Original subtitles

Tao: This land was fertile.

J'sandra, Didn't we study here?

J'sandra: Now, it burns for no reason.

[ squealing ]

You see?

It's unnatural.

There's no food -- it's driven The barbarians into the valley.

They're killing entire villages For a sack of wheat.

Tao, kwaiza is next.

We'll help.

Get arina.

We'll need her help.

Another healer like you?

Arina has Other gifts.

I hope so -- even our scholars Can't explain this change.

The world Is changing.

[ whooshing ]

Oh, what a lovely spot.

What are you doing here?

Nice to see you too, Beastmaster.

You're a long way From the burning forest.

J'sandra: Who's that?

The apparition -- A sorceress.

She can't harm us here.

Really -- Let me check.

[ whooshing and screaming ]

[ whooshing ]

Goodness, Isn't that a surprise.

You can't have your powers Outside the burning forest.

I'm no longer a prisoner Of the old forest.

It seems I'm free -- Balance of power is shifting.

The lord of darkness Is behind this.

Yes -- balcifer's fingers Are reaching out

Like rivers of dust To strangle the world.

[ whooshing ]

[ sizzling ]

[ scraping ]

What -- Not even a hello?

Who let you out?

Another one.

We're both Free, now. Not For long.

[ roaring ]

Get back.

[ trilling ]

We're going to die.

Uhh!

This next one's for real.

[ scraping ]

Losing your edge.

Just warming up.

Forget them -- It's me you must deal with.

This world isn't big enough For the both of us.

Then one of us won't be around For much longer.

This isn't About us.

When elephants fight, Mice get trampled.

We need to talk.

Here, in the dust?

I've got a lovely little place Back at xinca.

[ snapping and roaring ]

They're gone.

Not for long.

in an age when nature and magic ruled the world...

...There is an extraordinary legend --

the story of a warrior

who communicates with animals,

who fights sorcery and the unnatural.

his name is dar,

last of his tribe.

he is also called beastmaster.

[ squeaking ]

[ bird crying ]

Tao: Kwaiza --

Last outpost of knowledge And civilization in the uplands.

Even its location is strategic.

Dar: If it falls, balcifer's dark Force can sweep in unopposed.

J'sandra: How can we stop it?

We're thinkers, tao, like your People were -- not fighters.

Tao: Where is everyone?

J'sandra: We keep out of sight During the day.

In case the barbarians attack.

It's all right -- They're here to help us.

Tao: Chiuma!

Chiuma is chief -- My teacher when I studied here.

Tao, tao!

My heart is gladdened By your return

In our time of great need.

This is my friend, dar -- He's offered to help.

Beastmaster, we are honoured.

J'sandra has told you Of our plight --

The fires, Barbarian attacks.

I've seen enough already.

We are hopeless to stem the tide Of our misfortunes.

Suddenly we are faced with The loss of everything we have.

It's a different world.

If you want to keep What you have,

You must learn To defend it.

I thought you came here To save us.

We can teach you,

But you must save yourselves.

You've done well For yourself.

This -- King zad had it built for me.

It's only temporary,

Until I find something better.

I wouldn't Make plans.

Balcifer Has me.

What would He want with you?

Youth, power, beauty.

Don't make me laugh.

You are right about one thing:

He doesn't need us both.

Let's ask him.

The prince of darkness -- I Don't think you want to do that.

You fear him?

No, but are you afraid To work this out ourselves?

What if we're wrong -- We have to ask him.

Ask him yourself.

We'll do it together.

You start. No -- Together.

[ clattering ]

Balcifer, lord of evil.

Supreme lord Of darkness.

Your servants call to thee.

[ splashing and hissing ]

We most humbly seek your wisdom.

[ thunder rumbling ]

[ lightning cracking ]

I am darkness.

Tell us how we may please you.

where there is light, I cannot reign.

it must be turned aside.

Which one Of us-- Would serve You best.

I have banished goodness, yet one still challenges me.

Who? Supreme lord Of darkness.

king eldar is dead, but his blood still rises against me.

corrupt this goodness.

We are your willing servants.

who fails, never trouble themselves with me again.

or with anyone.

So, we have a contest.

[ hissing ]

Arina, ruh Brought you here?

Just as far as the pass, Then he went back.

Needs to care For his family.

This is arina, A great warrior.

She can fight for us, Kill the barbarians.

We are here to protect, Not to kill.

We'll fight beside you.

First, We need to build barricades.

Start to gather wood and vines.

Those of you Who wish to learn to fight,

Come with me.

