Conan the Adventurer (1997–1998): Season 1, Episode 22 - Heir Apparent - full transcript

After the
ocean swallowed Atlantis

and before recorded history,

there was an age when mythical kingdoms

spread across an uncharted world.

This was the age of Conan,

enslaved as a boy, Conan
grew into a warrior.

He escaped to encounter
mystery, magic and myth,

while forever facing the
ultimate master of sorcery,

lover,

friend,

hero.



His destiny was to free the oppressed

and become a king by his own hand.

Conan.

We
were still headed south

to the center of Hissah Zuhl's power.

Bayu had dropped off to meet
us later at the Nanden rocks.

Vulkar was to travel
with us for a few days,

he was headed in the same direction

and his size and his ax
were a welcome sight,

his appetite however was a danger

to our limited food supply.

Otli!

You frighten the fish.

What fish, there are none.



I was told the waters are full of them.

The story and the reality differ.

I sent the message, it was false.

You had us guide these fishermen

through the lands of the
Modars for no reason?

The trip did not get them killed

and they will now starve with
the rest of their village.

The starving population will be ours,

if you don't help us.

You tricked me to get me here,

I should kill you for this.

I will die anyway,
time is not important,

there are people who need your help,

are you gonna kill them too?

If you're all liars,

why should I care what happens to you?

Because Hissah Zuhl is responsible

for destroying all the fish.

How has Hissah Zuhl destroyed the fish?

By creating a monster with one eye,

that has eaten them all.

Prove that you have seen this monster

and then my friend, I'll help you.

- Hey, over here!
- Over here, hey!

Help!

Have you nothing better to
do than scrounge my rubies

and conversation with a serving girl?

I was awaiting your presence, master,

she passed by and I summoned her.

And is that it, is
that all you have to say?

Conversation is all I have left to give.

Then talk to me,

has Conan been led to the
village of Achtel as planned?

The fishermen did as
you instructed, my lord.

And does Achtel understand also?

That I cannot be sure,

but he fears you and will perform.

Then you must try to
behave more like him.

I do, oh, great one, I
just do not fear for my body.

But you still have teeth.

We no longer need the fishermen,

dispose of them.

Achtel.

Have you received another message?

I have been spoken to.

You appear worried.

I am not worried, Wicka,

I'm in thought.

Why do you bother me?

I am going to the marketplace
to find what food there is.

You annoy me with the trivial
things of a woman's work,

I have more important things to do.

I've been instructed
to perform a ceremony.

And who demands it,
the Queen or Hissah Zuhl?

Do not mention Hissah Zuhl

in the same statement as the Queen.

We lived in peace and health

till Hissah Zuhl evoked his power.

Then where is the
Queen, when she is needed?

I do not know.

I do, I only know of
the power of Hissah Zuhl

and the control he now gives to me,

I will do his bidding
and he will reward me.

And what ceremony does he now demand?

Tambal is leaving us.

You'll have to make do without a servant,

until I can find a suitable replacement.

Leaving, to what, to where?

Hissah Zuhl has ordered it.

She goes to a more useful purpose.

Ha, come on.

How far is your village?

Not far, just beyond sight.

Does the wizard, Achtel rule your land?

Queen Veeta does,
Achtel just serves her.

But how well?

- He's gone!
- Huh?

There's more than a water
monster to be dealt with here.

Come on.

- Over here.
- Ah!

We are looking for the wizard, Achtel.

Who seeks him?

We do.

And what you want with him?

The fish are gone, Achtel may know why.

I can tell you that,

a monster with one eye has eaten them all.

Now dismount and offer me a
drink, so that I may know you.

We still have grog here.

No time for you.

Are you certain?

Where can I find him?

There where you see the
smoke at the top of the hill.

Vulkar, ride with me,
Zzeben, Otli, wait here.

Hm.

Come on.

Hey!

Is he as strong as he looks?

Stronger, but so am I.

What do they call you?

I am Ina.

You camouflage your strength well.

Let us offer you a drink
and I'll tell you about it.

Does he also post like you?

He does silently,

but I'm sure you can make him sing.

Good day, my lord.

Come on.

Vulkar, look at this beauty.

This is a fine garden.

Thank you, it
feeds us more each day.

It belongs to my master,
the wizard Achtel.

Youssef Achtel?

He is my protector, he took
me in when I was an infant.

If you'd like a melon, you'll
have to ask him for one.

- Hey, hey!
- He's coming!

Hey!

Hey!

He rides like a farmer.

I wish to speak to you.

I will speak with you presently.

Go to the house,

wait for me there,

speak to no one.

Go now, I will be along.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!

I have very little time,

tell me who are you and what do you want?

I'm Conan, they say you rule the waters.

Queen Veeta is the ruler of the waters,

I merely serve her.

The people of Marana are starving

and the fish have disappeared,

I was told a monster's eaten them.

There is a monster,

but the people of Marana
are not my concern,

this village also needs to fish.

They are not starving with it.

I am doing all within my
power to defeat the monster

and when I succeed, there
will be fish for all.

And now will you allow me to pass?

I hope I can believe you.

You have no choice.

