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In the early years of the Christian era...

...Rome had extended its power widely in the world.

From Greece and Turkey to the deserts of North Africa...

...over the streets of Libya and the blood-drenched battlefields of France.

And finally to the end of the then known world.

To the 45th and last province of the Roman Empire, Britain.

The inhospitable island consisted of small independent kingdoms...

...which was ruled by a handful of Roman officers.

These officers were trained only in the art of warfare...

...and did their best to rule wisely, which was not easy.

They commanded nearly 40,000 miners, disgruntled soldiers.

With the battle decided, there were few...

...who didn't long to return to the vineyards and farms of Italy.

They've had enough of the rainy weather in Britain and...

-..from the constant threats of an overabundance of blue-painted bandits.

This damn country. Don't stop!

The caste of druid priests still ruled in this country...

...and prophesied that one day a woman in armor would come...

...who would raise her sword against the Romans.

This woman would be called the Queen of the Vikings.

They can handle their chariots, I have to give the British that.

Is that all you can think of about the Brits, Octavian.

With these chariots they were able to defeat Caesar twice.

That was more than 100 years ago. Since then they haven't been so warlike.

Less warlike or peaceful? It's not necessarily the same.

This secures the peace, the earthly sword.

As governor, you should know that.

I know very well that I am the governor, Octavian...

...but you seem to forget that sometimes.

Heil, Justinian. Tristram.

This is my son Fergus.

You can be proud of him, he drives the chariot admirably.

Octavian, has Rome agreed to our king's proposals?

Tiberion has just returned from Rome.

They have been confirmed by the Emperor.

Well then hurry up, King Priam is dying.

The priest of the druids has already started the funeral chants.

druids? This religion is forbidden.

The ban only applies to the public, Octavian.

The Druid priests undermine discipline, they preach treason.

Every dying person has a right to prayer...

...which prepare him for his rebirth.

They agitate against the laws of Nero, and their ceremonies are repugnant and...

Enough!

Emperor Nero gained half a kingdom with the treaty.

Therefore we should be so generous and tolerate a druid ceremony.

We will lead. The way over the mountains is shorter.

Warn your men of the blue bandits.

Captain Fabian, take command.

Legion, march on.

Tristram.

Where is he?

He's not back yet, father. Not back yet?

And the contract?

Maybe we don't need this treaty at all.

Yes, he is very important, Salina.

This treaty should never have been drawn up.

Beatrice! He is a betrayal of us all.

Maelgan!

He is very close to death, my lady.

He must live to complete his work. It would be better if he died.

The signs from heaven say that the king will sign a treaty.

And that you will wear armor and a sword in your right hand.

That's how it's written.

I have to choose my successor. Successor?

Beatrice, according to the law, the successor should fall on you...

...but this choice is not wise.

You and the Rémer don't get along well.

But I have a right to it. I am the first born.

Your association with the druids would only lead to disaster.

The druids are the priests of your sacred brotherhood.

You are far too ambitious to rule this country, Maelgan.

Or do you want to deny that?

And that would be doom for all of us.

Little Talia, if innocence and sweetness would suffice...

...to rule our country, I will choose you.

But unfortunately you also need a ticklish mind.

I have decided to appoint you Salina as my successor.

I am sure you will rule with common sense and tolerance.

Like your mother, you shall be the queen of the Vikings.

Come on, Salina.

I want to give you my blessing.

Justinian is here, my king. Justinian?

I. Eure Majestit.

The contract ...

It has been made according to your wishes.

read it to me

I Tiberion, designer, notary and lawyer in Rome, have the following will from...

... King Priam of Iceni placed on Britain according to his wishes.

The dominion over the empire and people of the British is to be exercised with equal rights...

...be exercised by Emperor Nero and the successor of King Priam.

Sealed with signature and dated today.

Good ...

Father, you must not put your name under it.

The people would never recognize the treaty.

The people will recognize him if he is given the opportunity to do so.

This is the richest and most peaceful kingdom in Britain...

