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[pensive folk music]

[horse hooves clopping]

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[people murmuring]

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[indistinct chattering]

Castle guard!

[guards grunting]

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Dark times have taken you from your home

and to dark times shall we return.

Welcome then, Cedric Vale, Knight of Holy Covenant.

Welcome home.

[angelic choir music]

I have long awaited your arrival, my friend.

How may I assist you, my Lord?

I would have you swear fealty

and loyalty to me, as you once did.

I swear to serve my Lord, whatever he wish of me,

and I shall carry it out to the best of my own ability.

Rise, my knight.

I have asked that this court be empty

before I share with you what it is you must know.

My trust in those around me it wanes with each passing day.

The It'laq has threatened

the life of my beloved Baroness.

The Haqari have marked their prey.

The Haqari?

What business does the Ring of Shadowed Blades have in Pres?

Our skirmishes with the It'laq's forces

in Salaar have gone favorably for a time,

but they have decided to strike at my heart.

If my army but crosses their new border,

my lady's life will be forfeit.

Cedric, I require utmost surety.

For vigilant, I stand.

A true Knight of Covenant you are indeed.

-I almost wish-- -[Alysia] My Lord!

It's true, your knight has arrived, yes?

Perhaps, my love, you can see for yourself.

-Sir Cedric. -Lady Alysia.

It's been some time.

Eight years.

Eight years indeed.

My Lord, I think I should go for a walk

along the castle grounds now.

In but a few moments, my darling.

I'll see to it Master Cedric accompanies you.

Well then, my Lord. Master Cedric.

She's grown even more radiant

these past eight years, hasn't she?

She...

has indeed.

Noble Cedric, the Lady De Corps is everything.

You must not fail me.

I will not.

I know you won't.

Now, leave an old man to himself.

I shall want my beloved's new protector

to acquaint himself to his home once again.

[Cedric] When did they start letting street rats live here?

-Cedric Vale? -[Cedric] Deacon!

[Cedric grunts]

Look at you! The Knight of Covenant. It looks good.

Did you just get in?

[Cedric] Surprised you didn't hear

the Baron's illustrious welcome for me.

Well, I wouldn't take that too personally, Cedric.

He's been giving those for everyone. Even street rats.

[Deacon chuckles]

[Cedric] When did you arrive?

Well, just a few days before yourself.

Highness sent for me to be called from the frontlines

just a few moments past.

Well, look at you. Captain of the Guard.

Hm. It's been a week

and I've already started to grow bold, Cedric.

But, hey, beats the waiting in Salaar though, right?

Hmm. Where are you off to now?

My quarters.

[Deacon] Well, make a round there then.

-Please do. -All right.

I might even have some cheese for you. Clever boy.

I suppose you've seen her.

[Cedric] I have.

Cedric, a lot of things have happened.

-Perhaps, you might-- -[Hanne] My Lords.

Please, forgive me.

[Deacon] Hanne.

The Lady De Corps has requested Sir Cedric's presence

in the castle courtyard.

[contemplative orchestral music]

My Lady, Sir Cedric, as requested.

[Alysia] Go on, Hanne. That will be all.

-Alysia. I-- -Not here, Sir Knight.

Come.

Truly a kind day, is it not?

Alysia, I...

I-- I have nothing to say.

[Alysia chuckling]

Eight years and not a word inhabits your mind?

-No, it's not that, it's just-- -I know.

I forget how secluded you knights are

from the rest of the world.

Off slaying monsters and demons, no doubt,

and no time for the petty squabbles of lesser people.

What-- what happened?

How came you to be wed to the Baron?

I asked myself that same question, many a night.

After the death of his Lady Sifila,

I thought his intentions towards me,

the lowly court serf I was,

were simply out of a quest for an heir.

Given my position and duty, who was I to deny him?

Sorry.

After the doctors informed him it was his infertility

that broke his family line, I thought I would be cast aside.

But I wasn't.

He married me nonetheless, out of love.

And these last eight years, he has loved me.

I wish I had known.

He's not the only one who does.

I have done my duty to return his love and to keep my honor.

