Ep 15. Envoy from the East

In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood season 1 episode 15, titled "Envoy from the East," the Elric brothers find themselves in the city of Lior, where they encounter a mysterious stranger from the distant land of Xing.

The episode begins with the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, arriving in Lior on their quest to find the Philosopher's Stone. However, their arrival coincides with the arrival of Ling Yao, a young prince from Xing who has come to Lior in search of the Philosopher's Stone as well.

Ling immediately takes an interest in the Elrics, as he believes they may hold the key to finding the elusive stone. The three of them head to an underground tavern where they encounter a group of rebels who are fighting against the oppressive rule of the military government.

The rebels are led by a man named Greed, who is actually a homunculus. Ling quickly realizes that the Philosopher's Stone is in the possession of one of the homunculi, and he enlists the help of the Elric brothers to find it.

Meanwhile, Colonel Mustang and his team are still investigating the mysterious murders that have been occurring throughout the city. They discover that all of the victims have one thing in common: they were all involved in the Ishvalan War, a conflict that ended years ago.

As Ling, the Elric brothers, and the rebels continue their search for the Philosopher's Stone, they come face to face with the powerful homunculus, Greed. The ensuing battle is intense and action-packed, and the outcome is not what anyone expects.

Overall, "Envoy from the East" is a thrilling episode that introduces new characters, continues the ongoing investigations of the military government and its secrets, and sets the stage for even more exciting adventures to come.