Conan the Adventurer (1997–1998): Season 1, Episode 9 - The Curse of Afka - 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.
Wow.
What a dancer.
Yeah.
Beautiful.
What a girl.
Hey
What a woman.
I might just give a fortune
to feel her in my arms.
It'll take more than
gold to win her over.
It will take someone with style and wit.
I'll accept that as a compliment.
Only you would.
Why are you laughing?
Zzeben thinks she needs a dance partner.
[Otli Of course she does.
Someone with talent and charm.
I haven't danced in years.
There is a god.
Whoa.
You're a great dancer, Otli.
Look at his movements.
Oh.
Otli.
The art of dancing
is nothing against him.
Thank you.
My pleasure.
Great, Otli.
Otli, I'm impressed.
That woman would make a bear look good.
Then you should've danced with her.
Come on, all this talk of women
is giving me a raging thirst.
You promised me a
coin if I was going to dance.
I meant it then, I changed my mind.
Give it to me, or I swear.
Hey, what's going on here?
I'm fine.
It would be nice if you would pay her.
And less painful.
Okay, okay.
Now, you pay up.
Get out of here.
Thank you.
Pay him.
I've been robbed.
Otli.
Otli.
Liars, all of you.
Don't call us liars.
Get them.
Hey, get back.
Stay away.
So let's go guys.
Hmm, what can I say?
Master, this is the third time today
that you have summoned me.
It is of very little consequence to me
how many times I summon you,
provided that your
predictions are correct.
I make no predictions, sire.
I merely speak of destiny.
Yes, and Conan's destiny.
Is it still as you told me earlier?
Yes, master.
Nothing has changed.
His destiny is irrevocably interwoven
with the sacred order of Afka.
Well, you had better be right.
I have already told Prince Shadizar
that if he wants to keep the
alter and its magic powers,
he must kill Conan as soon as he arrives.
Then you have
nothing to fear, master,
except patience.
Rider coming.
Your fire looks inviting.
May I join you?
Help yourself, my lord.
We gypsies have very little to offer,
but you are welcome to whatever we have.
Caught him trying to run,
just as you suspected.
Where's the woman who was with you?
Woman?
Katrina, you idiot.
Tell us before I crack your skull.
Wait.
There is no need for violence.
If it isn't my savior.
Are you here to collect your
reward for your gallantry?
I only came to get the
money back you stole.
Money?
What money?
Don't test my patience, gypsy.
Cut her throat.
Wait.
There is no money.
We use it to buy horses.
Bandits stole our others.
That's why we're here
stuck in the mountains.
Search us if you think I'm lying.
You can start with me.
Now's your chance, Otli.
No need.
I trust you.
I have a suggestion, my lord.
One that may remedy all of our problems.
Speak old one.
We go to Shadizar.
Once there, we will
have no need of horses.
You can sell them.
Make your money back.
Perhaps, even a profit.
What have we got to lose?
Ask me that after we reach Shadizar.
Hold.
Hold.
Whoever stole the sacred alter of Afka
can't have much regard for his life.
He does not know about the curse.
Go.
I am jealous.
Of what?
You caress that blade
as if it were your woman.
I have no woman.
Not one that has stayed, anyway.
These women don't see what I see.
And what is that?
I see a man with great strength.
I see a man...
Do not mock me, gypsy.
Do you still think I mock you?
Aw, look at this.
He has the face of a lovesick moose.
And you make the
noise of a bellowing ox.
I meant a joke, not an insult.
You failed.
I don't trust her.
I don't trust her either.
But Otli does.
Lord Zingata,
I am sure it was the gypsy
who stole the stone of Afkar.
What do you want me to do, my lord?
Find the gypsies.
Bring Katrina to me.
And what about Gagool, my lord?
I will deal with the
medicine woman myself.
Kill anyone who interferes.
Hiya.
You are certain the sacred
alter is hidden there?
I've seen it with my own eyes, dark one.
You must delay them.
I will try what I can.
We are near the border to Shadizar.
And my army is less
than a day behind you.
Come along, son, keep up.
Soldiers, where?
Tell Conan.
Zingar's men, we're doomed.
Ya!
Soldiers!
Go ahead.
Zzeben, Bayu.
Go ahead.
Go.
Faster.
Come on.
Hiya, hiya.
Wow.
Well done.
What are you doing here?
Where there's gypsies,
there's gold.
Where are the others?
Let's go, let's go, let's go now.
This was strange.
How so?
Why would a powerful wizard like Zingata
attack a few wandering gypsies.
Perhaps they also stole from him.
The gypsies stole from you.
Mm-hm.
They would have more
horses with Zingata's gold.
What else, then?
Katrina, what about her?
What was that, I missed that.
Zzeben thinks the wizard
might want Katrina for himself.