...and if I sign this contract, it will stay that way.

Father!

The gods have given us a sign.

I, Maelgan, am commissioned to make known to you the will of the mine gods.

Listen to me, Salina, Queen of Iceni.

And swear by the holy mistletoe and the golden sickle...

...that you always rule your people according to the will of the gods.

Thou shalt protect and guard it from all powers...

...who want to harm him, who want to suppress it...

...and who want to enslave it. Enough!

Salina, I beg you to rule wisely now that you have become queen...

...because the help of the country now belongs to Emperor Nero.

Which he secretly obtained. Forget the confused talk of the druids.

We priests are the legitimate leaders of the people.

You are under Remish supremacy, and you have to bow to it.

Stop! Do you have to disturb our king's stillness with your tongues?

Go out, go out everyone. I want to be alone with him.

Please.

Tristram, how am I supposed to be a queen?

There's a time to be a queen and a time to be just a woman.

father help me

Vorwiarts, Manner!

You're not a bunch of those blue-painted Brits.

Catus, the Horses.

When will you speak to our new queen?

Eure Majestit.

I have a request for you. Before you go.

What do you wish?

That the king, my father, before his people on a pyre...

... may be burned, as is the custom in our country.

This is a druid ceremony. Yes.

lYou know that all public ceremonies of the druids...

...are prohibited by Roman law. Not according to our laws.

But we now rule your country together.

Tristram, you are a wise man, what do you think?

Branches that bend in the wind do not break.

you have my permission Thank you.

You are far from London, Osiris.

What's a rich merchant like you doing here?

I want to pay my respects to the new Queen of Iceni.

What plan has your greedy mind devised...

...to get their gold? Always at your service, governor.

I'm not the governor. Not yet ...

What is it, centurion?

A robbery, sir. what are you saying

The troops, sir, were ambushed by the British.

Dead? Two.

Wounded? Eight.

I withdraw my consent. The ceremony of the druids is forbidden.

What's that supposed to mean? Until you get your savages under control.

My subjects are not savages.

Public gatherings are now banned until I revoke it.

Is that clear? Is that clear?

I understand. Good.

The ceremony will take place tonight.

Oh, Zeus.

We beg you, take Priam with you.

And have mercy on his mind, lest it stray.

Zeus, Zeus.

And that his new body and his new life are fruitful.

Zeus, Zeus.

We beg you, by this sacred oak...

...that you fill his new body with power and strength...

...so that his new life can achieve its goal of chasing away the invaders.

Zeus, Zeus.

And we will sacrifice a virgin to Zeus for it.

So that our requests may be heard.

No.

If virgins are sacrificed here, then only for us.

i want her alive

Round them up.

They are all to be taken to London, Rome needs slaves.

Stop! Stop!

The ritual for the funeral of a British king is older...

...than the Roman legislation here.

There's only one law in this country, my lady...

...ours, and against it you have stolen.

On whose orders are you acting? A valid question, Catus.

What's the answer, Catus?

On whose orders? Octavian?

A public druid ceremony has been held...

...and they incite to revolt.

So?

You have forbidden us a &public ceremony...

...if you look around you will see that it is private.

Release the prisoners and wounded.

Go back to your villages! All!

Catus

Gather your men and return to the barracks.

Hail, Justinian. A Roman who understands our people.

Don't misunderstand what happened today, Maelgan.

If necessary, I can also take tough action.

No man-made law...

...can suppress the teachings of the druids and their truth.

Please, Maelgan, Justinian proved today that he is our friend.

Mylady ...

Do not reject those whose power you may one day need.

My family is very grateful to you for what you have done.

The queen too? You too?

Hello, Justinian.

Catus is not allowed to leave the camp for the time being.

He acted on my orders.

Of course, he doesn't have the intelligence at all to do such a thing on his own.

So?

What do you have to say to me? I'm not interested in Catus.

I don't think I owe you an explanation.

Your orders to the queen were clear, they were not followed.

So I took action.

That's why you took action! You took action!

When are you going to learn, Octavian?

