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[ rumbling ]

[ squeaking ]

I know.

I can feel it too.

What are they scared of?

Haven't they ever seen A smoking volcano before?

They can feel The ground moving.

I checked oltram's map

And cross-referenced it With the quest book.

The goat is up there...

Somewhere.

That goat.

I knew I should have roasted him.

Sorry.

He's your brother, but--

[ chuckling ]

I'll be glad When he's safe inside the ark.

The mountain's About a day's walk from here.

[ rumbling ]

That's what we all need.

A bath in molten lava.

[ rumbling ]

It's just the mountain, raptos.

Hey, it's nothing To worry about.

Hey, come here.

You've waited long enough.

Go find your prize.

[ twittering ]

[ shrilling ]

Arina: We better find your brother

Before that volcano erupts.

Dar, What's wrong?

[ shrilling ] [ squeaking ]

Kodo?

Podo, come here!

[ squeaking ] [ shrilling ]

Kodo!

[ squeaking ]

Sharak?

[ shrilling ]

Don't lose them!

[ squeaking ]

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.

[ panting ]

[ shrilling ] [ squeaking ]

[ shrilling ]

[ shrilling ]

Talia: Well done, raptos.

[ twittering ]

Very good.

What are you doing?

Hunting.

What business is it of yours?

Is she hurt? The ferret -- No.

I taught him To take his prey alive.

Let The ferret go.

You didn't catch it.

She's My friend.

[ chuckling ]

This rat is your friend?

Just let the ferret go.

Oh -- This is my land.

My falcon caught this prey And he'll keep it.

Leave -- before I lose My sense of humour.

[ grunting ]

Arina: Tao!

[ grunting ]

Argh!

Get up, get up!

Bind their hands And bring them to the castle.

[ groaning ]

[ panting ]

These intruders Tried to steal my game

And attacked my guards.

It was your guards That did the attacking.

Quiet.

We meant you no harm.

What were you doing On our land?

She took one of my friends.

Look in Her game bag. Open it.

[ squeaking ]

Are you okay -- Did the falcon hurt you?

[ squeaking ]

[ footsteps ]

Your sister wanted to feed it To the falcon.

It speaks To you. [ chuckling ]

You understand it?

Yes. Lower Your weapons.

Only one man has the power To speak with animals.

I'm dar, the beastmaster.

This belongs To the short one.

My name's tao -- Can I have that book?

You know the house Of eldar? He knows His rune.

Tell me.

Eldar was my father.

Can you prove this?

Wait.

The sword of eldar.

You are his son.

What do you know of him?

My father, king astarte, Was his closest friend.

Welcome, cousin.

[ galen chuckling ]

Welcome.

Welcome, my friend.

Don't feed Your pets here. They're not Pets.

The only animals allowed here Are the ones being eaten.

Haven't we insulted Our guests enough for one day?

To family!

Ripped apart by war

And destruction, Brought together again

To fulfil a shared destiny.

Our fathers shared more Than a great friendship --

A pledge symbolized By this warrior's cuff.

Can I take A closer look?

It's been forged to my wrist.

A reminder of the enduring Alliance between us.

I've heard this many times.

What alliance?

I have a scroll -- an agreement Between our fathers.

I've been able to decipher Some of it, but not all.

With your permission, I'd like to see it.

Follow me.

[ squeaking ]

Stop eating -- You'll burst.

I've never known a warrior With weasels as pets.

They're not weasels.

They're ferrets. Oh.

They're Not pets. They're Dar's companions.

Do you have trouble Making human friends?

You need to keep animals For company?

They choose to stay with me, Unlike your falcon.

What about your eagle?

You trained him.

Sharak hunts for his food, Not for sport.

Raptos enjoys the hunt As much as I do.

How do you know that?

Did you ask him?

Tao: Eldar's seal.

Dar has to see this.

This is incredible.

Can you interpret The runes?

I read many ancient symbols.

These look the same As those in the quest book.

It speaks of a plan to unite Against the forces of darkness.

Yes, it does -- The final battle.

This is the symbol For eldar.

What's this one?

That's ours, The house of astarte.

Does that say What I think it does?

He's not a prisoner -- He flies free every day.

I care for him; He hunts for me.

He has to work for his dinner.

I give him everything.

Except His freedom. Galen: Ahem, ahem.

Just when it was getting Interesting.

Tao helped me With the scroll.

It was sealed By your father.

It was his wish Our houses be joined as one.

What do you mean as one?

The scroll says you and talia Are to be married.

[ rumbling ]

Ha, this is a joke, right?

This isn't very funny.