I always have a choice.

Halt!

What can you see?

More than butts and boot tops.

I know all the jokes, just tell me.

Sorry, little friend,
my humor can be coarse.

Achtel and his soldiers
are taking a prisoner

to water's edge.

Zzeben wants to know if this
is some sort of punishment?

I don't know, it's only
happened once before.

The man was taken by the
monster of the water.

You came just in time, there's
going to be an execution!

Zzeben, you wait for Vulkar.

Otli, you come with me.

Let go of me!

Your nets have been empty,

they shall be empty no more.

I have been spoken to,

it is the will of Queen Veeta
that I summon the monster

and sacrifice the life of
one of her purest servants.

But that is Tambal,

she has never done any wrong to anyone!

Would you rather it be you?

No, but it would be fairer.

Be silent or there will be two.

The soldiers belong to Hissah Zuhl,

something is wrong here.

It is not your decision to make.

I made it, my decision.

Argh!

Draw your weapons now!

Attack!

Achtel!

Creature from the deep!

I summon you!

Rise now!

Argh!

Are you hurt?

I don't think so.

I want Achtel.

He's gone.

Why would your Queen
Veeta sacrifice you?

I don't believe she did it,

nor would she create the monster.

Achtel said that she did.

Hissah Zuhl has power here,

only he could have ordered it.

I do not know of any Hissah Zuhl.

Then you have to lead us to your Queen.

What's wrong?

My leg.

Vulkar, gather the horses.

Zzeben, find a cart.

Conan.

Yes?

Thank you for saving my life.

I have just been rewarded.

There are things we have to know.

I have no secrets.

Why has Achtel chosen you for sacrifice?

I do not know, he said
that Queen Veeta chose me,

that she spoke to him through the Oracle,

but I did not believe it.

Why not?

It could be true.

In my life I have known her
to be benevolent and kind,

I do not believe that she
would create a monster

to kill her own fish or me.

You have been before this Queen?

She has not been seen
since I was an infant.

Does she have an army?

I do not know.

Why are you asking me these questions?

What are you thinking?

You take us to find a
Queen you have never seen,

you do not know if she has an army.

Where the Queen lives is no secret,

if you do not trust me, take me back!

You would return to it then?

He means no harm, he's only testing you.

Come on.

Otli, come, I will help you.

Come on, let me help you.

I could walk, it's not
far where Queen Veeta stays.

Behave yourself, you cannot even stand.

You're mocking me.

No, you lack a leg, not courage.

If she's too heavy, I will carry her.

How far is it?

I do not know, I've never been inside.

Ah, don't scare me.

I don't hear anything.

Conan, Conan!

Conan!

What's happening?

This is sorcery, the girl
has led us into a trap!

- I have not!
- Be quiet, all of you!

So this is where here is.

Who are you,
what is your purpose here?

If you come in peace, put up your weapons.

I'm Conan.

We come in peace to speak to Queen Veeta.

If you come in
peace, put down your weapons.

What do you want of the Queen?

To ask her to return
the fish to the sea,

to know the reason for the monster

and to know why she ordered
death by sacrifices.

What happened, where did everyone go?

They were phantoms, child,
they exist only in your mind.

I am Queen Veeta.

Now what is this about a monster

and executions being ordered?

My fish are dead, is it true?

Yes, it is true.

If this is your land,

why don't you use your powers to save it?

A very powerful and evil
wizard cast a spell on me.

I've entrusted the care of
my people to a young wizard

named Achtel, he did not
tell me of these happenings.

Why has Hissah Zuhl entered your domain?

You know this for a fact?

Achtel's soldiers wore his emblem.

You are injured?

Master Achtel was going to
sacrifice me to the monster,

Conan saved my life.

Is Achtel still alive?

Yes.

Come.

She's so beautiful.

She sleeps the sleep that heals,

you did well to bring her to me.

She led me here,
she's very loyal to you.

And you, are you loyal to me?

If Hissah Zuhl is your
enemy, then we are friends.

He is indeed my enemy,
he's trapped me in this cave,

destroyed my forces, but
at least I'm safe here.

But your people are not.

Yes, I'm aware of that now

and I understand what I must do.

Leaving this haven will cost me my life,

you must return me here for my death.

Do not ask any questions,
you just must trust me

and promise that you
will watch over Tambal.

I will do my best.

You will need a horse.

I have none.

- You ride with me.
- Thank you.

Otli, stay with Tambal
and look after her.

Behind that wall there is the door,

the guard will show you,

open it and you will find a small room,

that is full of weapons and food.

What about Tambal, what
do I do if she wakes up?

She will sleep until I return.

Ah!

You were right, the fish are gone.

Can you bring them back?

Oh yes, of course, in time,
but it's not what concerns me.

Achtel did not create the monster

responsible for doing this,

- he does not have the power.
- Then it was Hissah Zuhl.

It has to be him.

You fear him?

Hissah Zuhl is stronger than I,

I've been trapped in the
castle and I have survived,

but now on the outside,

I'm weakening.

You are able to complete your task?

Under the best of
circumstances and with your help,

but we must hurry.