There is a place I had been to once before as a child.

It was an old courtyard my mother had brought me to,

by the edge of the Asturian Sea.

Sometimes, I would imagine myself sitting by the edge

of the white blue waters,

watching the ever-beating waves crash against the shoreline,

away from this place,

away from everything.

And sometimes, I would imagine you were there with me,

but no matter how hard I tried, I could not see your face.

Alysia.

I can see your face now, though.

It has whiskers and wrinkles it did not before.

I dreamt of you every night.

I labored for you every morning.

Forgive me.

It's all right.

I'm glad you are back, Sir Cedric.

You think I'm doing the right thing, Deacon?

With Cedric?

[De Corps] With everything.

I trust him.

But in my heart, I feel overwrought.

I would not let it bother you so, my Lord.

I have known him to be a good man.

Yes.

But good men are still men, are they not?

How can I know he will not dishonor me?

And her?

There will always be men, my Lord.

But there are no men like Cedric Vale.

[Baron chuckles]

I have a task for you.

Send a scout to Carionne.

I've heard that my nephew, the Prince, is camped there.

The Bloodied Prince of Pres?

I would like his counsel in these matters of war.

If that is your wish, my Lord.

[tense orchestral music]

♪

[gasping]

♪

[crickets chirping]

[speaking foreign language]

Cost me 20 Delrich.

[speaking foreign language]

[intense orchestral music]

[swords clanging]

[groaning]

[swords clanging]

[sword clanging]

♪

[muffled shouting]

[somber orchestral music]

My Lord, Prince Arethas.

The Baron De Corps requests your presence.

[De Corps] Come, my lad. Walk with me.

Sit beside me, won't you?

As beautiful a spot as you remember it to be?

I love this place.

You know, I have lived within these walls for 60 years now.

This is my home. Our home.

And I dare not dream to let it fall to Taridi invaders.

A day that will never shine under the sun.

Not so long as we are strong defending it.

Do you think I am a fool, Cedric?

My Lord?

Or perhaps I am a fool for not seeing what is before me.

I...

I don't understand.

I know how you feel about Alysia.

You were friends when you were children,

So her safety is that of your concern always.

I simply wish to know if I am taking the right course.

Staying and putting her life in danger.

Perhaps...

Perhaps I should have taken her and fled

at the first mention of the Haqari.

I had simply thought it was a honorable threat.

You keep your forces out of Salaar,

and they have no need to send their assassins.

You believe these men have honor?

If word is true,

they could easily infiltrate

any stronghold in Arsturia with ease.

These walls are strong,

but can they ward off men with that kind of power?

Is that not what I am here for?

I pray you never see a moment's action

in all the time you spend here.

But...

I am Baron.

The people of Pres look to me for strength

and to let the Tarid intimidate us

and take our lands...

I cannot let it stand.

Prepare for war another day, my Lord.

Perhaps a compromise in peace is the best path to take.

For both nations.

I will consider this.

But I will not take one council alone.

I must consult with all of my counselors.

Only then will I dictate.

I shall see you tonight, then.

We are to dine in my own private quarters.

What's the occasion?

[intense orchestral music]

Hanne, his majesty left this for me.

Not my knowledge, my lady.

[knocking on door]

Hello, my love.

What is it, my Lord?

You assume I did not come only to bask in your beauty?

[both chuckling]

Tonight, we will have dinner with my nephew, Prince Arethas.

Mm. A lion in man's clothing, that one is.

Indeed.

Though I thought, perhaps,

you would dress in something for me.

It's beautiful.

[De Corps] Handmaiden?

I'll have it ready for the lady before sundown, my Lord.

Until then.

[Alysia exhaling]

[joyful harp music]

[dramatic orchestral music]

Oh, I apologize, nephew.

My left hand is reserved for the Baroness.

By all means, your Grace.

Thank you, my Lord.

A moment, nephew.

We praise the Adonheim

and we offer thanks for his many blessings upon us.

If I may, prince, how fares the conflict in Carionne?

[Arethas] We've pushed the Salaarn Taridi

back to the river plains.

Took quite a few of their number out with us

on our last skirmish, too.

