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The Knight Templar

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Based on the report of Jan Guillous

The holy Land

The war raged between Christians and Muslims

in a battle over the city that was sacred to them all: Jerusalem.

Assaults and robberies made it dangerous to travel in the inhospitable country.

In order to protect travellers the church sent their most-feared warriors:

The Knight Templar.

For some, they were God-blessed soldiers.

For others they were the devil and evil demons.

It is him.

Devil with the Red Cross - AI Ghouti.

Why does he help us?

Al Ghouti.

Arn.

Arn!

Many years earlier, in the cold Nordic countries, Arn Magnusson grew up.

His fate would be decisive for many people's life and death.

Arn!

Arn! Where are you?

It is not fun anymore.

Arn, come out now!

Yes, you are dead!

What are you doing out here alone? What?

This is no place for sm�ungar.

Arn was born on the farm Arn�s in West Goteland in the South of Sweden

A small kingdom where three powerful dynasties competed for the crown.

Arn?

Arns parents, which belonged to the Folkunga dynasty -

had long kept the peace with your neighbors.

Eskil!

- Have you seen the boys? - No, my wife Sigrid.

Get Mr Magnus! His brother is here.

- I found them north of the creek. - Are you completely out of your mind?

What about you? How many times do I have to tell you?

- Never go alone into the forest. Never! - No.

In with you now!

- Birger! - Magnus!

- What brings you here, brother? - The King is on the way.

King Erik Jevardsson tried to strengthen their power

against the most dangerous enemy: the Sverker Clan.

He had allowed construction of a church that now would bear his name:

I want to cement our long friendship in the Church's sacred land.

Do I have your support, Folkung-clan? Or di I have to leave your house as your enemy?

Knut, get on with it, you jinx!

Choosing the right side was crucial: Knut knew from his father

that those who fought for the crown could gain much -

But they could also lose everything.

- Will you also have to be king? - Far says that God decided it.

He says that my son will be king, and my grandson, and my grandson's son.

And your great-great-great-great-grandson.

- Can I keep him? - Mm.

- Oops, sorry! - He will always back.

Folkung supported the king Erik, so that he could inaugurate the church.

A God's house (church). - But located on Sverkrarnas' land.

How dare you introduce God's house?

No!

Listen to me, Folkung!

Now there is only one legitimate king in West Goteland,

And it's me, Karl Sverkersson.

Who is he?

Is it his son?

No, he is with me.

Knut is not safe here. I say we send him to his brothers in Norway.

The sword was from the sheath, and the people turned around to God with fear.

Because he only knew what the future would bring-

And who would be friend or enemy.

On Monday the Arn�s prepared for uncertain times -

- And Arn would soon get to know God's intentions for him and his family.

- Will there be war now? - No, don't worry.

We have a new king. That's all.

So it is.

Where is Knut?

He is in Norway.

- But should Knut not be king? - With God's help once he takes the throne.

- We have to be patient. - No, Ingmar! They are to forge.

Arn, come!

- Look! - It is Knut's bird.

No, Arn! You may not be up there.

Arn! You must not!

Arn!

Ouch!

Mother! Mother!

- Mother, come! - Arn!

Arn!

Arn!

- Arn, do you hear me? - What happened?

I told him he was not allowed to be there.

Arn?

We must not give up hope, Magnus.

Come!

Good God, make Arn healthy again.

If you let him live, we promise to repay you.

We promise to let him do your sacred work.

He will be your servant on earth.

God, we give you our promise.

God, we give you our promise.

We give you our promise.

Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie...

Magnus...

Our prayer has been granted.

- Listen now, I've decided. - You can't be serious.

He is just a child.

We promised, Magnus.

No, Sigrid, I will not send my boy to the monastery.

Do you think I want to do it?

I can no longer turn a blind eye for my sin.

- He is just a child. - We promised, Magnus.

If God let Arn live, we would give him to his holy church.

God has a task for Arn.

For something so large we should not stand in the way.

It is God's punishment, Magnus. We have betrayed him.

This is how he reminds us.

We must meet our promise.

I take him to Varnhem monastery.

- Father Henri. - My children.

Father, I need your help.

What is it, my child?

We have an extra blanket if it gets cold.