Do you really think They can do this?

They have to.

Sorceress: how will we corrupt the beastmaster?

How do you think -- The usual way.

He's a man -- Pride, envy, lust, greed.

You know nothing about men.

The beastmaster Isn't like others.

I suppose You have a better idea?

As a matter of fact, I do -- Appeal to his virtues:

Faith, hope, loyalty.

Compassion.

Of course.

He has weaknesses, Just like any other mortal.

Sorceress: I can find a way to make him Choose his own interest

And leave the kwaiza To their defeat.

If you can't?

Don't worry, I won't fail.

You heard balcifer.

You'll never bother me again.

Or anyone.

[ crackling ]

Huh!

What do you want?

"Thank you" Would be nice.

Thank you.

Why are you here?

Why are you?

Since we both are,

And it's private,

And we have all night...

The people of kwaiza Need my help.

I thought the whole world Needs your help.

Don't you worry that by Defending one little village,

You risk losing your family?

Forever?

What do you know About my family?

I know the fate of the world Depends on them.

I can help you find them.

In return for what?

Would you sacrifice Your destiny,

To die here, For a bunch of bookworms?

Kwaiza is important.

It's a beacon to ward off Balcifer's darkness.

How do you know Balcifer is behind it?

Maybe your battle with him Lies somewhere else.

If you want to help me, Tell me what you know.

I know the barbarians Will be here in the morning.

If you don't Leave kwaiza tonight,

You may never leave.

I don't know How you stay so calm.

Is everything okay?

A sorceress Came to me.

Offered to help me Find my family,

If I leave Kwaiza.

Thought about leaving?

Evil takes root in desperation.

But it can only flourish When we betray ourselves.

[ bird crying ]

Sharak.

Something's moving In the valley.

They're coming -- Hope we're ready.

Inside.

It's time.

The barbarians Aren't expecting resistance.

Come.

Surprise will be Our greatest advantage.

It's the chief of the rogen.

Dar!

Stand your ground!

We've come for what's ours!

Fight them now?

No, we let them in.

It's a trick.

There are more barbarians Beyond that hill.

If you let them in, They'll destroy the village.

There are many ways to fight.

You know Who I am?

Should I?

I am gannuk, Chief of the rogen.

The farmers tremble When I appear.

I'm not a farmer.

We are very good at what we do.

I came to offer a peace.

Let's hear it.

The farmers will give us all Their grain, half their women.

I'll burn the village, they'll Go away, leave us the game.

I can't let them Accept that deal.

If you are no farmer, Why are you here?

To stop you.

Too late -- We're already inside.

Getting inside was one thing --

Now, getting out, That will be something else.

Have it your way.

But 10 of these men Aren't worth 1 of us.

Including you.

We'll go,

But we'll be back.

Once I kill you,

There will only Be these rabbits.

We'll be waiting.

I am no longer bound By my offer.

We'll put the farmers In that tent and burn it.

They only have you to blame.

Balcifer gave you a chance.

You failed.

I wonder how you'll manage When he takes away your powers.

Sorceress: It's not over yet.

Dar might still abandon The villagers to their fate.

Apparition: He will, but not because Of your flimsy attempt.

Sorceress: I showed him the risk To the whole world if he stayed.

Apparition: Have to appeal To something more personal,

More immediate.

Something we know He couldn't refuse.

Such as?

Offer to spare The blood of the innocent.

Chiuma: How long before they return?

Soon.

Next time, It will be worse.

What will You do?

No, it's what we'll do.

Chiuma, it's what we'll do.

Who are you?

What do you want?

Answer me, Or I'll burn you alive!

Really?

Like this?

I'm afraid we got off To a terrible start.

Shall we try again?

What do you want?

I have a proposition That will help both of us.

You want power, wealth -- I can give you them.

First, You must get the beastmaster

To abandon the kwaiza.

I'll do more than that.

I'll kill him And grind his bones to dust.

When I want him dead, I'll tell you.

First, You get him to leave.

With my help, of course.

[ clacking ]

You must be faster.

The rogen won't give you A second chance.

Again.

Woo!

Huh!

[ chattering ]

I don't know why you want these.

Every farmer knows they're vile.

Which is vilest?

This one -- hunat.

It stings the eyes And burns the throat.

Wonderful.

Gather enough To fill these bags.

Kodo and podo will help.

[ chattering ]

Here you go.

Each villager gets a bag, Every bag gets a barbarian.

Here you go.

[ grunting ]

Good work.