Since then, we've stopped at the border.

[Alysia] Wise.

We wouldn't want to break any treaty with the It'laq

by pushing further, would we?

Indeed, we would not.

Forgive me, your Grace, but I do believe giving them a chance

to regroup could be seen as ill oversight.

I feel my hands are tied, Arethas.

Though, I would prefer

that we do not discuss these matters at my table.

Tied as they may be, I cannot imagine you are simply going

to let them get away with their crime.

The Baron requested us silent on this matter.

Or did you not hear him?

And who are you who would speak to me thus?

I would have no harsh endeavors at my table.

Arethas, this is Sir Cedric Vale.

Hm.

You are a Knight of Covenant, yes?

Indeed, I am.

You know, I admire your order.

A bit archaic for my taste, but the warriors, they produce.

I almost wonder if-- if you might humor me.

Perhaps we could have a sporting competition of blades.

You see, I'm-- I'm always eager to test my skill

against one so aptly trained.

I will not shy away from combat,

if that is what you want, your Highness.

The mighty men in the need for measuring their little swords.

Now gentlemen, there is a time and a place for such things,

but it is not now.

Fair enough.

[Arethas slurping]

[contemplative orchestral music]

[Deacon] I have to admit,

he's not as much of an ass as I thought he'd be.

But still, and to think he'd be Baron someday.

I'm almost sad his Highness called off our duel.

I would have loved to knock that little weasel's teeth in.

I'm not so sure you would have had the chance, Cedric.

They call him the Bloodied Prince of Pres

for a reason, you know.

Do you not trust in my sword arm?

It's not that I think you're poor, Cedric.

It's just...

From what I hear, that man's never lost a fight.

Ever.

[Cedric sighing]

You're not doing a very good job of concealing, brother.

And I suppose I should chain my very eyes?

She's not yours to love that way.

Unless your name happens to be his Royal Highness De Corps.

You never understand.

What's there to understand, Cedric?

She's everything, Deacon.

I simply cannot just stop loving her.

Yes, but you can pack up and leave for eight years.

You said we would wait for each other.

She did not have that choice, brother.

And if you keep this up, neither will you.

[Hanne] Will there be anything else tonight, my Lady?

Thank you, Hanne. That will be all.

You can have the rest of the night off.

A pleasure serving you.

[curious orchestral music]

-Oh! My Lord! -Hanne!

Please, I'm so sorry. Forgive me.

It's all right.

Whatever are you doing outside so late, my Lord?

Nothing. I-- I just thought I'd heard something.

I'm sure it was just me.

I am in a hurry, so if you mind, I think I might just...

[Cedric] Wait, there it is again.

I'm- I'm sure it was just the guard doing his rounds

-of the castle walls. -I'm going to go and see.

Wait, wait! The Baron has requested

that I take you to him immediately.

-What? -It's why I'm in such a hurry

to find you.

-The Baron requested me? -Yes.

Now, if you would, please,

we could just go down to the great hall.

Wait! No, no, no!

-[Alysia gasping] -[assassin grunting]

[frantic orchestral music]

[grunting]

[groaning]

♪

[both groaning and grunting]

[screaming]

-[thud] -What? Who's up there?

[whispering] Cedric!

-Alysia. -Thank you.

Open this door!

What is going on? Alysia.

[somber orchestral music]

Who was he?

Not much to say, my Lord.

Galleus claims he was a merchant from Northern Drynd.

Came here to sell off his camel.

Apart from that, hardly spoke to anyone.

One of the Haqari.

In my own home.

We can't be sure of that just yet, my Lord,

but it is possible.

Perhaps we should move our conversation.

To a place with fewer eyes.

I only heard now, Uncle.

I'll take my men. I'll question every soul in the castle.

Not so hasty, your Highness.

If this castle is breeding with traitors,

our next move must be one of caution, my Lord.

My Lord, you cannot just sit idly by.

You must take action.

I must gather my thoughts first, boy.

I will not jump rashly into this unknown.

I need a moment to think.

My Lord, if I may ask,

why did you summon me right before the attack?

