Book Four: Earth, which is part of the "Mystery of Aaravos",[1] is the fourth season of The Dragon Prince, consisting of a total of 9 episodes. It is the first season of the second saga of the series, and gains its name from the Earth Primal. It was originally teased during Netflix's "Geeked Week" (2022),[2] received an estimated release date during San Diego Comic Con (2022), and a full release date during New York Comic Con (2022). It was released for streaming on Netflix in November 3rd, 2022.
The story plays two years after the events of Book Three: Sun,[3] as well as after the events of "Through the Moon" and several side stories such as "Inheritance".
See also: Episode Guide / Canon Order / Book Four
Synopsis[]
Two years have passed and the people of both Xadia and the Human Kingdoms are still getting adjusted to the new circumstances. As King Ezran tries to establish peace between the two nations and his brother Callum gets lost in his obsession for magic, a threat occurs in form of the legendary Aaravos, an Archmage known as the "Fallen Star". With Claudia having revived her father, Viren, and her boyfriend Terry at her side, a race between freeing Aaravos from his prison, and for Team Zym to acquire the knowledge to stop her from doing so ensues. After Zubeia revealed the story of Aaravos, Team Zym and their friends embark on a journey to locate the Archdragon of the Earth, Rex Igneous, deep within the core of Umber Tor, which lies behind the Uncharted Forest. Inside the forest, the Drakewood awaits them with challenges and a few Earthblood Elves on their way. Meanwhile, Prince Karim tries to decide the fate for the future of Lux Aurea for his sister, Janai.
Episodes[]
| 1. "Rebirthday" | 28 | ||
| Callum is now the High Mage of Katolis. In celebration of his birthday, his friends and the castle workers organize a birthday party for him. However, the absence of Rayla, who had left him behind to find Viren on her own,[4] still weighs heavily on him. Following a stroll through the forest, Amaya finds herself in the middle of a mysterious Sunfire Elf tradition executed by Janai's people. Inside a cave, Claudia informs her father Viren that two years have passed since his initial death, until the moment she was able to resurrect him. | |||
| 2. "Fallen Stars" | 29 | ||
| Callum uses the Tome of Translation to decipher the runes of the magic mirror. Meanwhile, Zubeia and Azymondias prepare to depart to their visit to Katolis. Claudia, Terry, and Viren scale the Storm Spire to retrieve Viren's relic staff. Near Lux Aurea, Prince Karim disapproves of the way Janai is ruling her kingdom and makes his opinion known. At night, an unexpected visitor makes their way into Callum's study. | |||
| 3. "Breathtaking" | 30 | ||
| Callum tries to deal with the unexpected return of Rayla after two years of no contact. King Ezran welcomes Zubeia and Azymondias to Katolis with celebrations and food. However, when the portrait signaling peace is defiled, the anger of the past arises once more. Claudia and Terry reach the top of the Storm Spire, where a fierce battle against Ibis ensues. | |||
| 4. "Through the Looking Glass" | 31 | ||
| Zubeia retells the story of Aaravos's dark past and his effect on the past of Xadia. When she reveals the secrets of the magic mirror, Aaravos's presence becomes painfully evident. Claudia prepares to open the chrysalis to free the Being, so it can guide her to Aaravos's prison. The tension between humans and Sunfire Elves boils over as Lucia dishonors a sacred ritual. | |||
| 5. "The Great Gates" | 32 | ||
| Team Zym sets out to find Rex Igneous to obtain his piece of the puzzle to locate Aaravos's prison. At the Great Gates, two guardians await them. When they can not pass, their alternative path leads them into the Drakewood where Soren gets alarmed by the mistreatment of dragons at the hands of Drakeriders. Claudia and Viren try to communicate with the Being that tries to tell them where to go. At the settlement, Amaya and Gren try to reason with Lucia. | |||
| 6. "The Drakewood" | 33 | ||
| The tension between Janai and Prince Karim grows as Amaya fails to understand the significance of the incident that occurred at their campsite. As Lucia awaits her trial to face her crimes, Janai's decisions prove to be unexpected. Believing for his sister to take the wrong path, Karim plots against his sister together with Miyana. In the Drakewood, Azymondias is chased down by a group of Drakeriders, and Team Zym makes acquaintance with the young Earthblood Elf N'than. | |||
| 7. "Beneath the Surface" | 34 | ||
| As N'than guides the heroes through the treacherous Path of Despair, a pack of earthen creatures expresses their distaste for light. Unknowing of his father's revival, Soren tries to convince Claudia to change her ways. As Claudia does not return back to the camp, Terry worries about his girlfriend and opens up to Viren about his past. | |||
| 8. "Rex Igneous" | 35 | ||
| Team Zym arrives at the lair of Rex Igneous and present themselves before the mighty Archdragon of the Earth, who awaits gifts from them. Janai begins to doubt her role as a queen and what future her duty may bring for her and Amaya. Prince Karim plans to dethrone his sister through the help of the Six Horns. | |||
| 9. "Escape from Umber Tor" | 36 | ||
| Claudia and Terry try to retrieve the map from the sleeping Rex Igneous, while Soren does all in his might to stop them in their tracks. A fiery confrontation ensues within the dragon's lair, and Rayla has to face her demons once and for all when the past comes to haunt her. Prince Karim challenges his sister to a duel for the throne of Lux Aurea. | |||
Trivia[]
- Despite rumors, the creation of season 4 was not heavily affected by the COVID pandemic.[5]
- The official teaser for this season uses Lukasz Gabriel Ledzki's track "World of Awe" from the album "Awe and Wonder" as theme music.
- The official trailer for this season uses Stuart Roslyn's and Matt Foundling's track "Look to the Sky" from the album "Burn Point" as theme music.
- In a Q&A with the team behind the series, the show's creators confirmed for the "Mystery of Aaravos" to not just include the fourth season, but the rest of the series, following complaints for Aaravos's little screentime, describing it as being the "biggest disappointment of the whole season."[6]