The way I see it... You'll never see it, ever.

Octavian, you are older than me and longer in the service of the Roman Empire.

I earned my rank because of my dedication and experience...

...not because of my friends in Rome.

That I got promoted faster than you may seem unfair to you...

...but it's a fact. I alone am Roman governor

...and as long as I hold this office, I will rule alone.

Without interference on your part. Is that clear?

May I remind the Roman governor that he too is a soldier.

A Roman soldier.

And with all due respect, he should act like a soldier, too.

Octavian!

You have my permission to remove yourself.

Now.

Welcome, Justinian. Your Majesty.

I have horses for you. What for?

Surely you don't want to use a chariot for boar hunting?

Why not? The soil is not suitable for it.

We're used to it. Why don't you try it?

By Jupiter, I would like to.

If you wish, take my chariot.

But the ground is uneven.

Long here!

Salinal Salina, not so fast!

I never thought something like this could happen to me.

I mean falling in love.

I never thought it would happen like this.

Are you sorry, Salina? No.

Then everything is decided. Decided?

Then we will announce our marriage...

Isn't a Roman governor befitting a queen?

If the druids allow it. The druids! Your power is broken.

New laws, even if they come from Rome...

...cannot change the feelings of a people.

What does that have to do with our love? Isn't that more important?

No, I am her queen now.

I wish my father had chosen Beatrice...

Let's enjoy our happiness now.

Justinian, don't you understand?

You as a Roman must understand...

...that I cannot allow my people to be divided as a result.

You speak like a law book.

Our marriage will further strengthen the peace.

If I have a son, your son...

...it must be recognized by all according to our laws...

...and that's why the druids have to agree to our marriage.

I'm still governor here, we can change the laws.

But you will never change people by doing that.

Then I make sure that people want to change the laws...

...then the priests of the druids must agree.

My poor Justinian, you don't know Maelgan as well as I do.

He believes only in the signs of heaven and no one can dissuade him.

Let us pray that the omens will be favorable for both of us.

See what is written in the wind and clouds.

I don't care what the druid priest reads from the clouds.

Salina should be happy.

Also, I like Justinian.

He is R&mer. He is a man of honour.

You can't trust him, he swore his oath to Emperor Nero.

what do you see dalon Bad news.

He learned something. What did he learn?

Rivers of blood will flow through this land.

Possibly, but the signs people are interested in today...

...concerning a wedding and not the political hopes of the druids.

Save your sharp tongue for other things, Tristram.

If only you would look up...

...you could see what Zeus tells us.

The future is written there in the clouds.

Will it rain?

When the spears of the Romans pierce your chest...

..you might remember this day.

Yes, Tristram, that's written there too.

Well, Maelgan, you're finally going to agree to the marriage, aren't you?

Queen Salina will never marry, not now and not in the future.

But the queen wants this marriage, you must consent.

Even a queen must bow to the will of Zeus.

You may have to bend to her will.

are you threatening me

Stay an unbeliever for my sake, Tristram...

...but I'll tell you something else.

Salina will use the power of the druids in the near future...

...to throw off the chains of the Rodmer who enslave this land.

We will spend our honeymoon in a large villa right by the sea.

We'll swim in the sea every morning before breakfast.

No. The water is very warm there.

And it looks blue-green, blue-green... Like your eyes?

We'll have a boat and go fishing.

No, you go fishing.

I lie in the sun all day until I'm tan like a Nubian slave.

We'll drink wine, lots of wine.

And then you fall off the boat.

No, only in the evening on the terrace. And we will watch the slaves...

...when they return singing from the fields with their baskets full of grapes.

Grapes?

Yes, grapes are sweet, big berries, you kick them to juice with your feet...

...and wine is made from it. And then you drink that?!

The sun always shines there. it never rains

I think it's the most wonderful country on earth.

and ...

And?

And we will be happy. If it is the will of the gods.

Let's pray that's the case.

Salina, look!

The Druid Priest has refused, Queen.

I've been too gentle with him.