What do you mean?

I only woke when I heard my wife's screams in the tower.

Who called upon you then?

[Cedric] Her Majesty's handmaiden.

She was with me right before the attack.

[Deacon] Hanne.

Where? What was she doing?

I don't know, but there was something off about her.

She seemed frantic and

her demeanor had this hint of foulness that

I'd never experienced from her before.

You don't think she had something to do with this?

It's worth looking into at least, my Lord.

Go. Find her and question the girl.

With speed, my Lord.

How does her highness fare?

She spent the night in my quarters.

She is safe,

but somehow I feel her soul has been unable to rest

since this incident.

Well, she's very strong.

A threat like that

would paralyze even the bravest men, I fear.

I tried to talk to her,

but I...

I can't seem to ease her pain in any way.

Perhaps if I might go and speak to her.

As you said, we've been friends since we were children.

Maybe my presence, if anything, will help.

Go then.

Go then.

Cedric.

There is no price in all the world

for what you have done for me this day.

My Lord.

[gentle orchestral music]

The Baron had his masons build this monument

a few years ago.

The people say it reaches up to the sky

and casts a spell of protection over the castle.

I never knew you to be a person

who believed in that sort of thing.

I suppose we all have to believe

in something eventually.

How are you feeling?

I have known many moments

where my life was just a flicker away from ending.

The fear, then, takes hold.

I did not feel fear while it was happening.

But once it was over,

it's as if I'll never be able to truly rest again.

As if his knife is there every time I close my eyes.

♪

[De Corps] Well?

[Deacon] We've searched the entire castle grounds.

There's no sign of her.

She must have fled sometime in the night.

But she couldn't have gotten far.

Uncle, let me take my riders out.

We'll find her, even if it takes all night.

[De Corps] I will allow it.

But so it is now decreed,

no man or woman of the descent of Tarid

may enter the castle grounds or any border of my kingdom.

My Lord, perhaps that's not the best course of action.

We rely heavily on their traders routes

and merchants from Drynd.

And so, it was a merchant that tried to do away with my wife.

Not all men and women of Tarid follow the same lord.

Surely you cannot shut off an entire people.

I cannot even trust my own servants,

let alone strangers to my home.

The Haqari may still be among us

Your Highness, I'm not so certain

this attack came from the Haqari.

What do you mean?

I've had dealings with the Ring of Shadowed Blades.

I can't yet place it,

but this assassin was not one of theirs.

You're an obvious fool if you think otherwise.

The Haqari threatened Her Highness

and it was the Haqari who attempted to slay her.

What would make you think otherwise, Cedric?

I'm not sure.

He was a spy infiltrating the castle.

Of course, he wasn't going to look the parts.

Uncle, you cannot let this go unpunished.

You don't understand.

You don't merely put sanctions on the borders.

You muster your men at Carionne.

Let me march your army into the heart of Salaar

to make them pay for these offenses against you.

[Deacon] Are you mad?

To march into the heart of Salaar

without support from the Advocatus would be suicide.

They cannot suspect it.

Now is the time to strike.

No, you must not listen to him.

No, perhaps you should not listen to them.

-My Lord. -Think of Lady Alysia.

[overlapping speech]

Enough!

Leave me to my own council.

-But my-- -All of you!

I will find the girl.

And you will see it my way.

I had thought to see you in my quarters this evening.

I figured I would have to come back at some point.

[De Corps] Who is this?

This is Jandice. She's my new handmaiden.

Leave us.

Go on. That'll be all from now.

She's very kind, my Lord.

Hadn't we thought so of the last one?

Forgive my prudence.

I only mean to look out for you, my love.

No passion left for me, then?

What is that supposed to mean?

Suppose I had rescued you instead of Cedric.

Would you treat me differently then?

He had just saved my life.

That didn't stop you from throwing yourself at him.

You harebrained!

What demon has taken hold of you then?

For this spite cannot be coming from my husband!

I'm sorry.

Forgive me, my love.

[sad orchestral music]

[outdoor din]

[twigs snapping]

[dramatic orchestral music]

Little bird, little bird.

