The Fountain of Strength! | Empires S2 | Ep.1

[@Sue_Mizuyuu]

I love Joel's story telling, he's just like "Yep, I said it, it's lore now".

[@Coralsdefinitelynotmyname]

@today was a good day boot Edit: Why did I say boot lol I meant bot

[@dragonrider7649]

That's Joel alright.

[@mikebaker2436]

The Oli school of 4th wall breaking narration. 🤣🤣🤣

[@shadowcattt]

I mean it is a legit method for improv, intended or not lol

[@astrokitty5956]

man creating lore just like that

[@anniegram]

Every other play in empires with lore: great acting,staying cannon Joel: yells lore

[@chaosandcraziness4363]

he be yelling lore, listen to the man.

[@ascendedangelsranks]

MatPat:

[@rockx2968]

LORE LORE LORE (CRAZY STUFF IN THE BACKGROUND) LORE LORE

[@SpookyBakery]

@@ascendedangelsranks yes all hail lord MatPat 🙇

[@EVOWatcher5712]

@@SpookyBakery lore Matpat

[@Pixlriffs]

I love how you wished to be tall, strong, and sexy, and for two frames of the video you were just Steve 😂Lore Joel is Best Joel

[@jangtheconqueror]

I mean Steve is definitely tall strong and sexy so

[@_k-pop-]

Where is pearlescentmoon?

[@_k-pop-]

Where is pearlescentmoon?

[@_k-pop-]

Where is pearlescentmoon?

[@CaryPenyu]

@@_k-pop- She quit Empires

[@lolli_popples]

Joel in season one: Apparently, in lore, Lizzie is 10 feet tall and much taller than me. Joel in season 2: I am canonically 11 feet tall.

[@KeitieKalopsia]

The pettiness is incredible

[@BugsyBugYT]

he is still silly short man to me and that will never change : P

[@rs8585]

@@BugsyBugYT WATCH HIM GROW 1.7 INCHES OVER NIGHT

[@dontuspowerus1093]

"Tall, Strong, and Sexy" Joel: _Gets possessed by Steve so he can be blessed by a smidge of Steve's greatness_

[@caspotato6525]

We all know Steve is the sexiest lol

[@dragonridertechnologies]

ROFL, I see what you meant now.

[@relish5633]

Everyone else: *calmly starts lore and it’s mysterious and exciting* Joel: I AM 11FT TALL I JUST WANNA ESTABLISH THIS NOW

[@donut1550]

😂 best comment!

[@nataliejohnson4152]

its almost like he's insecure about his height or something...hmmm must be a part of the lore.

[@catscatsandmorecats3056]

@@nataliejohnson4152 Yes, definitely, totally not like he had a 10 foot tall wife in season one, definitely.

[@haha_noty]

@@catscatsandmorecats3056 oh my god thats why its so specific hes trying to one-up her-

[@Gamercraft-jw4ef]

@@haha_noty OH MY LORD!

[@miragracestudios5104]

Glad to see that you’re very tall this season Joel 😂

[@TheHimikoToga]

Using your verifiedness to get likes I see 🤨

[@obiko5833]

@@TheHimikoToga actually a verified person commenting boosts the actual video in the algorithm so their doing a good thing

[@olencone4005]

@@TheHimikoToga Don't be jelly! Scar's cat will get jealous 😅

[@teresawilson1922]

Someone is going to TRY to prove him wrong about his high or Lizzy is going to grow a lot more

[@lilliedevine4830]

He is short

[@KaijuRamen54]

The cost of not dying endlessly by Piglins in the nether: 4 gold The value of watching Joel die endlessly by Piglins because he doesn’t wear gold boots: Priceless

[@greencloud9092]

69th like

[@musilovesbooks]

wow 505 likes and no replies?

[@NicoBerries]

@@musilovesbooks notifications are off ig

[@UnderTheElm]

@@NicoBerries Good lord why -We can't save him if he can't hear us. Rip.