Where is mother?

We will do everything we can for her.

The boy...

Brother Lucien has examined the mother. The wounds in the face indicate swine fever.

We can cure it. The arm though...

There is blood poisoning. It can only be cured in one way.

Do you have to amputate it?

Mother refuses.

She says that it is God's will.

She and her husband promised the child to God. So the promise is a sacred duty.

We cannot oppose God's will.

It bears my opposition to foster a child of a monk.

To become one of us must be your free choice.

Father Henri has promised that you are allowed to stay here.

It is God's will, Arn. Do you?

Will you stay as well, mother?

Be obedient and do as you are told.

Promise me that!

You promise?

Tu veux essayer? Bien.

Want to try?

Ca va? Tiens.

Hold tight.

And now... Aim.

Try to hit the target.

Very good!

Good. One more time.

Very good!

Look!

Look me in the eye.

- Voce. - Voce.

Vocamus... scribo...

- Scribis. - Scribis.

- Voco. - Voce.

- Voco. - Voce.

Arn!

Arn! Arn, wake up!

Come!

"You took my heart, you, my sister, my bride

"You took my heart at a glance

"with a single link of the chain around your neck."

THe song of Solomon is the most beautiful text about love that has ever been written.

But how can you take someone's heart?

It is meant figuratively, Arn.

"Legereest omnis scientiae fundamentum."

Write it.

Reading is the foundation of all knowledge.

What then?

Are you right-handed?

I can use both hands.

Again.

Bien.

Regarde!

You seem to teach him to be a warrior.

Is that so wise?

I only strengthens the skills God has given him.

You have a new friend. Look!

What a beautiful horse!

- What kind of horse is that? - Well...

He is of the most noble, fastest and lightest race that exist.

- They are the chargers. - Where does he come from?

The Holy Land.

- Can you speak to him? - I can talk to horses from the desert.

He likes you.

Tell him that I like him, too.

What is he?

Chamsiin.

Cham... siin.

It means "desert wind."

Would you like to ride him?

Good! Do you know how to ride?

Good!

- Help me! I do not want to! - Where is she!

- I beg you, help me! - Come on, Gunnar, come!

- Sinner! - Where is she?! She's my bride.

- No, let me! - Skip justice.

- You wanted to take my bride? - He is innocent!

Just as innocent as you are! Wants to prevent me from my wedding...

Do what you must, brother.

Calm down! He is only a young monk.

Take it, boys! Take it up!

Take it up!

Take it, then!

Take it now, Gunnar!

Excuse me, Father. Because I have sinned.

I have committed the worst of sins.

I have killed two men.

Is that everything you have to confess?

I forgive you your sins.

In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit's name.

I do not understand.

Sit.

You killed them in self-defence. They were sinners.

They wanted to force the girl to marriage.

Maybe it was perhaps bot a miracle as the silly priest said.

But who if not God put them in your way?

Arn...

It was your mother and God's will that you were educated here in this monastery.

You are now an adult and must follow the Lord's call.

Brother Guilbert and I have discussed this.

And we have reached a decision.

It is time for you to return home.

You should be together with your family.

"In this sign you shall prevail."

Before I came to this peaceful monastery...

...I served in a differnt order:

God's sacred army.

The Knights Templar.

In the twelve years I fought with this sword in the Holy Land,

I am undefeated.

Never draw it in anger or for your own benefit.

It has to earn God's grace.

Ave Maria...

Cecilia!

- Gra-- - Gracias...

You have let your animals graze on my land.

- They must graze there. - It is not your land.

- You lie to me, straight in the face? - The land has always belonged to us.

- I am willing to swear an oath on that. - We will see what you have to say.

See you, liar!

And who are you?

Eskil!

Far...

Arn?

It's you...

I did not recognize you.

I thought we had lost you to the monks.

Happy to have you back!

"When you pick bullshit instead", she says no!

Arn, my boy! Stand up!

You are a Folkung now. Wear it with pride.

Far, who was the man who was here?

- Emund Ulvbane. - He is the bastard who killed King Erik.

Now he says that we have taken his land.

We'll present this dispute on the Ting meeting.

The Ting in Axevalla.

Quite a lot of things have changed.