You've blundered deep, haven't you?

I carried out what was asked of me.

The only one who failed at their job

was thrown from the balcony

and dragged bloody across the courtyard.

So I've heard.

The knight was not supposed to be on watch at that hour.

There's nothing I could have done.

Of course.

No. I will never be able to be seen from here

at the side of Salaar without someone recognizing me.

I deserve the payment we agreed.

Yes, but payment is due

to the person who finished the job.

I'm quite certain the Baroness is still alive.

Wait! Wait!

I have something, information you want to know.

Oh?

The supposed Knight of Covenant, he and Lady Alysia...

they're closer than you think.

Hm. A scandalous affair.

No one else knows.

They've been very careful.

Intriguing.

You know, Hanne,

I was planning on killing you

when I found you out here in these woods.

But this news you have brought me will bring such

wonderful things into motion, I'm almost...

filled with mercy.

And you're sure no one else knows?

[Hanne] Not a soul.

Good. Let's keep it that way.

[Hanne gasping]

[Hanne panting]

Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

[De Corps] I feel my hands are tied, Arethas.

[Arethas] Tied as they may be, I cannot imagine you're simply

going to let them get away with their crimes.

[Cedric] Surely, you cannot shut off an entire people.

[Arethas] Let me march your army into the heart of Salaar

to make them pay for these offenses against you.

[Cedric] No, you must not listen to him.

No, perhaps you should not listen to them.

[Cedric] My Lord, think of Lady Alysia.

[De Corps] You think I'm doing the right thing, Deacon?

[Deacon] With Cedric?

[De Corps] Or perhaps I am a fool

for not seeing what is before me.

You must not fail me.

[Cedric] I'm not.

[De Corps] But good men are still men, are they not?

How can I know you will not dishonor me?

And her?

I cannot even trust my own servants,

let alone strangers to my home.

[Deacon] If this castle is breeding with traitors,

our next move must be one of caution, my Lord.

-[knocking on door] -[guard] My Lord Baron.

What is it?

[guard] It's Prince Arethas.

He's requested to speak with you.

Leave me alone, please.

[guard] He said it's urgent, my Lord.

He's found the lady's handmaiden.

Arethas, is that...

I told you I'd find her.

Get it out of my sight.

Taridi Delrich.

She was paid off by the Haqari, no doubt.

I must speak with Sir Cedric.

How does Her Highness fare?

We haven't spoken in the last few days, but...

She...

This time has been hard on her.

She fares better with her old friend, the knight, though.

What do you mean by that?

Do you think he would dishonor me?

I trust Cedric with my own kingdom!

Yes, but do you trust your wife?

How dare you speak of her that way!

Uncle...

perhaps there's something you ought to know.

[tense music]

Drop!

-Get back! -What's the meaning of this?

Deacon, you just couldn't keep to yourself, could you?

-Deacon. -Guards!

Arrest the Knight of Covenant for treason against the Majesty,

the Baron De Corps and the Kingdom of Pres.

For what crimes?

Deacon!

[grunts] Deacon!

Deacon, what's going on?

Deacon, wait!

Deacon, please, you can't do this.

He's done nothing wrong.

I have my orders, your Highness.

And you are to come with me.

Thank you, Captain.

Your Highness.

[Alysia] My lord, that...

The token is not what you think it to be.

[door closes]

I knew it was no coincidence.

How could I have been so blind?

Please, my lord, let me explain.

How long?

[Alysia] My lord, I--

[De Corps] How long?

Always.

Since the moment we played together as children

until the moment he rode back to this castle hence, I...

I have loved him.

I have always loved him and...

he has always loved me.

But...

did not I...

Did not I love you

every day?

And every night?

Did I not raise you up from...

the servant that you were?

Did I not make you a queen?

Is that not love enough?

It could never be so simple as that.

This is how you repay that love?

By bringing dishonor to my house?

Cedric has not dishonored you nor I.

Oh, you are letting deceit cloud your judgment.

-I will hear no more of this! -[Alysia gasps]

Go then.

Are you not going to strike me?

I would never strike you.