[@NicoBerries]

@@UnderTheElm yeah-

[@Yetr]

*"That sounds horrible, I want the other one!" 15:04 "Its a good job there isn't anymore then that cus that's how high as I can go..ʰᵉʳᵉᵉᵉᵉ" 13:15*

[@Marig0lem]

it broke my ears

[@fate7418]

Joel: “There’s… a bit of curruption down there!” Me: “it’s just Skul- WAIT IS THAT LORE? Is that why everybody is avoiding the deep dark like the plauge- maybe in Joel’s god eyes it’s curruption……”

[@myadoesrandomthings]

Omg this is genius!

[@shelbysvalentine6990]

its cuz uts dangerous tahst why they dont go lol

[@haha_noty]

@@shelbysvalentine6990 is this a woosh moment? i feel like this is a woosh moment-

[@apofid]

i feel like if it was lore, he'd be yelling LORE LORE LORE

[@kube-dude]

lol lore hungry moment

[@pattie_nth]

It’s only the first episode and Joel already reverted to his “i-am-the strongest-tallest-most-powerful-ruler” persona and i love that for him

[@elyxisea]

We love a narcissistic king

[@ark1n220]

"I wish to be tall and strong" Boys we did it. Here's the proof. Joel was short and weak before he jumped in the fountain. It's confirmed. Now the new goal is to destroy the fountain so he can be his normal short self.

[@irissupercoolsy]

I like tiny Joel tho

[@Dandidoodles]

5'8 human male is best human male.

[@Artemis_Is_Gone]

Yaaaas

[@cassievibes1253]

Joel: *hits gem aggressively* Lizzie: *gets involved* Joel: OH NO MY WIFE GOT HURT

[@iauizze]

Joel: Is struggling with pigmans Also Joel: *Has enough gold to spare 4 freaking ingots to freely AVOID death by piglins*

[@shelly6115]

The literal pain I had watching his deaths 😭

[@the5wards]

I love how instead of tying the lore into his episode like every other person he just does something and shouts, "LORE"

[@MWManiaa]

I feel like Joel has been the most honest about his height and strength this episode than any other episode

[@Lay-Z_Studios]

YUP. Definitely-. Mmhmm

[@Cxrm3n]

Everyone else: creates a storyline and keeps things mysterious Joel: Lore! Lore! Lore! I love lore so i can't wait to see what this season has to offer👀

[@ElenaLoo]

I just started watching Joel and am sooooo excited to see so many new series starting! This looks like it's going to be a lot of fun :D Loved the start where Joel just attacked everything as well as all the piglin shenanigans later. Also the ending, Joel's acting skills are incredible, he really transported me into the lore

[@mumther6796]

Omgi have watched him for a year and I have been waiting for this for SOOOOO long!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rivermoore1716]

I love how Lizzie was the 11ft tall god last season, and now Joel has decided he wants that. And clearly is better at smoothly incorporating lore into his series "I said it, its lore" "**deadpanning** Wow! Whats happening! Lore! Lore! Stuff in the background! Black screen! Lore!"

[@thatdamhobbit]

Joel: There’s a bit of corruption down there Me: *Season 1 flashbacks* Also villain arc Joel, yes please!

[@eaosgood]

“Lore lore lore, woah black screen something crazy must’ve happened” thanks Joel that really cleared up what was happening there

[@Tezza5]

Does this fountain give anyone else Greek vibes?? Even if that isn’t what Joel’s going for I think it could be a great theme!!

[@nomousecat]

The god in the moodboard is Zeus, so a Greek theme fits

[@amy_june5561]

I think he might be a god like zeus seeing as there is a lightning strike on top of the fountain

[@alohabuilds8518]

He could be Zeus as the greek version or Jupiter the roman version on the god. Jupiter is supposed to be more hostile and war ie idk if thats a word but 🤷.

[@neisulore_dv]

Yes and it's +++AWESOME+++

[@danysaurbutnot]

Yea it could

[@ai.da.n]

I like that Joel is making a new approach this season, your approach is interesting about how you do the "magical" things. It's a style I like. Last season the server was centered around mystical things, and Joel wasn't to involved in it. This season he's doing the opposite, getting really involved while still having his iconic humor. Great job Joel!

