stylus is confronted not only with a moral dilemma but a revelation of his own past. Meanwhile, Mortimer has his own confrontation with history.

Violet's rehabilitation intensifies as Mortimer plans for the future.

What has happened to the kids since their encounter with the Scholar?

The remnant struggles to remain unified as the Creatives and the Craftsmen debate the necessity of Elyon's mist. Mortimer, now an elder and desiring to help his father, looks to a new solution.

Step back in time before the peaks of Reliance and Defiance came to pass, before Roy, Sam, Ann and Violet - A time right before the Great Separation, an event that would change the course of history.

Reaching the Scholar is harder than expected, forcing Violet to search Picasso's ruined shop for clues. When the trail leads the group toward both old and new enemies, they must face the heavy consequences of their choices.

Roy and Cori arrive too late: Ann has fallen into the abyss during a fight with Mr. Acer. Devastated but with no way back, the kids must press on to Violet's home to seek the Scholar's wisdom.