If that's true, I'll defend her.
Let's see if she has any answers.
Conan.
I'm going with you.
Why did the soldiers attack us?
They were looking for something.
What are you hiding?
It's not fair.
Would you accuse us of stealing
if we were not gypsies?
I'm not accusing you.
I'm looking for answers.
I have none.
We did nothing to the wizard.
I have no idea why he sent
his soldiers after us.
Now, why don't you stop
yelling and let me thank you
for saving our lives.
Have you forgotten whose woman you are?
I'm nobody's woman.
Though I could be yours.
Never.
Are you saying you don't desire me?
I'm saying you belong to someone else.
You forgot I'm also a gypsy.
And gypsies have room in
their heart for more than one.
Cimmerians do not.
I'm glad to see you're
saving yourself for me.
Back off.
Don't tell me what to do.
By all the powers I possess,
I command you to appear.
Why do you summon me?
Is it not enough that you
harass my people so badly
they feel they must leave your lands?
Silence, you old witch.
Tell me,
where is the sacred order of Afka?
Where it has always been, my lord.
Wrong.
My soldiers were there.
The alter is gone.
So that is why your men attacked us.
You think we stole it.
I know you did.
This was found at the circle of stones.
Katrina.
I swear, I knew nothing of this.
- Why should I believe you?
- Because I am too old to lie.
And too wise to mock the curse of Afka.
I want that alter.
I need its magic to keep my lands.
Find out where Katrina
has hidden it, Gagool.
Or you will never see another sunrise.
You have a calming effect on the horse.
You know, life would be much easier
with a man like you around here.
Seems your jealous young friend
doesn't appreciate your feelings.
He'll get over it.
Loki is a boy in a man's body.
He's very good at picking pockets,
but not at filling my heart.
Enough is enough.
Yes, yes, I know, I know.
But he's our friend.
If we don't tell him, who will?
Before you, my silent friend,
stands a man who is hopelessly in love.
Be quiet, Bayu.
If I did that, I'd regret
it for the rest of my life.
And more importantly, so would you.
I'm warning you.
This Katrina is making a full of you.
You're the only one who can't see it.
I'm only trying to help you.
I do not need your help.
Listen, big brother,
I know you mean well.
But it is my life to succeed or fail.
I don't need your advice.
In the future, I suggest you
keep your thoughts to yourself.
Come along, come along.
Take your brother's hand.
Keep his head up.
Come on, Bayu.
Help them.
Zzeben,
Loki, Bayu.
Put your weight against the wheels.
Underneath, pull.
Hold that there.
Ya!
They got it.
Yes.
Go.
This wagon has a weight of two.
I was just thinking the same thing.
Come on.
Why are you doing this?
We're not thieves.
Zingata sent his soldiers after us.
We have to find out why.
Since you are here, look under the wagon.
Maybe you're wrong.
Maybe the mud was softer
under Katrina's wagon wheels.
Look who we have here.
Carella, queen of thieves.
Conan.
Why are you sneaking around?
Same reason you are.
Gold.
So why are you trying
to cut me out of this?
Finish your search.
Hmm.
Let's see what we have here.
Interesting.
Huh.
My crown, what is it?
It's the sacred alter of Afka.
What gave me away?
The wheels of the wagon.
There are no perfect plans.
Why did you lie to us?
I needed you to protect
us from Zingata's soldiers.
You could've asked.
You would have refused me.
Why did you steal it?
Doesn't matter.
No matter what the reason,
you will still go.
But tell me.
To save my people from Zingata.
Oh, how can an alter,
even one with magical properties, do that?
The people of Zingar are safe with us.
I made a deal with the prince of Shadizar.
In return for the alter,
he will give my people a place of refuge.
What about the curse of Afkar?
Death to anyone who keeps the alter away
from its sacred resting place.
Let the priest worry about that.
I am only interested in saving my people.
We have a right for a life of peace.
One place, one home.
If you help me get to Shadizar safely,
I will make you rich.
Ignore her.
We strive only for freedom.
And to destroy Hissah Zul.
Then you need horses.
I'll buy them for you, many of them.
Enough to help you in your quest.
It is your decision.
But I would like to help her.
We will help you.
But no more lies.
I give you my word, Cimmarian.
The word of a gypsy.
Sometimes he wears on me.
He's loyal.
Yes, I know, but...
Conan.
Yep.
I have a question that needs answering.
Go ahead.
Katrina.
Do you think I'm making a fool of myself?
I cannot look in the future, Otli.
I'm not asking you to do that.
I just want your opinion.
A man has to follow his heart.
A high price could be paid.
The loss of a friendship.
You never lose that.
The only thing is we will not be together.
That too is a high price.
Only you can place a value.
Good.