[@daisyrobinson4326]

I love that last time fwhip called Joel poor but this season Joel has full Diamond armour while fwhip still had iron

[@am13007]

I'll be very sad if Joel and Lizzie don't host another Royal wedding again this season 🥺💗

[@siennapenrose8691]

AGREED

[@porakone9859]

They really dont need to get wed 3 times

[@mayabananna6607]

In joels stream he said he won't

[@MagicEyeballs]

@@mayabananna6607 way to ruin the excitement (No offense)

[@mayabananna6607]

@@MagicEyeballs He didn't say there was absolutely no chance but he said since he wasn't getting along with Lizzie as well as last season there probably won't be a wedding.

[@m.miraculous226]

Joel really abandoned his lorephobic ways to make himself an 11 ft tall, handsome, god.

[@irissupercoolsy]

Joel: "I hate lore." Other member: "But you can make yourself tall and strong." Joel: "I'm in"

[@elyxisea]

As he should

[@erezCOOK]

“I set of too the mountains, because they’re tall like me” That’s probably the truest statement I’ve ever heard

[@thesciencebehind01]

You've got a very chobblesome theme this season, Joel. Can't wait too see what the mega base will be like!

[@PeachyMitchie]

I can only imagine Joel being confused about 'chobblesome' while reading your comment (if he would read it) 😂😂

[@anaussiedino7544]

that word has just taken over every hermits comment section lmao

[@shanesunil]

I wonder for how many days the word chobblesome will be used😅😅😅

[@tristianmalone8848]

U are a hermitcraft English user I like that

[@sonalisuranse7226]

I see you pulled a GRIAN there

[@rottingsyns1074]

I love Joel's approach to lore 😂 all the others like getting into it and then him like 'oh yep lore lore lore something crazy is happening bc everyone else does this'

[@becca4leafcloverMC]

I am so incredibly invested in Joel's "lore," clearly the most well thought out and articulated storytelling ever!

[@ThatAutumnKid]

Although it’s a new season, some things will never change- Joel is still trying to prove he is tall

[@oddball7888]

Sad that the Mezalea king passed away from how insanely cool he was- unfortunate… truly tragic! On another note!! Super excited to see what you build this season! Your base is going to be amazing! I already know it! :D Thank you for posting amazing content! :D

[@tandearlmaximevallejos6942]

You know I'm convinced Mezalea king is death is like "nOOoo my Palace" and he was like I'm sad but also super cool so I'm gonna put myself in extravagant way to die

[@oddball7888]

@@tandearlmaximevallejos6942 that’s canon. I know I don’t have the authority to make things canon- but that’s canon.

[@elyxisea]

Oh no the king of mezalea died!! Anyway we got tall handsome god joel now

[@Spagbolisnotme]

He was so cool that he froze to death 😭

[@g.n.a4871]

I thought this was a different dimension

[@Aarnso]

The Story has already been set, Joel likes Gold, Piglins like Gold, Joel hates Piglins

[@zalba5710]

Yet he wouldn’t wear any gold armor xD

[@chitusminecraft]

The ending was so funny "Lore Lore Lore" "wow crazy stuff in the background " "black screen" "something crazy Must have happened" "what was that noise" " omg crazy" So excited for the rest of the season and curious to see what happens next️

[@darcydoescosplay]

soooo we have 2 options - accept canon and say Joel is tall - reject canon and be a short Joel truther in reality I truly love the way Joel does lore, just saying "hey this is lore". can't wait for more empires!! :D

[@verah.3284]

joel doing lore-related things is so funny and i can’t wait to see where this goes

[@kirfluff]

Great beginning Joel- jokes aside can't wait to see what you get up to in the new season

[@TheHimikoToga]

No one: Joel: Cuts off the very begging

[@TheTrueKingJ]

@Just anything happens What is this and how is it related to empires in any way or form?