Magnus! Eskil!

And Arn! I am pleased that you are back on Arn�s.

- Likewise glad to see you. - There were a few years in monastery cells.

Have you learned how to read?

- Yeah, just like you are read now. - Is Knut here?

No, he is remaining in Norway. The time is right for him, but it is not here yet.

We must give Ulvbane silver, although we have the right on our side. We need to buy time.

I intend to propose a settlement. But Ulvbane says the Swedes are so close.

A concerned King is an unpredictable king.

We have gathered here in Axevall to keep local governments.

We come in peace and we go in peace.

Anyone who violates the peaceof the Ting will be regarded as a traitor.

Here and now This Ting is opened.

The next question concerns the business between Magnus Folkesson and Emund Ulvbane.

Magnus Folkesson is willing to make an offer.

It is true. I am willing to pay Emund Ulvbane 30 silver coins.

It is more than what it's worth.

For peace between the neighbours is worth more than silver.

The settlement is adequate.

As Ting has decided I have to be content with that.

But it is hard that silver is more valuable than honour and justice.

It is hard to reconcile themselves with a man without honour.

You, Magnus Folkesson, you're not a man.

And your sons are not better: One is a nun, the second a beer barrel.

It was planned by Sverkersson. The words found Ulvbanes ear.

He knew what he would say! Sverkersson wants to weaken us.

He knows that Knut can come back.

I wish that there was a loophole.

But the giver any okv�dningsord the other calls the law a tvekamp.

Is there any other way?

- There must be another way? - I will meet him tomorrow.

May God be with me!

Don't worry about me!

I am not dead yet.

Let the fighters rise up!

- Arn! - Too late. He has taken up the challenge.

Do I really have to fight against a nun?

I didn't think that your father was a coward.

- Die, Swede! - Hit him, Arn!

Hit! Hit!

Welcome, Magnus! Your fame from Axevall has arrived before you.

- Algot, thank you that we may rest here. - Eskil!

- There we have a new face. - It is Arn.

Last, I saw you where a toddler. Now everybody's talking about you.

You must be a proud father, Magnus.

- You think I'm ugly. - No.

- Welcome to the mother. - Do not be sad, Katarina!

Soon it is my turn again!

- Welcome home, Cecilia! - Katarina was so sad when she went.

It's always like that when it is her turn to be here.

- I promised that we would visit her. - Cecilia, did you?

Hello...

- Cecilia. - Yes, mother.

Arn, Algot P�lsson is here. He has his daughter with him.

It is not Katarina. It is, of course, Cecilia.

Welcome, Algot! What brings you here?

We were in the neighborhood, so...

I just wanted to see how it looks.

It has been a long time since I was here.

Father does not like it when I ride out alone. This is why he wants us to get married.

You met my sister. Katarina... well, you met her?

Yes, I did.

You are not alike.

- You are quite different. - What do you mean?

What a beautiful horse you have!

Come!

Come catch up with me if you can!

- We were almost rid of him. - Miss Cecilia!

- Miss Cecilia! - Meet me here at dawn.

Cecilia!

Cecilia!

Cecilia!

Arn?

Arn?

Stop!

You've got--

What did you say?

What did you say?

"You have taken my heart, my sister, my bride.

"You have taken my heart at a single glance."

I think that you have taken mine, Arn Magnusson.

How are you?

I am fine, how are you?

It was my fault that you ended up in that monastery.

Knut?

- I thought you were in Norway. - Yeah, it's me.

It is good to see you again, Arn.

This is Arn, the hero of Axevall.

Was it with this sword that...?

Let's see something then!

Let all the saints ensure that we are always on the same side, Arn.

- Are you coming to Arn�s? - Not this time.

I have an errand to run.

But I'll see you soon again, I promise.

Bros.

- What happened? - Knut has returned.

He has killed Emund Ulvbane.

I've heard that you're after Algot P�lsson's youngest daughter.

Stay away away from her or people will start talking.

Everyone knows that you and Knut are best friends.

I have to get hold of him before he gets up to more devilry.

Algot can not give his daughter to one of the king's enemies.

I do not want some Swedish guy. I want to be yours, Arn.

The Holy Virgin is on our side.

Nothing can divide us.