[ grunting ]

[ screeching ]

[ grunting ]

[ crying ]

Barbarians are coming back.

Look around you.

What do you see?

This is our home.

Now fight for it!

[ cheering ]

[ screeching ]

If you leave, I'll spare the village.

Just leave and let us pass.

I won't desert the village.

Will you Let innocent people die?

All we want is food, water

And some companionship From the women.

Take it -- if you can.

[ wailing ]

Can't you see how many we are?

You will all die.

That remains to be seen.

Kill them.

[ screaming ]

[ wailing ]

[ groaning ]

[ groaning ]

[ screaming ]

[ grunting ]

[ groaning ]

It's a trick -- They're not real.

It's a trick.

That one was.

They're going.

We beat an army.

Most were phantoms -- How did the rogen do this?

He didn't.

Stay here.

[ ferrets squealing ]

[ squeaking ]

You two better stay as well.

[ squeaking ]

Sorceress: pity.

Your theory sounded fine -- But balcifer will be merciful.

I wouldn't be so smug -- We both failed him.

Giving up?

Why -- what would you do?

Everyone has a weak spot -- Even the beastmaster.

I'd keep Looking.

I could threaten his friends.

Might take more than that -- Something closer to home.

The ones he's looking for --

His family.

Why didn't I think of that?

[ squeaking ]

Kodo and podo.

Who's closer to dar Than his ferret friends?

We're going to have a talk -- Don't be frightened.

I just want to know About the beastmaster.

I like him, too.

I want you to tell me about The way to his heart and soul.

I want to talk to you Like he does --

But I'm a sorceress.

If I can't lower the bridge, I'll raise the river.

[ squealing ]

[ squeaking ]

I am good...

...Perhaps too good.

[ whooshing ]

I want you to tell me About our friend dar.

Talk.

[ squeaking ]

Kodo,

You can talk now.

You're humans, not rodents.

We--

[ coughing ]

We are not rodents, We are ferrets.

Have you got any food?

He's always hungry.

Podo, you are.

Look -- thumbs.

Opposable thumbs.

That's nice.

I want you to tell me Everything you can about dar.

He's strong And feeds us.

Kodo: And lets us sleep.

He feeds you, lets you sleep -- Anything else?

He lets us ride In his bag and sleep.

I want to know What he cares about.

The animals.

What does he care About the most?

Why do you want to know?

It's a game the apparition and I Are playing.

We don't like her.

Good -- Then you can help me beat her.

His friends? Yes.

Yes --

That's it.

How far would dar go

If he thought his friends Were in mortal danger?

He'd risk his own life.

And how far would you go To save him?

I know You're here.

Is there something I can do for you?

Why the kwaiza village?

Whatever do you mean?

What are you after?

More important -- Why do you defend the kwaiza?

Why risk Friends' lives?

They're here by choice.

They'll die by that choice.

It doesn't have to happen That way.

I know about your family.

I can find them -- Your search would end.

[ clearing throat ]

The sorceress didn't tell you?

Tell me what?

She made me the same offer...

...And I'm still here.

Sorceress!

[ grunting ]

Do we have to walk all the way?

Dar Carried us.

Now you're with me.

It's important That dar leaves kwaiza.

He doesn't want to.

Make him leave Or he'll be killed.

How can we If he doesn't want to?

[ screeching ]

Sharak's looking for us.

[ crying ]

Why doesn't He stop?

You're not in danger And he's looking for ferrets.

Oh, yeah.

You know sharak?

Better than You can possibly imagine.

Dar's searching for you Because he's a true friend.

If you care for him, you'll Convince him to leave kwaiza.

Can't you do anything?

Apparently not -- you're The only ones who can save him.

Even if we beat the rogen, there Are others out there even worse.

That's why kwaiza Can't fall.

If it does, It will clear the way

For balcifer To unleash his hordes.

[ clanging ]

[ grunting ]

[ screaming ]

[ clanging ]

[ grunting ]

[ grunting ]

She's learning.

I can see.

[ grunting ]

[ grunting ]

Harder!

[ grunting ]

Another week and I could make Real warriors out of them.

We don't Have a week.

[ grunting ]

[ screeching ]

What is it?

Kodo and podo are missing.

Sharak can't find any sign Of them.

Telling dar he'll die If he doesn't leave won't work.

Dar would never abandon people To save himself.

We'll have To lie.

To dar?

Podo: People lie all the time.

We'll tell him podo and kodo Are in danger

And he has to leave to save Our lives -- their lives.