Our next stop will be in Shadivar.
Conan.
Conan.
What is it?
It's Katrina.
Come on.
Hurry, we must get to Shadizar
before Conan gone.
They cannot be trusted,
especially Carella.
First, I must know something.
What?
That it's I you love, not the small one.
It hurts that you think that.
Tell me it isn't so.
You could at least say farewell to Otli.
It's not what it seems.
Oh, of course not, you're
just out for your morning ride.
We had an agreement.
I cannot trust anybody but myself.
I feel the same way.
Prince Shadizar.
When you didn't arrive yesterday,
I decided to come out to meet you.
You have what you promised?
Hidden there, my lord.
Well done, gypsy.
Captain, take command of this caravan,
drive it to my palace.
You don't fear the curse of Afka?
That old wives tale.
No.
But now it is Zingara who must fear.
The old fool has lost his protection.
And soon he'll lose his land as well.
The reward, my prince.
Did you bring it?
The reward?
Gold.
You promised the gypsies
protection of your realm.
I did, didn't I?
And you believe me.
And I always thought gypsies were clever.
Seize them.
Ah, ah, ah.
One more move and you two
will look like porcupines.
Liar.
Loki.
Execute him.
My prince.
No one strikes me and lives.
Do as I said.
You ask for mercy.
The mercy is that I don't kill you
and your entire gypsy band.
But know this.
If I ever catch any of you
within the boundaries of my land,
there will be no more mercy.
Tie them up.
If they're lucky, their
band will find them.
If they're not,
well, the wolves will eat well tonight.
and bring me the big one's sword.
That's a handsome weapon.
Fit for a prince.
It's all your fault.
We could've taken the alter
and then sold it when we found it.
Is that all you can think about?
Stealing and gold?
I'm a thief, Conan.
It's what thieves do.
Hey, look.
Bayu.
Zzeben.
What took you so long?
Conan.
What happened?
Shadizar.
The prince betrayed us.
He took the alter without paying,
and banned us from our territories.
Yes, and now look at us.
We have nothing to show for our troubles.
Carella's right.
We have no gold, no alter.
They took the best horses.
We can't go forward to Shadizar,
back to Zingara.
Perhaps we can.
What do you mean?
I hate wizards.
But Zingara needs the alter
back if he wants to survive.
So what, we help him
get the alter back...
A big if.
But how could we convince him.
He has soldiers following
us and ready to kill us
before we could negotiate.
So far, he knows about
every move we have made.
Have you asked yourself how?
A spy.
There's only one person who is able
to communicate with Zingara.
Am I right, old woman?
Why should I trust you?
You stole the alter in the first place.
It was one of us.
Yes.
For revenge.
But, now we see a better solution.
I will see to it that you live in peace.
You have my word.
There is more.
For Conan.
You mean that barbarian
who routed my forces?
What does he want?
The return of some
property that was mislaid.
Few horses, a little gold.
Agreed.
But it is useless.
My army would need to be 20 time larger
in order to storm Shadizar's castle.
The barbarian has a plan.
But he needs your army to help him.
And he reminds you,
it is just a short time
before the prince masters
the power of the alter and
uses it against you.
I don't like this.
Uh, you have a better plan?
I look ridiculous.
Perhaps.
But the alternative is considerably worse.
Is it?
Don't listen to him.
I think you look splendid.
And the reward is in some end garb.
I do this for you.
Zzeben.
Let's get this over with.
Zzeben, not one word.
Place it there.
Steady.
That's right.
Just so.
Summon my sorcerer.
We must discover how to use our new power.
And the barbarian sword?
Give it to me.
It's heavy.
But it has a magnificent feel.
Hence forth, it shall be known
as the sword of Shadizar.
But I have no orders.
How dare you question me?
Tell this peasant who I am.
Tell this peasant who he is.
What's he saying?
What's he saying?
He said you are Montico.
Yes, I am Montico,
the world's greatest court jester.
Certainly, you've heard of me.
I, uh.
I'm a gift from Hissah Zul the Great.
Hissah Zul the Magnificent.
Hissah Zul the Dark.
Hissah Zul the Unstable.
I am here to entertain Prince Shadizar.
Now, if you wish to go against
the wishes of both of these two men...
No, no, no.
Of course you will enter.
You stay here.
You will see the prince.
Open the gate.
Ha, you ain't so tough.
You ain't so...
You're not so bad.
You mindless fool.
That is the sword of Atlantis.
But, my lord.
The barbarian you took it from is Conan.
Conan?
I'm sorry, your darkness.
I swear I did not know.
Or I would have killed him instantly.
Find him.
Kill him,
or I will banish you to a hell
beyond your worst fears.
It is time to move your men into place.
Hiya.
You say Hissah Zul sent you?