I will discipline him from Rémé... No, Justinian.

If you act against the druids, there will be unrest and hostility among the people.

It would destroy everything you and my father fought for.

Then order them to agree to the marriage. You are the queen.

Maelgan interprets the signs the gods give.

And do the gods also get involved in politics?

No more and no less than the Roman gods do when it suits them.

Glad you brought this to my attention, Tristram.

Even in Rome the voice of the people is sometimes mightier than that of the gods.

The queen shall hear the whole prophecy.

He said that blood would flow freely through this country and...

whose blood? Did he say that too? His I hope.

Well said, my British friend.

Nevertheless, the queen must not marry without the consent of the priests.

You cannot defy religious cleavages that are centuries old.

If we have the people on our side, they must comply.

As it stands, there's no way I can pay for everything, Queen.

It is quite impossible for me with this damn bad harvest.

I beg your pardon, my queen,

...but you know as well as I do what it was like.

The druids had promised that the harvest would be good if...

If we did what they say.

But they let us down again.

Forgive me Queen, but as they always do.

Finally say what you want.

Yes, what I want is I can't pay the taxes.

I want to pay but I can't. Or I would have to sell my oxen.

If I do that, I will no longer be able to plow my field properly.

And that means that next year the harvest will be bad again.

Forgive me Queen, but... That's enough for now.

Yes, my queen.

You know that the Roman taxes must be paid.

Yes, that's because I, but I can't.

Do you also know why you have to pay them?

Yes. Why?

What is?

Because it would hurt us if we didn't.

We need the taxes to build new penalties for you...

...and to maintain an army that protects you from attackers.

Don't you know how to joke? What is?

I sure do.

But that doesn't seem to impress you very much.

Forgive me governor, but I am an old man.

I have never left my village and probably never will.

What use are your streets to me?

Tell me how much you owe us. 20 groat.

And how much can you pay?

Six?

Then give only six. The remaining taxes will be waived for you.

That is, if your queen agrees.

Of course, you are very generous.

The law requires all taxes to be paid in full.

The law was made in Rome, but we are not in Rome.

But if the emperor finds out about it...

We'll make up for the losses, don't worry.

If you allow me, Your Majesty...

... it's also very difficult for me to raise the taxes.

Did you have a bad harvest too, Osiris?

Of course not, you know I'm not a farmer.

Then what are you? I trade, governor.

Then you are a merchant. Are you a good merchant?

They say I should be a good businessman.

Well, then your business is profitable, isn't it?

Yes, they make a little profit.

Your customers seem to think you're far too modest, merchant.

I think you make big profits when I see how you dress.

Not in these bad times. Times are bad for all of us.

I'm glad you use our new roads in your business.

Occasionally.

Have you also been occasionally robbed on one of these trips?

Never.

Then the protection of our soldiers was of great use to you.

Certainly sir. Wonderful.

How much do you owe us, merchant?

20 groat, that's the amount of the tax, 20 groat.

You will agree that this is not enough.

For all the good service we've done you.

I would think a more reasonable sum would be 50 groats.

502!

Unless the queen thinks the sum is too high for you. Or too low...

I know he can pay that much. Then that would be settled.

And remember you merchants...

...you all got rich and fat with your business,

...while the peasants remained poor.

We'll lower your taxes...

...we will increase your taxes to compensate for the loss.

That's unbelievable, we can't accept that.

That's correct. But what can we do?

I have a friend in the garrison, an important friend.

He owes me a favor for a service rendered.

I heard you cut taxes.

Yes, for some, but for others they have been increased.

They will take it for you as a weakness.

If you don't handle a defeated people very hard...

...thinks you're exhausted or scared.

Justinian, I mean well with you... And with your friends too.

I am not thinking of myself, but of the Roman Empire.

Of course.

The British are now a defeated people and we must treat them as such.

As part of our empire that must pay tribute to Rome.

Otherwise they will feel our swords.

You always remain the conqueror. But I'm right.

You close your eyes to reality.