[@kirfluff]

@@TheTrueKingJ spam bot. does it all the time

[@kaspermygenfordt2323]

I just realized how much I want to see a Bdubs and Joel collab, the tallest guys from both Hermitcraft and Empires could be a cool team for something like double life. I can honestly hear them complement each other on how tall they are. :-D

[@aceofarthropods2597]

Bdubs continually breeding horses for Joel to kill

[@-FutureTaken-]

Who is Joel’s Etho 🤔

[@amandagcharles]

if joel had just worn 1 peice of gold armor in the nether imagine how different this episode would have been🤣

[@tuckertechnolord6126]

0:01 here we are 1:22 ok, how we looking 3:00 I need to get tools and we need to get cooking 4:00 trying to find diamonds is so hard 8:56 oh god 7:14 this is a terrible start 4:35 we gotta watch our steps, right? 1:28 I’ve been all alone, survived the first night Yeah so did we 18:54 I don’t know how 14:20 do you think I’ve got a soft spot for anyone right now 14:08 oh behind you! 11:17 scar out your clothes back on! Long live the science bros 16:52 plan a: massive castle 3:28 plan b is get bows 9:37 this is dare to flare 11:38 I’m only here to watch 19:43 I’m going, I’m running 6:42 what? what just happened? Red winter is coming! Hahaha I don’t know why I do this… I couldn’t even find timestamps for all of them, I just noticed some moments in the video matched up and started trying to match the entire first verse

[@神戸-b8i]

Joel for the deep dark you just need to watch out for skulk cataliscs/sensors and if you activate it 4 times then the warden spans

[@fairymystonight1783]

He needs to see this!

[@ashfeng8279]

it's 3 times, actually

[@神戸-b8i]

@@ashfeng8279 i taugt it was 3 phases and the 4th time it would spawn

[@ashfeng8279]

@@神戸-b8i no, on the third it spawns

[@CadanL]

And there can be multiple wardens

[@lottepegacorn]

so excited to see how this story progresses! the new characters are so interesting! i loved empires s1 so much and im sure s2 will be just as good!

[@TheHimikoToga]

Joel is so chaotic, we just know it’s gonna be good

[@veronicavidal5335]

s2 will be BETTER! (hopefully)

[@pixelpearlart9674]

@@veronicavidal5335both good! Not just s2

[@veronicavidal5335]

@@pixelpearlart9674 Yes, I agree, they are both great!

[@Snuldo]

Wow! I’m so excited for this season. I loved the last season and it sent me wheezing when he built the giant dead horse. I can’t wait!

[@michelleanais7037]

I think that Joel's mascot (like the owls of Rivendale, and Lizzies axolotls) should be a white frog. Just because in the intro, the from was nagging at Joel and I think Joel will need a humility reminder (basically something that makes fun of him). He could put the frog at the top of the fountain and build frog statues around his empire. Just an idea.

[@winkoc1ty]

since i’ve watched Oli’s pov videos, i understand the portal thing now

[@asabecker1521]

I'm so excited to see how this new series plays out! Thanks for the fun, new content!!

[@lucid_2701]

Your fountain looks absolutely chobblesome Joel!

[@skarloey1214]

I could chobble about it for hours.

[@MushTush]

if you know... you know... : >

[@Its.LunaGames]

Yes, Cobble some indeed.

[@thesciencebehind01]

I see you are a man of culture as well

[@mabufarrell7154]

Lol

[@justastylus8555]

"The mezalean king died from sadness after seeing his palace being cut in half..." "And also he was too cool"

[@melissapeters5427]

I read this as it was being said

[@starfinder1187]

I love how there's nothing about his wife getting amnesia, it's just about the palace 😂

[@luismarcianobayadog1387]

Such improvement as Joel totally didn't hop on the lore stuff last season until the very end. Glad to see it this season keep it up! LOREEEEE

[@cariba6555]

This episode made me laugh so often. Oh, I felt for you trying to recover your gear and losing your levels. That happened to me in a mansion. Thank you for a very entertaining episode!