Arn, you can't. Forget it.

Cecilia can never be yours as long as Karl of Sweden is in power.

Knut?

- They are looking everywhere for you. - I'm going to Visings� soon.

To the king's castle?

I will take back what is mine.

Knut...

I can understand if you don't want to get involved, but...

...I can't stop thinking of Cecilia.

Cecilia Algots-daughter. She is promised to someone else.

I will be king.

If I can count on your support, you can count on me.

- How do you know that he will come? - He will, was so sure.

He will.

Tell your people that now Knut Eriksson is king of Western Goteland.

Cecilia!

- Where's your mother? - I wanted to talk to you alone.

I have something to tell you.

I am betrothed to Arn Magnusson.

- What was that? - I knew it.

What?

Father cannot afford two weddings.

- I will never get out. - Do not say that! I will not leave you.

It will work out in the end. Arn is friends with Knut.

When he becomes king, everything will be different.

Sorry, Cecilia.

I am glad for your sake. When will the wedding be?

It is not decided, but it must be soon.

You're the only one I can tell this. Promise not to say anything!

I bear his child.

- Are you quite sure about that? - Yes.

And this Arn Magnusson would be Knut Eriksson's best friend?

Yes, mother Rikissa.

One more thing:

Before Arn met Cecilia, he had sex with me.

You do well understand that this will not stop here?

Have you lost your mind? Killing the king before we know what kind of support we have!

Knut is a hothead, but you... Why?

- You should put tape on him. - Do you not want Knut on the throne?

But he is not ready yet!

In order to survive it is not enough to kill anyone who stands in your way.

You have to think as he and his brother is thinking!

He has the Erik-clan and Folkung-clan behind him.

But the Swedes still hold Visings�.

They have the church behind them.

You have not yet killed the snake.

Honourable bishop, It is with a heavy heart I write these lines,

when the sorrow of our beloved king's death still weighs down our monastery.

But in these anxious times Swedes need to be faithful to each other.

This is why I have to write:

I have knowledge and written proof which is of great importance for our brothers.

This is about the king's murderer Knut's best friend:

Arn Magnusson of the Folgungs.

Here in Skara is a young man

whose face is angelic

but whose heart is black and full of sin.

With fine words and false promises he has seduced a young maiden

into having sinful sexual intercourse.

Good Lord, he impregnated her without being married.

But this is not the worst.

The young man had already have an atrocity on his conscience.

He had already been in bed with the younger sister of the maiden.

To take two sisters of the same father is against christian law.

There is no excuse for this.

Arn Magnusson of Arn�s farm and Cecilia Algotsdotter from P�lsg�rden

are excommunicated from this day on.

None of the churches in West Goteland may deal with them.

They are condemned to discipline and penance

in Varnhem and Gudhems monasteries

for half their lives - 20 years.

- Cecilia! - Arn!

Cecilia...

Whatever they say, I have never been with your sister.

I have never loved anyone else.

I swear that I will pick up from here.

We have to pray to the holy virgin. She will hear our prayers.

Make no monasteries promises. Then it is irrevocable.

I'll wait for you.

Cecilia!

Cecilia Algotsdotter!

No, I do not want to!

No!

Here.

It does not help to refuse to eat.

- Have you ever doubted, Guilbert? - On the food? No, never.

This doubt is God's way of testing us.

When I killed the two men I went free.

But when I love someone, I get punished. How can it be God's will?

It has nothing to do with God.

It is human intrigue.

Ora et labora.

Prayer and work, Cecilia. That's what you have ahead of you.

If you think that your being here will be just as comfortable as it was,

you are badly mistaken.

You are now among Swedes and to be chastised and do penance.

Look at me!

Look at me!

I will eventually subdue you, Cecilia Algotsdotter.

Folkung whore!

'Many are called, but few are chosen.'

Guilty or not, you have been convicted of an anathema.

No one can cancel the judgment.

But you should not stop here in Varnhem.

I have written to the bishop,

and he has agreed to our request.

Under the name "Arn the Goth" you must first head to Rome

and from there to the Holy Land.

- Father, I... - You are a Knight Templar, Arn.

A soldier in God's service.

Take care of Chamsiin.

You sit here and dream again?