But I will not hesitate to teach you

and all of my subjects the wages of disloyalty.

[door slams]

[De Corps] Where is your commander?

-No one leaves this room. -[Alysia cries]

[Alysia sobs]

[soft tense music]

[door creaks open]

You made me do this.

You know me.

Deacon, I would never dishonor--

-Do I? -[Cedric] Yes.

You know me.

I knew my brother eight years ago.

I'm not so sure I do now.

Prince Arethas found Hanne.

She was paid off in Taridi gold.

I don't believe it, Deacon.

This attack did not come from the Haqari.

Someone else is behind this.

The castle, these halls, it's not safe here.

Alysia is not safe here.

You have to warn the Baron to take his loved ones and leave.

I doubt that would even be possible,

-even with an army at our door-- -Deacon, please!

There is much more going on than we can possibly know.

[door closes]

Report, Captain.

We are holding Sir Cedric in the dungeons below

as requested, my Lord.

And is our man on his way?

I sent for him.

Though, I strongly advise against it for many reasons.

I am sorry, Deacon, but my mind is made up.

Arethas, beginning this moment, you are now my wife's protector,

so long as you lay in my house.

Of course.

[Deacon] My Lord, if I may be so bold as to say it,

I think it's best that

you and the Baroness departed from the castle.

If the Haqari have come once,

they will no doubtedly come again.

And Sir Cedric believed that--

Do not speak to me of Cedric!

This is my home!

And I will not flee like a sheep from the lion.

Double the guard on the castle walls, on our borders,

and keep a full-time watch on my wife.

She is not to leave this castle, these halls,

not even her very room, without my say.

But your Highness, do you not think--

Am I not the Baron of this keep?

[De Corps exhales]

[guard] Get moving!

-[keys clang] -[door creaks open]

Oh, dear Knight of Covenant, look at you now.

You know, you really are more clever than I thought,

knowing the attack didn't truly come from the Haqari.

It was you.

It was you!

[chuckles] You've seen them before, yes?

The Ring of Shadowed Blades.

On pilgrimage to Valuk.

They slew my master.

No one truly knows death better.

Of course, most men would never dream of

death by the Haqari Assassin.

No, it's us high born they like to come after.

You know, I once saw one,

at the word of his master,

throw himself off the edge of the railing to his own death,

without a hint of restraint.

Not even a look of remorse,

before leaping to his end.

That's when I found out who exactly I was dealing with.

I've done my martialing of war for a time, Cedric,

but in a life clad in steel plate

I felt, dare I say,

naked, vulnerable.

So, I'm sure your master did as well.

After that,

I made a pact with the It'laq's ambassadors.

If I could kill the Baroness myself and spurn De Corps

into such a rage as to march his army

into the heart of Salaar, then I would be eternally spared

from a fate ended short by Haqari steel.

With the Lady Alysia dead, and eyes in the castle,

De Corps would no doubt retaliate into a trap.

Yes, indeed.

Then, when the Taridi march in, all are slain,

I get my share of the land and no Haqari assassin

would ever raise his shadowed blade to me.

You would sell your own people.

You would sell your own flesh and blood.

Such a fierce warrior. You have no courage.

You have no loyalty.

No amount of armor on the battlefield or skill

in battle will save me from the poison in my cup.

Or the dagger in my throat while I sleep.

I've been in the bloodiest of battles, Cedric,

but tell me this,

how could I fight a shadow?

How could I slay a whisper?

No, dear Knight of Covenant,

my loyalty is to my own life.

You will. You failed.

The Lady Alysia still lives or have you forgotten?

[sighs] So naive, Cedric.

I have eyes everywhere,

and gold to spare.

You see, all I need is another

willing volunteer in a world of cutthroats.

It is a shame, though.

She really is quite a beauty.

Perhaps I should take a second to taste

some of her fierce loving fire before I kill her.

-[Cedric grunts] -[Arethas laughs]

You know, I'd wanted to pit my own sword against yours, but...

I'll recover.

Pity you won't.

Why are you telling me all this?

You think I won't speak of your treachery?

Well, had you not heard?

