Ep 11. Dark Magic

In season 5 episode 11 of Face Off, titled "Dark Magic," the remaining contestants are tasked with creating magical creatures inspired by a specific type of magic. Each contestant is paired up with a randomly assigned color and magical element to create a creature that embodies the characteristics of that particular magic. The judges, including special guest judge Kevin Grevioux, creator of the Underworld series, will be looking for creativity, originality, and attention to detail in each of the designs.

The contestants quickly get to work, sketching out their ideas and discussing their strategies with their partners. Some choose to focus on more traditional forms of magic, like fire or earth, while others opt for more obscure ones like necromancy or chaos magic. As they begin sculpting and molding their designs, tensions run high as they struggle to bring their visions to life.

One designer in particular, who has struggled throughout the competition, feels like he is finally hitting his stride with this challenge. He decides to take a risk and create a creature that is a departure from his usual style, incorporating elements of dark magic like runes and skulls in his design. His teammate is initially hesitant about the direction they are taking, but as they continue to work, she becomes more and more impressed with his ideas.

Throughout the episode, the judges make their rounds, checking in on each team and offering critiques and advice. They are especially impressed with one contestant who creates a stunning pair of creatures that perfectly embody the light and dark sides of a particular type of magic. Another designer struggles with creating a convincing magical effect for his creature, leading to tension between him and his partner.

As the clock ticks down, the contestants scramble to put the finishing touches on their creations. Some are more confident than others, but all are eager to see how their designs will fare in the judging room. And when it's time for the reveal, the judges are blown away by the level of creativity and skill on display.

As always, there can only be one winner, and one designer must say goodbye to the competition. But even as the eliminated contestant packs up their materials and heads home, they can be proud of the incredible work they've done and the skills they've honed throughout their time on Face Off.