Say something,

say something.

What do you think, what
do you think my plan?

Is it working, yes or no?

Yes and no,

the Queen has left her palace with Conan

and is on her way to the
village, she is vulnerable,

but they are aware that
you have a presence there.

Hm, then lead them to the water

and let the beast destroy them both.

What I first contemplated,

may I now compliment you on your plan.

You should be pleased with the fact

of you're destroying two
enemies with one thrust.

Of course,

absolutely.

Shall I inform Achtel?

Yes, tell him I will
send reinforcements,

split my forces, half to the
village with Captain Tiga,

the rest will ride with General
Lee Po to Veeta's palace,

have him secure it.

Yes, master and may I say

more brilliance from a superior mind.

And that is how lost your head.

It's my head I still have,

it's the rest to me that is missing.

Wicka!

Where is my ambergris?

You're wearing it.

What is the matter with you?

Why did you try to kill Tambal?

She was a sacrifice.

I was there at the rock,
I heard what you said,

I saw what you did and
then you blamed the Queen.

You are a liar, my beloved husband.

It was Hissah Zuhl.

Achtel, what have you done?

I do what I have for my charges.

You do it for yourself, your
greed will be the end of you.

Not while I have the power
of Hissah Zuhl behind me.

If he is so all-powerful,

why does he need a fool like you?

Where is everybody?

I don't know.

Are you well?

This trip is taking
a great deal out of me.

- Oh.
- You know

- you don't have to do this.
- I know that.

You're still a beautiful woman.

And you, Conan, a very gallant man.

We can rest if you wish.

No, there's no time, we
must find Achtel at once.

We have already found him.

He's a fool to face me alone.

Achtel!

It's a trap!

It's a trap!

It's a trap!

It's a trap!

Move, fast, hey!

Think before you act.

Conan, you fight well,
but you are surrounded.

Surrender, I will kill you quickly,

fight on and you shall learn
the true meaning of pain.

Argh!

Stay back, I warn you,
do not come any further!

Hissah Zuhl was right,

your time is passed.

I trusted you, Achtel,
I made you my wizard.

I've warned you, stay back!

What has Hissah Zuhl promised you?

My throne?

You're a fool to believe him.

It is over, you are over!

No!

Argh!

Creature from the deep!

I summon you!

Stop him, Conan, I'm losing
the power of the staff.

Well done.

Are you badly injured?

- I'm alright.
- Good,

because I'm not, we
haven't much time left,

we must return quickly.

If I die before we get to the palace,

my daughter will sleep forever.

Tambal is your daughter?

My only child and our only hope.

Why was she not in the palace with you?

I wanted her safe from
Hissah Zuhl and his spell,

I thought that she would be safe

under the protection of
Achtel, I wanted her free, uh!

There's always a price
to pay for freedom.

They're coming!

Hey, come on.

Let me help you.

Argh!

Argh!

Argh!

How is the Queen?

Her heart beats.

Come, I need your help.

Need help?

I didn't need your help.

Of course not.

What about this one?

You may need my help.

I've very little time left.

Thank you, Conan.

Thank you

and farewell.

We shall meet in a better place.

Goodbye.

Wake up,

Tambal.

- Queen Veeta.
- Shh!

Keep your voice down.

Take my ring,

quickly, we only have a moment.

I don't understand.

You will.

Do as I tell you,

take my ring and put it on.

Take my staff.

This ring and all that is mine

is yours now.

Remember me if you can,

you are my daughter,

Tambal,

my daughter

and my heir.

I will remember you now,

you will always be with me.

You will live through me.

Where's Otli?

Ride at once.

Inform Hissah Zuhl that
Queen Veeta is dead

and the Cimmerian will soon be too.

Make sure you tell him, that
it was I who killed them!

Hold!

How dare you.

Argh!

Conan!

Zzeben, hold my sword.

You don't have to do that.

Otli.

Miss me?

How are you doing, fine?

Yeah.

Thanks.

Otli's back.

Now let me see what I can do about this.

Hm.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Hm.

Come, you still have the
people of two villages to feed.

The fish are back.

Yes, they are.

You should be pleased.

I am.

No, you are not.

I do not like magic.

Would you rather your nets be empty?

No.

Nor would I.

Magic can be a good
thing in the right hands.

I still do not like it.

You do not have to.

Now I must go, and you?

I am guided by Crom.

Will I see you again, Conan?

Perhaps one day.

I have my mother's staff now,

if you do not return, I will
send a bolt to bring you here.

Oh, that's not fair for
you to use magic on me.

You're right, it would not
feel good while doing it,

but I would apologize and
promise never to do it again,

after all I still am a woman.

No, no, you are a Queen.

And you my loyal
friend are truly a King.

Goodbye for now.

This is impossible.

I had the perfect plan, Achtel,

the monster, the fish,
the daughter all in place,

I had Veeta just where I wanted her

and now where is the barbarian?

Feeding the people of Marana.

Feeding them with what?

Fish.

Fish?

Don't tell me.

I thought I had,

it was the girl's first
official act as the new Queen.

Is there no good news?

Hm, you have your health, master

and your body.