I agree with you, an army must be led by orders.

But these are men, not an army of legionnaires.

When things get better in this country, we benefit, as does Rome.

But if we exploit them with taxes, they become worthless, for us and for everyone.

Why are you so generous to the British...

..is it just love for the roman empire?

Or maybe it's the love of a pretty Brit...

...which influences your decisions?

Get out of my eyes!

go away

Hello, Justinian.

You too, Tiberion?

What do you all mean? I beg you.

Your behavior at the Queen's court was rather strange and very dangerous.

But also amusing, isn't it?

If word gets around, the people will side with us.

We will be heroes to them.

And then?

Then the power of the druids is broken.

And lhr can marry the Queen.

And.

Why did you call us here?

Because you should save your skin while it's still possible.

Of course, that costs money. Money ...

When Justinian is done with us, there won't be much left of it.

Then it's time for us to deal with him, and as quickly as possible.

So you want to deal with him? Not me, the druids.

We are merchants, my friends.

If we want to earn something, we first have to invest money.

Maelgan wants power, we will give it to him.

Maelgan's insatiable thirst for power is his weakness.

We will make them our strength.

Everyone has a weak spot, my friends.

So he listens to everything you say.

A young upstart.

Who always takes your advice.

Actually, I am the rightful governor.

Is there still a chance? No. None.

You could arrange that.

Go on, merchant.

Suppose the druids revolt...

...somewhere far away, say in Anglesey...

... then your soldiers would have to go there.

And who will lead them? I of course.

Assuming you're not here to lead them...

...because you're away on another assignment.

Another little riot my friends here staged

You could volunteer for it.

And when you're gone, we'll start a big riot in Anglesey...

...and Justinian would have to go there with his troops.

And once he's gone... thr comes back again,

...take over the post of governor...

...and ensures that the old laws apply again.

Which are more advantageous to you, merchant. It would benefit both of us.

It would be better if Justinian didn't come back at all.

They came out of the mountains, hundreds of them, all painted with this blue stuff.

Were they armed? To the teeth.

You surprised us so much that we couldn't do anything.

And besides, we didn't have any guns.

Because you know, the Roman law forbids us...

Yes / Yes. Is that all correct? What has become of the others?

Dead, they're all dead. Cruelly murdered to the last man.

I paid 50 Groat, 50.

How did you get to safety?

I played dead, that wasn't difficult, after all I was close enough to him.

Octavian is to come.

When did that happen? Three days ago.

It took me three days, I had to walk.

All mules have been stolen from me by these savages.

Have you heard about it? The whole camp is talking about it.

Should I worry about it? Yes, and take enough men with you.

I'll be back soon. He will accompany you.

Was?!

_You can show him exactly where the attack took place.

Death to the Remers!

Death to the Remers!

Death to the Remers!

Death to the Remers!

Death to the Remers!

I have bad news. Fergus?

A druid rebellion in the home of the holy fire, in Anglesey.

And Fergus has joined them.

I know. you know?

Beatrice has also joined them.

What should I do if the uprising spreads?

Justinian still goes with a legion of chosen men.

His goal is to break the power of the druids once and for all.

Fergus... He joined them voluntarily.

Salina. Whatever he may have done, I want him alive.

Justinian will surely listen to you.

Please speak to him first.

ask him for mercy Also for our sister?

Poor Child. Poor Vater.

He's not my son anymore.

Justinian and his legionaries must pass here.

I will ride to meet him to speak to him.

When Octavian returns, he'll take command.

That's why I'm worried.

do you understand? I understand,

Hail, Tiberion. Hello, Justinian.

Vorwarts!

It is the queen, governor.

march on. I'll follow.

Vorwarts!

I have to go.

Couldn't you send Tiberion?

No, Salina, he's not a soldier. He will represent me.

Until Octavian comes back?

So many things have happened at once lately.

We wanted to get married. Maelgan prevents it.

You're trying to make people's lives easier...

...but the druids revolt.

And now you have to go too.