[@bento7062]

this is honestly the best way of giving us lore i 100% prefer this over roleplay stuff. just saying its lore and we deal with that

[@jana-ei5rj]

JOEL YOU CAN EASILY JUST WEAR A PIECE OF GOLD ARMOR AND YOU CAN AVOID THE PIGLINS GETTING MAD. The things that make them mad are hitting on of them, opening a chest infront of them, and mining the little gold nuggets around.

[@jenaiad]

I was yelling at the screen like a football fan. "Gold armor Joel!"

[@Meehhhh]

NO HITTING ON THE PIGLINS

[@luna-im9qd]

he definitely knows this already lmao

[@kironase]

Very characteristic that joel's lore is he's canonically 11 ft tall LOL i'm excited for future episodes :D

[@priyarohead8987]

Joel: 'Is this a dream? Two children!' If this isn't Joel I dont know what is hahah i love you Joel!

[@dragonboom88]

I love that he didn't even say "Welcome"; he started the video with "-to Empires!"

[@Cocoecake]

18:00 "Tall, strong, and snazzy" *turns into Steve skin for a brief moment-*

[@amber4320]

Joel looked at his ten foot fish goddess of a wife last season and went "how about an eleven foot lightning god?"

[@Zainab_Salam904]

I’m pretty sure Lizzie isn’t a Godess. She is an axolotl queen not Godess(sorry if I sound mean btw)

[@jinx8627]

@@Zainab_Salam904 she’s referred to herself as an ocean goddess before. In her lore, the egg she hatched from was sent by the ocean gods./gen

[@Zainab_Salam904]

@@jinx8627 oh sorry

[@AgelessTurtle]

@9:23 the children were like the fox and the hound 🥲 both friends while they’re young but when they grow up one will try to kill the other 🤧

[@vivianrenner362]

"So to welcome her to our group, we did what we do best. Which is to try and kill each other." MY FAVORITE PART!!!

[@SaKaBi0]

why i love to watch joel's videos: the deadpaness (and yes that is now a word) and the occasional shrieks! and of course the fact that this man is an awesome builder. very excited for this big, tall, very-not-short season!

[@alexthepapaya]

Yessssss! Empires S2, I'm so excited to see what you do this season Joel!

[@alexthepapaya]

OOOOOOOHHHH, my god, Joel actually liked it!?!

[@Duckbread1092]

"I love gold I hope this does not turn into an obsession tho" Foreshadowing occurs

[@ace_of_hearts_189]

this is my favorite smp watching you and lizzie's journey through this will be halarious

[@ashlynngurupatham1217]

“You muppet” is now my new favourite insult

[@elimejah]

more empires! :D joel’s brand of humor always makes me laugh (and for the past week or so, cough, because i have covid, rip). i’m so excited to see more! this was a really fun starter episode and the “that’s lore now” bits were hilarious. have fun being tall, strong, and sexy, fellow 5’8 dude!

[@borealis5016]

I am so excited for this! I’ve been watching you for about 5 years now (I think, I started around troll craft so whenever that was) and it’s insane to see not only how far your builds have come but also how far you content has! I can’t wait for the new season and I know tall Joel will crush it as always!

[@brownie_addict]

Joel: And I don't want to deal with snow Joel 3 seconds later: *sigh* I'm dealing with snow __ Love the channel and all of your amazing work- keep up the awesome work!

[@immywood8610]

Everyone: Flexing their celeb birthday twin My Celeb Birthday Twin: ⚡️ *Joel* 💚

[@JadePlaysRobloxx]

0:52 “DONT KILL ME” 👹

[@pattie_nth]

One of the things I loved the most about empires are the funny interactions and chaotic dynamics between the rulers that developed in season 1, and I’m so glad yall are back for a second season!

[@lunar7088]

Especially Chaotic Joey

[@kindisbacon8952]

Joel: Is this a dream two children Me: Hold wait a minute something ain’t right

[@valerietam7586]

Yeah last season I was like Lizzie: Seabling?… And Joel: Today we’re gonna finish of the mega base Nice to see your going a different way this season

[@Matthew-Archibald]

21:06 Best lore I've ever heard

[@I_should_be_studying]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEL! WOOOOOO have an amazing day!! Virtual Presents 🎁 🎉🎂🎈🎊

[@morningowl4212]

I love how Joel refuses to hardcore roleplay, instead he just stated that something is part of the lore. "Lore! Lore! Lore!"