Do you think that your beloved one will come to pick you up?

He will not. Arn Magnusson has been sent to the war in the Holy Land.

- No, you are lying! - You will never see him again.

Sir?

Sir.

Sir...

We will probably turn back now.

You saved our lives, Templar knight.

You speak our language.

Then you understand that I do not want to be in debt to a Christian.

- Allow me to repay you. - You are very generous.

However, a Knight Templar can not accept money.

Farewell.

Allez!

You can at least share a meal with us.

In our camp.

Sir?

I swear by Allah and his prophet, we won't harm you.

If you promise the same.

I promise.

God's ways are unfathomable.

Only he would send an enemy to save us.

You could have killed us, too.

That bandit has robbed many pilgrims. It is our duty to protect them.

"Take no one else's life."

"Because each life is sacred in God's eyes."

"Only for a righteous cause."

- You are familiar with the Koran. - I have been here for many years.

Al Ghouti...

I have heard of you. You are a great warrior.

My name is Youssouf. My brother Fahkr.

We are traders on our way to Cairo.

Can you sail on the Dead Sea without protection?

- It is the shortest route. - But not the safest.

We have promised not to take up arms against each other. So let us be honest.

You are warriors, as we are.

Leave us alone.

I'll go and tend the horses.

- Do you know who I am? - Youssouf Sala ad-Din Ayyoubi.

Known as Saladin.

- And you're not afraid? - You have given me your word.

You are a man of honor. Unlike your brothers.

A pity that you will lose the war.

- I have vowed to win. - Like me.

And we may soon know who of us is right.

Very soon.

- The Goth! - Sir.

- I hope you have fulfilled the mission. - I have, grand master.

But I have bad news.

Saladin is here. He can march against Jerusalem at any time.

Saladins forces are scattered across the country.

We should have heard something if he drew together an army.

Saladin is here, and he is confident he'll win.

According to the King's of Jerusalem spies, Saladin is in Damascus.

Not anymore.

Grand master, I wonder why the Goth is spreading these rumours.

- Who told you that? - An eye-witness.

Who?

A man I trust.

Gentlemen...

Now I understand why you would not disclose the source.

You kept your word to that Knight Templar, but this is of paramount importance.

What did you find out?

He was on his way south. The attack will come from there.

I will inform the king. We have to prepare for the siege.

Tell me, this Goth... What kind of man is he?

He is like us. He stands by his word.

I am glad that God has given me the chance getting to know my enemy.

You respect him.

You have to know the enemy to prevail.

And you are a worthy opponent.

I have sworn the oaths of a Knight Templar.

but I have also promised to come home when the time has come.

Perhaps there is someone who is waiting for you?

Mother Rikissa has prohibited us to open the prison.

- How long has she been here? - Several days and several nights.

Help her up, and get her out of here.

- What is this? - We have orders to punish her often.

I'm not chiding you. I come with reconciliation.

Cecilia! Cecilia!

No one is allowed to talk to her, and now she does not speak with anyone.

You can talk to me, Cecilia. There is no need to be defiant.

You have to reconcile yourself with your fate.

Mother Rikissa only wants your best.

This child is a child of sin.

Give me my child! Give me my child!

No!

It's for her own good.

You've been leeching her? She was white as a sheet.

Your Eminence know how effective it is against the carnal desires.

She has been stubborn from the beginning.

You should not treat her so hard.

All the years of war has weakened our dynasty position.

We do not know how long we can hold a position against Knut Eriksson and his followers.

- Those damned blue coats! - Now you listen to me, Rikissa!

If they are victories, God forbid, it would hardly benefit the monastery

if Cecilia Algotsdotter hass been harmed.

Cecilia...

You're not alone any more.

It has come to my attention

that Cecilia deserves a punishment.

She has violated the talking rules.

Not you, Cecilia Algotsdotter. We have a new Cecilia among us.

Cecilia Blanka, come here!

This new Cecilia shall be called Blanka from now on.

On the first evening she spoke with Cecilia Algots-daughter against the ban.

Go!

Helena!

Come here!

Three kinds, in the name of the Father and Son and the Holy Spirit's name.

Who are you?

I am the future Queen. I am betrothed to Knut Eriksson.