No, it's not. It's here, Look.

That's you.

And that's talia.

This is the rune For marriage.

A marriage between The houses of eldar and astarte.

I don't Believe it. It's your Father's seal.

It's authentic.

King eldar was a man Of great wisdom.

He also had powers Of prophecy.

What prophecy?

An alliance between your houses To defeat balcifer.

[ sighing ]

Are you sure? Bet my life On it.

Makes perfect sense.

You must face zad in battle.

My family Will fight my by side.

One family Against all zad's forces?

Mine is the greatest army In the land.

Marry my sister; It's yours.

I won't be used as a pawn.

This must be a mistake.

Finally you're right About something.

I'll never marry him.

[ sighing ]

Arina: Ahem.

This is the first real message From my father.

Arina: It must be hard, Not having known him.

Dar: I've always felt He was with me.

Now, it's like Hearing his voice.

Arina: I never thought you were The marrying kind.

Dar: Especially to her.

Arina: There are good reasons For marrying her.

Dar: Name one.

Arina: She's not afraid To voice her opinion.

She's arrogant and headstrong.

True, but galen's right.

We must look to the future.

Would galen Be an important ally?

Alliances are important.

Kings live or die by them.

I'm not a king.

You will be.

Soon, you'll have to lead Your people against balcifer.

It's what your father wanted.

I don't have a choice, then, Do I?

So, you'd really marry her?

I could do a lot worse.

She makes you crazy.

She's very Beautiful. Looks aren't Everything.

Arina. The way she Talks to you.

Are you jealous?

Don't flatter yourself.

[ thundering ]

[ sighing ]

There's a storm brewing.

Strange.

Arina: There isn't a cloud In the sky.

Our waiting is finally over.

A son of eldar has arrived.

Just as the Prophecy foretold.

Dar will not disobey His father.

He will marry talia,

And our two great houses Will be joined.

And people will embrace dar As their true leader.

And together, We will lead my army

To destroy zad.

And once You've defeated zad?

Once dar is king And my sister his queen,

I will slay dar...

And wear the crown myself.

[ thundering ]

I will fulfil my duty To you, balcifer.

May your reign As lord of darkness be eternal.

[ thundering ]

I've been thinking About my father's pledge.

If our two houses Should be joined, then...

I should honour his wishes.

A promise between two dead kings Means nothing.

Enough, talia.

We'll talk about this

When I get back.

Where are you going?

To find my brother -- He's somewhere in the mountains.

Let talia Help you. What?

She knows every rock and blade Of grass in the kingdom.

It could be dangerous.

She might get hurt.

I can look after myself, Thank you.

Besides, you won't be able To find your way without me.

I'm sorry, My brave hunter.

Today, I must leave you behind.

We'll go hunting Soon enough.

Tao: This is the mountain.

We're here.

The goat's on the side Of the mountain.

You were right.

There's only one path leading To the side of the mountain.

Arina: You mean "Volcano"; one That'll explode any moment.

You're not scared, are you?

I'll show it to you.

Tao: Here we are.

You don't need to see this.

Talia: I'm trying to help.

Tao: This map is for my reference.

Arina, stay behind.

Why?

I want to spend some time With talia.

Really?

I need to know if I can honour My father's pledge.

Are we going to talk Our way up the mountain?

I'm not going with you.

Galen asked me to stay behind And examine more runes.

Ahem.

I'm not going either.

If we're going To use galen's army

To defeat zad, I need to see These warriors for myself.

Good luck. Thank you.

I suppose you had nothing To do with that.

[ sighing ]

Slow down.

Why?

I promised your brother To look after you.

Talia: I don't need looking after

From someone Who doesn't know the way.

Dar: I know the way; you--

What about me?

You're unaware Of your surroundings.

I've spent My whole life here.

I think I know my surroundings.

If a predator was hunting you,

You wouldn't know Until it was too late.

He's only gathering His dinner.

He didn't mean to scare you.

Very funny.

They call you The beastmaster.

The only animals I've seen you talk to

Are ferrets and vermin.

Maybe they should call you The rodent ruler.

[ growling ]

Ooh!

Ruh, I told you not To sneak up on people.

[ growling ]

You know each other?

[ grunting ]

What fine form!

What's the matter -- Fight!

What's wrong?

He doesn't want To hurt you.

Tell him not to worry -- He won't.

[ grunting ]

[ yelling ]

Sorry, my lord.

Are you all right?

Fine.

I caught the spear in time.

Are you sure?

It was a very close call.

But no real damage.

You're a fine warrior, But you're more than that.

You're a realist.

I'm a survivor.

Like me.