I don't know what you think of it

...but to me it looks as if there is a diabolical plan behind it.

When I return we will both get married.

The power of the druids will then be broken once and for all.

how long will you stay away I'm guessing six weeks.

Maybe not that long. six weeks

Without you.

hold me tight

It's a long way before I catch up with my men.

Don't worry about Octavian, it's true that he's ambitious...

...but he is accountable to me when I return.

Justinian, Tristram's son has also joined the druids.

I'll see what I can do, but... Yes, I see, thanks.

We'll wait until he's on his way to Anglesey.

Then we will strike.

The prospects are quite good for us...

...and Rome will be delighted with the many British slaves.

Delighted and grateful, I hope.

You have stolen everything from me, queen.

They took everything from me, even the little bit of gold I had saved.

You said it was for tax increases.

They took our son away. To military service for Rome, my queen.

What is to become of us?

What are we supposed to do?

I know how much you all suffer from Octavian's laws...

...but we have to be patient.

All of us, Justinian will be back soon, I promise you that.

But when? When will he return, Your Majesty?

He's already been gone for six weeks?

We cannot endure this situation for another six weeks.

The Queen... Your Queen is exhausted now.

She has hardly been able to rest in the past few weeks.

With all due respect, we need an answer.

You should have it tomorrow.

I have decided to appoint you Salina as my successor.

I am sure you will rule with common sense and tolerance.

Like your mother, you shall be the queen of the Vikings.

He cannot help you now, my child.

Only I can. You dare to come here.

Your fate is predetermined for you. You cannot escape from him.

It was preordained by Zeus long ago.

It was written in the sky, anyone who wasn't blind could see it...

...and I told you so.

Your voice shall be heard throughout the land.

He's telling the truth, Salina.

A queen will take the sword...

...and chase the Roman invaders out of the country.

Attack them while their forces are still divided.

That's the way the gods want it, don't you see?

This is her will, a sign.

Take the sword. And leads the people.

I know, Octavian, that my position does not permit me to criticize your actions.

Then leave it.

But I have specific orders from Justinian.

Justinian. Justinian.

Your Justinian is very far away, Tiberion.

And it will be a long time before he returns.

If he returns.

I ask permission to join him.

Declined. There's nothing more to say about that.

But there is something else I need to discuss with you, Tiberion.

That treaty, you know, that the dead king signed.

Have you already sent it back to Rome?

No, I still have him.

Then you will destroy it and set up a new one.

I am convinced that a man of your knowledge...

...it's not difficult to forge a dead man's signature.

You ask the impossible of me. Nothing is impossible...

...if your superior officer so commands.

Rome will not allow that. Rome will be happy about it.

The contract was read out in front of witnesses. witnesses?

Three foolish sisters, a rebellious druid and a dead king.

And Tristram? He is silenced.

His son has joined the insurgents.

I can't do it

I command you.

As you know, I was once a slave too.

I had even fewer rights than the British, whom you treat so suspiciously.

It took me many years to throw off the chains...

...and reached this position.

But I'd rather be a slave again than lose respect for myself.

Then keep her.

The cat!

He was ambushed.

He died but fought bravely. Take care of it.

And search his quarters. There is something that must be destroyed.

I have made a decision.

Tristram will ride to Justinian with a message.

He will tell him what is happening here.

But time is of the essence, Your Majesty.

I will ride day and night.

I'll be in Anglesey before the moon changes.

Forgive me sir, you have to go, but you have to go back.

Then maybe it will be too late.

I tell you we should answer the Romans in the language they understand.

Before it's really too late.

I know what you've lost, Nigel, and what you've endured.

But I also know that I don't want any more bloodshed in our country.

We must have patience.

Your Majesty, we all know that your motives are honorable...

...but isn't it better to die gun in hand...

...than being trampled like an insect?

My father, your king, wanted peace in this country.

He thought that Rémer and Britons could live together.

With Justinian as governor, carrying out his treaty in this land.

Contract, what kind of contract?

Who allowed you to enter this courtyard, Octavian?