The Baron's called in the headsman for tomorrow morning,

and I don't think he'll be here for me.

[Arethas laughs]

Arethas!

Arethas!

Arethas!

Yah! [grunting]

[owl hoots]

[tense music playing]

[screams]

No!

No!

[grunting]

Let me out of here!

Please!

[grunts]

[knocking on door]

[Alysia sobs]

[angelic choir music]

This will do nicely.

Captain.

Have the market stalls in the courtyard cleared

and the block pulled from the stores.

It's not enough to imprison him.

Now, you plan to execute him some public mockery.

I must deal with traitors as such, Captain.

Cedric Vale is no common traitor, my Lord.

Have you forgotten the years of good between you?

The reason you called him here?

But I was right, was I not?

He failed to keep my trust.

And I will not stand for disloyalty.

-He's your friend, my Lord. -He is not my friend!

A true friend would never dishonor his brother.

Continue with the preparations

and then return to your duties guarding my wife.

Of course, Uncle.

Keep watch over the lady's quarters.

No one comes in or out.

-[knocking on door] -My Lord?

[Jandice] Refreshments, my Lady.

Wait, Jandice, can you do something for me?

I'm sorry, my Lady, but I have orders only--

Please, Jandice, I need your help.

Good. I need you to go find

the captain of the guard, Deacon,

and bring him here.

[Alysia exhales]

[guard] Yeah.

[indistinct chatter]

Oh. You're the new one, aren't you?

Jandice, Captain Deacon.

Well, Jandice, word of advice.

Leave this godforsaken place while you still can.

Captain, the Lady Alysia needs you.

I'm sure she does.

We have our orders, don't we?

Please. She says if you ever cared

for Cedric, you'd follow me to her quarters.

Stand aside.

I'm sorry, Captain, but no one's allowed in or out.

Stand aside.

My Lady?

My Lady, what are you doing?

Was it you?

-You're going to kill me. -Who told him?

No one else knew of our love.

I just want to know who spoke of it.

With all I've done these past few nights

to forsake my friends,

my death may as well come sooner than late.

This I swear to you, my Lady.

I never told a soul.

I have done nothing but keep my honor for eight long years.

I could have stolen the way in the night to lay with him.

I'm a Baroness.

You don't think I couldn't, have I not wanted to.

-You mean you never did? -No!

No, I wanted to, but I respected

my husband and my Lord.

He loved me. How could I turn a blind eye

to the kindness he has given me so freely?

So, I kept my honor.

But to what end?

To be scolded and punished

for a crime I had not the heart to commit.

All this time I have restrained myself for the sake of Cedric,

for the sake of my Lord.

But tell me, Deacon, when then shall there be a time

when I act upon the sake of me?

I'm sorry.

If I had known, I would have...

I still love him.

I'll always love him.

And that's why I cannot leave him to die like this.

He's the closest thing to a brother I have, you know.

Help me save him.

Follow me, my Lady.

Alysia.

Oh, Alysia.

And I need you to make sure everything has accounted for.

[scoffs] What's got you, Uncle?

I quake.

I do not think I can do this, Arethas.

I should talk to Cedric.

Don't let the traitorous knight cloud your judgment, Uncle.

If there's one thing I've learned in my many years of war,

it's that your enemies are never far from your friends.

But Alysia, I was too hard on her.

Adonheim judge me.

Where are you going?

To beg forgiveness of my beloved.

And yet, I may not deserve it.

[Deacon] Guard! Get in here!

-[thud] -[guard] Oh.

You've done me a great service, Jandice.

We must fly.

I'll try to buy you some time.

I won't forget your bravery.

Hurry.

Deacon?

-Alysia. -[Alysia] Oh, Cedric.

-[Deacon] Stand up. Stand up. -What's going on?

[Deacon] We're leaving. All of us.

You don't understand. It's Arethas.

He's behind everything. The threats, the attacks.

We have to warn the Baron.

Oh, to hell with the Baron, Cedric.

We're getting you out of here.

We're flying away as fast as we can.

But now we know the truth.

We can convince him and we won't have to run.

[Alysia] He won't listen to the truth, Cedric.