We'd make a good pair, You and I.

You think so?

People will love Dar and talia.

The tough decisions have to Be made by people like us.

Who says They're getting married?

[ rumbling ]

Ahh.

You shouldn't get Any closer.

Are you afraid?

Did you feel that?

It's just a volcano.

We played here when we were Children -- come on.

Even ruh's turned back.

It's not a good sign.

Don't you want to play?

Talia, wait.

Talia!

Talia!

[ rumbling ]

Talia!

[ panting ]

Dar!

[ panting ]

Dar!

Dar!

No, no!

Stay still! I'll jump!

You won't make it -- Just hang on!

Hang on!

[ panting ]

Talia: Look.

It's going to break.

Dar: Hold on.

[ panting ]

Are you all right?

Are you hurt? No.

Are you sure?

I think I'll live.

I told you That vine would break.

I'll try To do better next time.

Please, come in.

Join me for some wine.

Thank you.

Galen: I must thank you for bringing

A son of eldar To the house of astarte.

It was fate -- dar needs you To fulfil his destiny.

Without dar, our destiny Wouldn't be complete.

Thank you.

[ clinking ] [ sniffing ]

Mmm.

But...

I get the feeling your friend Arina doesn't like me.

She makes people feel like that, Even me.

I thought It was something I did.

How can I change her mind?

Don't worry About it.

Unfortunately I do -- arina and I will have to work together.

When dar Is king.

He won't be able To do everything himself.

Dar is a natural leader.

He will be a great king.

But no one Can rule a kingdom alone.

Dar shouldn't have to.

A great king relies On his ministers.

That's what I'm talking about.

Dar must rely on you,

Arina and me.

[ laughing ]

But if we don't trust Each other, then...

I'm sure Arina trusts you.

She's very cautious.

That's one of Her greatest strengths for dar.

She lets her suspicions Get in the way.

Hmm.

Do you want me To have a word with him?

That's very kind, But no.

Arina can't be forced.

She must decide on her own.

Come with me.

You wanted to study The old texts?

Ohh. Ahh.

So these runes Represent the five animals.

Galen: Horse, tiger...

Wolf, goat and bird --

Scattered to the four corners Of the land.

Tao: The only way eldar could protect His family from balcifer.

Galen: I don't recognize this rune.

Ahh, crystal ark.

That's where dar's hidden His family.

Indeed.

You've seen it.

Many times. Where is it?

Somewhere safe.

Arina, tao's just telling me About dar's quest.

Well, dar's quest Is dar's business.

Galen is Our ally.

If dar wants galen to know, He'll tell him.

Dar's battle Can't be won alone.

We have Our part to play.

Once an alliance is formed.

Nothing's been agreed to yet.

A warrior should be cautious.

You should appreciate What I'm offering.

Maybe.

Once I'm sure exactly What it is you're offering.

Help him In his quest.

If I'm to lead an army Against zad, you must trust me.

If we can't work together, How can we defeat balcifer?

Do what you think is right.

Just remember what I said.

She'll warm up... Eventually.

What's that?

A healing ointment For your burns.

[ sighing ]

[ moaning ]

I know.

This will ease the pain.

[ panting ]

It works.

Tao taught me How to make it.

I thought you'd be angry With me.

Other leg.

I nearly got us killed.

But you didn't.

We missed the chance To find your goat.

That's All right.

I'm sure we'll manage To find him again.

You have gentle hands.

Better?

Try and get some rest.

Galen?

Arina?

[ trickling ]

If you'll excuse me...

I must say I've had

More entertaining Dinner companions.

I hope you're happy.

Galen is our host -- You could at least talk to him.

I don't trust Him.

We must work together -- Why drive him away?

He's up to something.

Got proof?

[ sighing ]

Nothing I can show you.

I have studied eldar's scroll.

It's authentic.

The scroll doesn't bother me.

What reason does galen have

To plot Against the house of eldar?

He's waited his whole life To fulfil his father's pledge.

I was sparring With one of galen's men.

I deflected his spear, And I'm sure galen was wounded.

No wound. There wasn't Any blood.

Impossible.

Not if you practice dark magic.

I don't trust him.

[ muffled screaming ]

[ grunting ]

Let's see how you like Not breathing.

Who sent you -- Tell me!

Was it galen?

Is something Wrong?

Where is arina?

She's an early riser.

One of my guards saw her On the grounds this morning.

She seemed ready to travel.

Arina? Mm-hmm.

She would tell me.

Perhaps she's just Gone hunting.

She was angry About our friendship.

She'll turn up.

If you don't mind, there's A scroll I'd like to study.