Court?! Without the compliance of the Romans, you wouldn't be living here at all.

Your bad manners really match your stupidity.

And now this indulgence is over.

We will crack down again.

The empire needs gold.

Under the terms of this contract...

...all assets belong to Emperor Nero, and are hereby confiscated.

What are all these lies?

Read it yourself.

This is not the king's treaty.

This contract is a forgery. A fake!

Talia!

Drive everyone out.

Waist! Waist!

Come here, little one, take a good look at this.

No. Talia!

you are next

stop it, stop it

Come on, collect, we'll leave immediately.

Talia!

You see, this is the work of your Remish friends.

And now ...

Will you now take up the sword?

You were right about the prophecy.

Rivers of blood shall flow through this land.

Father!

Father!

Who is this?

Bring him into the tent.

Mister!

Him aswell!

bring wine

You have to go back... You have to go back before it's too late.

Octavian. And.

A brutal attack.

The Queen... What about her?

. flogged. Publicly flogged.

And Talia?

Octavian.

What about Tiberion? murdered.

The British strike back.

They want to fight.

There is carnage.

Then Maelgan was right.

No... I was wrong.

captain.

Get ready. We're marching off tonight.

He is dead.

Come on, hurry up a little.

Don't stay behind, band together.

Close the ranks.

Band together, it's only women.

Grace, in the name of Nero. No mercy. There is no mercy.

Don't kill him. i want him alive

He will die by the holy fire.

A victim. Zeus was kind to you today.

Everything that comes from the Romans will be destroyed.

No one shall be left alive, there is no mercy.

But Justinian... He's also a Roman, isn't he?

Then Fergus was right after all.

Looks.

Hail, Justinian. What happened?

They fell upon us like devils. Men and women ...

For weeks they have been murdering and burning everything that is Roman.

And where is Octavian? Queen's prisoner.

Take care of him.

At the next full moon you will die by the holy fire.

As a sacrifice to the gods for the victories so far...

...and so that we will also be victorious in the future.

Are you listening to me, Salina? Yes, I understood you.

The next battle... Against Justinian.

Queen, an emissary from Justinian with a white flag. He wants to speak to you.

The Power of the Gods. He asks for peace.

Send him back, Salina. I will receive him.

The Remian governor has asked you to speak on neutral ground.

Two riders may accompany you.

It is a trap. Two riders will also accompany him.

This is a trap, send him away.

Justinian has never broken his word. keep talking

One of your companions should be Octavian. Octavian?

No, it belongs to Zeus. He belongs to the gods.

Justinian will be accompanied by the son of Tristram.

Fergus!

Before the conversation begins, the two are exchanged.

That's not possible.

Octavian will die by the holy fire.

Salina, I'm asking for Fergus' life.

I warn you, if you refuse the gods the promised sacrifice...

..Zeus will turn away from you.

First the exchange.

Speak Remer. You wanted the interview.

No! We want to talk alone.

We can talk better when I don't have to look up at you.

Come along.

Nun, Justinian?

Salina. you have to surrender

Surrender and I'll please Rome somehow.

It's too late for that now.

My people finally want to be free.

They don't want to become slaves again.

Under my reign they were not slaves.

Justinian, you have been an exception, but you will not live forever.

Salina, have faith in me.

I can only trust you with my own life, but not that of my people.

you have to surrender

I have a legion of heavily armed soldiers.

Trained for war. you will all die

Do you want to die, Salina?

No, but if that's the price of freedom...

what more can i say

What more can I say?

Tell me you love me again before I go.

I love you.

Death to all Rémer.

Come on, let's attack again.

The chariots regroup.

Form up under the biums.

To the rows of trees.

Legionaries belong.

When the chariots attack again, open the ranks and let them pass.

Close the ranks again.

Close up again and secure the flank there.

Stop!

Kill me. You're a soldier. Do your duty!

She is taken to Rome and brought before a tribunal.

To Rome, before a tribunal?! As a slave...

Salina.

This isn't the dream we had, love.