Why would he Believe strangers?

We're not strangers, we're--

Oh, yeah.

Kodo: If we tell a good story, He'll believe us --

He did before.

They're ready as They'll ever be.

Some will be disappointed If the barbarians don't attack.

I don't think They'll be disappointed.

Caught these two Trying to sneak in.

We weren't Sneaking.

It's the way We walk.

Dar: Who are you?

Travellers.

You picked a bad time To visit kwaiza.

There's something you must know, Beastmaster.

How do you know who I am?

We know of you -- Everybody does.

Barbarians -- They're coming.

Hide -- don't leave 'til I tell you.

[ wailing ]

[ screaming ]

[ groaning ]

Get out while you still can, Beastmaster.

Leave them to their fate.

[ groaning ]

[ grunting ]

You okay? I've had worse.

[ grunting ]

Come on.

[ laughing ]

[ screaming ]

[ wailing ]

[ choking ]

[ choking ]

We did it -- We did it!

Take care of the wounded.

Someone help tao Put the fire out.

[ sizzling ]

What do you want?

You.

[ whooshing ]

Tao!

Tao!

Tao?

He's got to be here somewhere.

Woman: Quick -- over here!

There's another one.

We might have seen your friend.

He was with some woman --

A woman in a black dress.

The apparition.

She's got tao.

[ grunting ]

[ muttering ]

Enjoying The view?

What do you want with me?

You're only the bait.

Given a choice between you

And those weaklings in kwaiza, I'm betting the beastmaster

Will save his closest friend.

[ grunting ]

If it takes too long, It might get a little warm.

What do you mean by warm?

[ whooshing ]

Hey!

[ grunting ]

All this is a game?

The winner Becomes balcifer's emissary.

The apparition wants that, But you?

[ chattering ]

He says It'll make you a prisoner.

Balcifer Promised us great power.

His power will enslave you.

Sorceress: Just as your loyalty To your friends enslaves you.

I choose who I'm loyal to.

With balcifer, There's no choice.

And what does sharak say?

[ chattering ]

He says there's goodness in you.

He wants you to be free.

And what do you want?

Help me rescue tao.

The apparition will win.

Not Necessarily.

She has a weakness --

Too high an opinion of herself.

Yes --

I think you're right.

That is very human -- For an apparition.

[ grunting ]

[ grunting ]

Oh!

The tree's burning.

Apparition!

[ grunting ]

Ready to try Your next bad idea?

I should have known I couldn't Defeat one as powerful as you.

Then you Concede?

Dar has abandoned the village -- How did you manage it?

Forgive me if I Don't believe you.

See for yourself.

[ whooshing ]

How did You do it?

I made his friend Face a slow death in a tree.

I knew the beastmaster Couldn't turn his back on that.

Balcifer's made The right choice.

Lord of darkness, I've won -- I've corrupted the beastmaster.

Kwaiza is yours!

[ coughing ]

Tao!

[ coughing ]

Tao!

Up here -- hurry!

I can't breathe.

[ coughing ]

[ coughing ]

We have to save tao.

If we were ferrets, We'd be up the tree.

What has been done May be undone.

[ squeaking ]

[ coughing ]

[ squeaking ]

[ grunting ]

About time -- Chew through the ropes.

[ squealing ]

[ grunting ]

Thank you.

[ coughing ]

Are you all right?

Yeah -- thanks.

Thank kodo and podo.

[ squealing ]

Now,

Where were You two?

It's a long story, tao -- Let's go.

People of kwaiza --

The beastmaster abandoned you

As I knew he would.

You don't understand -- The lord of darkness is coming.

Not yet.

I saw you leave the village.

See what happens When you stand up to evil?

This shouldn't be happening.

You made a deal with balcifer That I'd abandon kwaiza --

You failed.

Tao will die Because you abandoned him.

That tao?

Warm, isn't it?

I will destroy you all!

[ grunting ]

[ grunting ]

What's happening?

You lost.

you have failed!

Balcifer!

Leave her.

Balcifer!

She's no danger.

The barbarians will find You can defend yourselves.

You saved us, beastmaster,

Yet all we can offer you In return is our friendship.

It's more than enough.

[ growling ]

Ruh!

[ growling ]

I thought You'd never say goodbye.

Podo and kodo Thank you.

They're glad To be themselves.

They're lucky They know who they are --

Sometimes I wonder who I am.

That's what Freedom feels like --

You get to find out.

Let's hope so.

[ screeching ]

[ crying ]

Sharak hopes so, too.