He want me to stay here until the war is over.

He asked me to look after his best friend's fianc�e.

Arn!

Is there someone who knows something?

I have not heard anything about Arn, but little Magnus is well.

- Magnus? - Your son.

Hasn't she told you? You didn't know?

That ghastly Swedish hag!

His name is Magnus?

Thank you!

He lives.

- Sir. - Thank you, Armand.

How long can Jerusalem stand against a siege?

- Are you afraid? - A Knight Templar fears nothing.

He is not allowed to lie either.

No, sir...

I am afraid, but that will not hinder me.

One day you'll become a great Knight Templar.

Who is it? Who sent you?

- What are you doing here? - I will only speak with Al Ghouti!

- What do you want from him? - I'm talking only with Al Ghouti.

We are Saracens! We will get him to talk.

Al Ghouti!

- My Lord has sent me. - What does he want?

He wants to talk to you only. I will bring you to him.

Drop him!

How dare you? This man should be interrogated.

As you wish. But the grand master will not be happy.

Yes well. This is where you get your friend to talk.

Drop him.

Take me to your master.

We meet again.

It is God's will.

My brother is waiting for you.

Wait here.

He will pick you up here.

- Do you love him? - Knut?

I do not know.

It is so long ago. He is strong.

He is the king.

Do you love Arn Magnusson?

More than anything else.

I know that it is a sin but I love him more than God.

You will certainly learn to love Knut.

I don't think so!

Rikissa, I have come to get my betrothed wife.

Here in Gudhem, I am the abbess! I stand under the bishop's protection.

Then I think we should get him here. Bishop Bengt disappeared when Knut won.

- Rumor says he fled abroad. - Get her.

My queen.

It was about time.

Birger Bros? Thank you for taking care of my boy.

His name is Magnus and he is a Folkung now.

- Is he aware that...? - No, he should not grow up in shame.

Cecilia, come here!

Rikissa! I keep an eye on you now.

If you do Cecilia any harm, you'll regret it.

- Is that understood? - Answer your future queen!

It is understood.

Cecilia. He will come back.

He will come back to you.

Welcome. have a seat.

You will lose this war. You know that as well as I do.

But because you saved my life I shall be merciful.

Leave Jerusalem in peace, without fighting.

Then you and your fellow Knights Templar can go wherever you want.

My job is to protect Jerusalem.

Although even if I could decide this matter, I would decline your offer.

Then you'll die.

Everything is in God's hands.

The king of Jerusalem sent us his blessings.

The true cross.

- Now we're safe. - Thank you, it's good to see the king's sign.

We will need its protection since Saladin is already on the way to Jerusalem.

Grand Master Torroja.

The battle for Jerusalem need not be fought in Jerusalem.

- Saladin's army is big and slow. - It will buy us time to prepare for the siege...

if we can stop him before he reaches Jerusalem.

Saladin plan to cross the Mount Gisard, a shortcut that the Beduins are using.

- I think you know it. - Yes, a narrow pass through the mountains.

Where can we surprise Saladin.

An ambush may greatly harm them.

Grand Master.

We have no evidence of that Saladin will take that route.

Unless the Goth has the information from yet another secret source.

This is not the time for personal feuds.

- De Turenne, what do you think? - A wise strategy.

We can avoid a siege, if God will.

We should immediately send a strong force. We have nothing to lose and everything to win.

Arn the Goth.

The encounters you have had must have been God's will.

You will lead us into battle. You are in command.

I feel honoured.

We lay ourselves in ambush here.

A sandstorm is on the way. It would be folly to fight in it.

It is a godsend.

Saladin will be caught by surprise.

Dismount.

Sir?

Sir!

Sir!

Now!

You have to bring in more people!

Blow for retreat!

He lives.

Arn lives.

- Is it true? Is it true? - Yes.

You have fought well. Thanks to you, we have defeated the enemy and defended Jerusalem.

You have earned our gratitude and shall be rewarded

accordingly in due time.

The Goth.

You are allowed to leave God's army now

and go back to your former life.

When your time here is over, this will be your way out of here.

May God protect you at all times.

Thank you! Thank you, Holy Mother of God!

Watch over him. Help him to return home.

END Crude translation by rogard.