[@mouseparty1167]

Joel: I never do Lore His ending: LOrE LoRe LoRe LoRe LORe

[@scooterto0ter]

I love Joel and fWhip’s friendship sm😭

[@avatar_al_98]

Is Joel the Deadpool of Empires? 1. Breaking the fourth wall: "LORE LORE LORE" 2. Determined no matter how many times he "dies" 3. Tall-ish, sexy, and hilarious

[@honey_beesknees7162]

Ok, Joel and fwip giggling is the most precious thing😂 14:26

[@ThatGirlT77]

Put a piece of gold armor on and Piglins will leave you alone! You know this Joel. I can't wait for this series!

[@sa4ge3]

joel: i’m gonna be tall and strong this series !! *joel just getting continuously frustrated and wanting to quit for 21 minutes and 22 seconds*

[@JasonXLV1]

i like how Joel zoomed in on Lizzie's feet to show us that his wife absolutely wasnt hiding anything at all.

[@chieradione]

Yo the re-watchability of Joel's videos are insane. I have no idea how many times I've rewatched this series

[@Kenjimiyazawas63rdcow]

“Of course it won’t light Joel, you absolute muppet.” Best quote of the year

[@sashaweir7683]

when I watched the piglin and hoglin scene I thought "atleast this ain't third life or last life🤣😂" but seriously I loved this and I'm soo happy that there is a new empires season ❤

[@Artemis_Is_Gone]

My prediction: Xornoth is back this season and he defeated the dragon in the end as he was found last season. He will be confused about all the rulers looking different and remind them of their past selves. Also, he will greet Scoot by saying "HeLlO BrOtHeR" in a really deep voice then scott turns around slowly and is completely clueless about who the demon is.

[@miss.emaline]

I love how he kept dying to piglins and never once thought to just put on a piece of gold armor so they wouldn’t attack him

[@bibidibabidiboo3013]

love how when he wished for sexyness when he jumped out of the fountain he became steve for a second

[@midsummernightmare]

“If I don’t, I have to buy you all a copy of minecraft” *joel I’m holding you to that*

[@Jaz.y]

Every beginning of any episode starts with a classic hunger games blood bath 😂

[@-Moonlighter-]

The end though- “Ooh lore lore” “ black screen something CRAZY must have happend” That’s just Joel

[@joemama6213]

Joel: GOLD Also Joel: I hope this doesn’t turn into an obsession Classic foreshadowing

[@Charlize_marlize]

I absolutely love how everyone’s scared of the deep dark/ancient cities. Top tier.

[@GiveMeKofeh]

I wasnt expecting joel to be a god or Zeus (kind of) in the smp but i feel like it suits him specially on his building skills! I think he will do a very goodjob in this character! also i didnt expect joel to die many times in ep 1 (since i remember that joel is one of the pro in survival lmao) i really cant wait to see his builds! I really love it, also the ending part got me HAHAHAHAHA i cant wait to see your journey in empires joel!

[@MoonLight-ep1fg]

I love this group so much, they are always hilarious in their SMPs

[@jakefletcher9204]

Joel: I'm gonna be strong this series! Also Joel: dies for the 11th time

[@abdurehmanmalik8974]

I did not know that Empires was getting a second season - this is a very pleasant surprise.

[@ai.da.n]

It was announced at the end of S1, many KZbinrs including Joel said Empires would return for S2.

[@wafflez_wasfound]

“You absolute muppet!” -Joel’s best quote lolz

[@morgand.quartz9214]

Ah yes, the beginning of the LORE meme. Good times To be completely honest, I love the episode, Joel! Keep up the good builds and good vibes!

[@dragonrider7649]

I love Joel's explanation for what happened to the Mazealian (I don't remember how to spell it) King is that he died from sadness and also becuase he was too cool lol. Edit: 0:46-1:21 I just love this part.