Please.

'morning.

Sorry I'm late.

What's the matter?

You look like You've seen a ghost.

I'm fine.

Won't you ask me How I slept?

How did you Sleep? Like a log.

Hmm.

Except a bug got In my room last night.

Nasty little thing.

I squashed it.

Dar: You weren't raised In the castle?

Talia: When the terrons attacked,

My father took my mother And galen away to the wilds.

I was born out here.

Dar: There are worse things.

Talia: My father told me stories Of a young man

Who would rise up and defeat The evil in the world.

Eldar's son.

I was raised as a sula.

I only recently found out That eldar was my real father.

You have a heavy burden,

But I somehow envy you.

Why?

You've been given A noble purpose --

To rid the world Of darkness.

Some things are worth dying for.

I hope I'm up for the task.

Galen will help.

With the strength of his army, Nothing can stop you.

That depends on us Getting married now.

I'm aware of that.

[ chuckling ]

I really must get better help.

And I thought you liked me.

I underestimated you.

It doesn't matter anymore.

What do you mean?

If you've done something to dar, You'll have to deal with me.

Oh, how touching.

[ laughing ]

Your fighting skills are useless Against my forces.

Oh.

You've joined with zad.

Zad?

[ laughing ]

Why deal with an errand boy

When I can go straight To the master?

Balcifer.

Hmm.

Uh.

I was right.

You have to be stopped.

Hmm.

There's one problem.

Balcifer made me invincible.

We'll see about that.

[ grunting ]

[ moaning ]

This can't be right.

It has to be a mistake.

[ muttering ]

Tao, I've been looking For you everywhere.

This doesn't Make any sense.

We've got to go.

Wait -- What's wrong?

I just stuck this Into galen's hand.

What?

No blood.

Exactly.

He can't be killed.

This is a eulogy Written by galen's father.

Galen died in battle.

He's not dead. Explain this.

He was dead.

He's made a pact With balcifer.

You're right.

We've got To warn-- Dar!

I'm sorry We didn't find your brother.

I'll find Him again.

How can you be so sure?

I know when I'm meant To be with someone.

So do I.

Even if you weren't The son of eldar.

Arina: Dar!

You need to know something.

Talia and I have some news Of our own.

Listen to arina.

The marriage, the army -- It's a trap.

What? Don't play Innocent.

Galen tried to kill her.

What? I don't Believe it.

He's plotting against you -- He's made a deal with balcifer.

He'd never Do that. She's part Of it.

I swear I know nothing of this.

I'll find out.

Talia.

Let her go.

Got a bigger problem To solve here.

I won't let her Face galen alone.

Arina.

Argh!

[ grunting ]

Tell me you haven't had dealings With balcifer.

Hmm.

Someone's been Talking.

Tell me.

Of course I have.

When? You know when.

When I was ambushed By zad's knights.

You almost died.

No, little sister.

I did die.

I don't Believe this.

Balcifer brought me back To life to serve him.

How could You do that?

Don't be so naive!

I've protected you, Raised an army to defend you.

Why did I do that?

No.

Just to see you Happily married,

So I could be a foot-soldier To the beastmaster?

I thought You were honouring our father.

No, our father couldn't Make me immortal.

Your fate is tied with mine.

After you're married, Dar will die.

Who better to succeed The crown of eldar?

That'll never happen.

Dar.

Galen: Ahh.

You've come To rescue the maiden.

A deal with balcifer Comes at a cost.

Perhaps, but let me show you Some advantages.

[ grunting ]

You're good.

Not that it will matter.

Balcifer immersed me In the river of invincibility.

The best you can do Is defend yourself.

See what I mean?

[ grunting ]

There's no way you can win.

[ screaming ] [ moaning ]

[ groaning ]

This wrist wasn't dipped In that river.

[ moaning ]

Talia, talia!

You're right.

You strike me here, I'll die,

But so will my sister.

[ grunting ]

Do it.

You have to.

Do it!

[ grunting ]

[ yelling ]

[ screaming ]

[ moaning ]

No!

[ crying ]

What have you done?

I could have ruled the world.

[ moaning ]

[ sobbing ]

Talia!

Talia.

Why?

Some things Are worth dying for.

You won't die.

Promise me.

Promise me you won't Give up the fight with balcifer.

Promise.

I promise.

There's one more thing.

[ whispering ]

Talia.

I promise.

[ twittering ]

What did you say To each other?

I told him that he'd have To hunt on his own from now on.

[ twittering ]

He says he misses his mistress.

I told him I did as well.

And that her last wish

Was that he be set free.

[ shrilling ]

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