He won't.

You mean to leave him?

I mean to save you.

And we haven't much time.

But your life, you--

You're a Baroness. You have duties.

[Deacon] We followed our duties to the end, Cedric.

Look where that's gotten us.

We can't let Arethas see us.

I know a way.

Follow me.

Where is she?

-Uncle, I-- -Where is my wife?

[ alarm bell ringing ]

[guard] Get over there!

Check every room. Every tower.

Look under every stone.

Find them. Don't let them escape.

The alarm.

This way. Come on.

Check over there.

Check the forest.

Mount up! After them!

[horse hooves clopping]

[Alysia] You're taking us to the water, right?

Exactly. I wager we're only a few leagues out by now.

Well, well, well.

Knight of Covenant.

You really are more capable than I thought.

However, your demeanor paints you dumber than I think you are.

Smart men tend to lower their guard

when they know they are beat.

You think me beaten, Prince?

Think me unable to fight?

No. But, I don't think you'll risk

endangering your friend and your lover.

However, I'm sure we can come to some sort of agreement.

We don't treat with traitors, Prince.

Be silent peasant Captain! The noble men are talking!

Oh, my dear Alysia.

Everything always ends up coming back to you, doesn't it?

You know, before today,

I'd never seen my uncle in such a fright.

To think that he meant to beg

for your forgiveness for that chaos you spurned him into.

Even thought to forgive the traitorous knight.

Truly, the power women have over some men

will always amaze me.

Don't lay a finger on her.

I'll deal with you in a moment.

First, the men will have their talk.

What do you want?

I want to fight you fairly

and on even terms to see which of us

is truly the greater warrior.

And you, you want to protect your mistress.

I'm sure we can both get to what we want

if we both work together.

Of course, I could just have my men slay

your friends now, then.

Wonderful.

Let's get him out of here!

[Alysia] You can't fight him, Cedric.

She's right, brother.

I doubt this fight is hardly fair.

Then, I shall fight him to the best of my ability to that end.

Cedric, you've done enough on my behalf.

You've done everything for me.

Please, don't do this.

And just let them take you?

You know I cannot do that.

[Arethas chuckles]

[swords clanging]

[both grunting]

[Arethas] Ah!

[Cedric groans]

Ah!

[Arethas groans]

[thud]

Oh!

[Cedric pants]

No.

Give it! Give it!

No.

No!

[dramatic music]

[metal clanging]

No!

[Cedric breathes shakily]

[Cedric screams]

[both grunting]

-Ah! -[thud]

[Arethas groans]

[guard] Ah!

Deacon!

Oh, Deacon.

You beat him.

Why did you do that? You shouldn't have done that.

You would have done the same for me.

Is there anything we can do for him?

I doubt it.

No, Deacon, we'll-- we'll think of something.

No, no. Just leave me.

You've done enough for me.

-[Cedric breathes heavily] -She's safe now.

And so are you.

I wouldn't die for anything greater than that.

Oh, Cedric Vale.

I'm so glad I got to know a man such as you.

And I'll never know a man as selfless as you, Deacon.

Remember...

to keep loving her to the end of your days.

Always.

Always.

Cedric.

[Cedric cries]

The Baron will no doubt be searching for us.

We can no longer call this land our home.

Arethas said he meant to spare you.

Arethas lied about many things.

But maybe it was not so for this.

Alysia, I...

I can't go back.

The Baron still loves you.

He's not the only one who does.

Cedric,

I know that we will have a time together.

But in order for our love to be truly ours

and ours alone, it cannot be now.

I will wait for you.

Will you wait for me?

Always.

My noble Cedric.

My beautiful Alysia.

[Cedric grunts]

[Cedric] Our paths go separate ways

like they did all those many years ago.

Our hands will not touch and our eyes will not see.

But I will wait for you

every day and every night.

And one morn when the stone castles of this world fall,

and the bonds of fellowship slip away,

look again into that open sea.

And gaze out at that vast realm of silver and glass,

against the crashing waters and the boundless infinity

at the edge of our world.

You'll see my love again.

And there, that is where I shall be.