Yes, your highness.
I am but a token of his desire
for a stronger alliance.
Perhaps, even friendship.
I do not understand.
Only a short while ago,
he was furious with me.
When you return, you
will of course tell him
of my own deep regard for his darkness.
Of course.
So jester,
show us what tricks you have
up that short sleeve of yours.
Rings of solid metal,
forged from the ores
of the mines of Brutan,
reputed to be the sturdiest
metal known to man.
If your highness will examine these rings.
Each separately.
Solid, are they not?
It would be sheer folly
to think that you could
link these rings one into the other.
Impossible, you could say.
And who wouldn't?
No man could make these rings link
one into the other.
Melt one into the other.
No man.
how did that happen?
We are simple travelers
seeking shelter for the night.
The gates are closed and
barred until the morning.
We have orders not to allow anyone
until the sun has reached
its fourth quarter.
Your highness.
The castle is under attack.
The enemy is within the walls.
How?
Catch him.
Where is your friend,
the silent one?
Oh, sacred alter of Afka,
if it be thy will to return
to the circle of stones,
curse those who have stolen you,
and aid those who have
come to bear you home.
Come back, you coward.
Get him.
You.
This time, barbarian,
you won't escape me.
One more step
and your little man dies.
That, Shadizar, is for betraying us.
Otli, are you all right?
I'm fine.
And you?
Thank you, you saved my life.
I also betrayed you.
I know.
I hope somehow I can make it up to you.
Filthy gypsy.
You can't die.
You saved my life.
You saved my people's life.
Promise me you'll bury me
near the circle of stones.
Swear, swear.
I swear.
Whatever journey you are on,
know that my heart journeys with you.
Come, Otli.
Do you really think that
there's a curse on this alter?
Saved my life, didn't it?
Conan saved your life.
Zzeben says you were there.
Do you really think there's a curse?
I only know that everyone who tried
to steal the stone is dead.
Coincidence.
I mean, I believe it
probably still has value.
We should try and sell it.
What do you think?
Could be a coincidence.
What is it?
What's happening?
Magic.
Then again,
did that really happen,
or am I imagining things?
It happened, all right.
You still wanna sell it, Carella?
Let's get away from here.
All this sorcery makes my flesh crawl.
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.
Wow.
What a dancer.
Yeah.
Beautiful.
What a girl.
Hey
What a woman.
I might just give a fortune
to feel her in my arms.
It'll take more than
gold to win her over.
It will take someone with style and wit.
I'll accept that as a compliment.
Only you would.
Why are you laughing?
Zzeben thinks she needs a dance partner.
[Otli Of course she does.
Someone with talent and charm.
I haven't danced in years.
There is a god.
Whoa.
You're a great dancer, Otli.
Look at his movements.
Oh.
Otli.
The art of dancing
is nothing against him.
Thank you.
My pleasure.
Great, Otli.
Otli, I'm impressed.
That woman would make a bear look good.
Then you should've danced with her.
Come on, all this talk of women
is giving me a raging thirst.
You promised me a
coin if I was going to dance.
I meant it then, I changed my mind.
Give it to me, or I swear.
Hey, what's going on here?
I'm fine.
It would be nice if you would pay her.
And less painful.
Okay, okay.
Now, you pay up.
Get out of here.
Thank you.
Pay him.
I've been robbed.
Otli.
Otli.
Liars, all of you.
Don't call us liars.
Get them.
Hey, get back.
Stay away.
So let's go guys.
Hmm, what can I say?
Master, this is the third time today
that you have summoned me.
It is of very little consequence to me
how many times I summon you,
provided that your
predictions are correct.
I make no predictions, sire.
I merely speak of destiny.
Yes, and Conan's destiny.
Is it still as you told me earlier?
Yes, master.
Nothing has changed.
His destiny is irrevocably interwoven
with the sacred order of Afka.
Well, you had better be right.
I have already told Prince Shadizar
that if he wants to keep the
alter and its magic powers,
he must kill Conan as soon as he arrives.
Then you have
nothing to fear, master,
except patience.
Rider coming.
Your fire looks inviting.
May I join you?
Help yourself, my lord.
We gypsies have very little to offer,
but you are welcome to whatever we have.
Caught him trying to run,
just as you suspected.
Where's the woman who was with you?
Woman?
Katrina, you idiot.
Tell us before I crack your skull.
Wait.
There is no need for violence.
If it isn't my savior.
Are you here to collect your
reward for your gallantry?
I only came to get the
money back you stole.
Money?
What money?
Don't test my patience, gypsy.
Cut her throat.
Wait.
There is no money.
We use it to buy horses.
Bandits stole our others.
That's why we're here
stuck in the mountains.
Search us if you think I'm lying.
You can start with me.
Now's your chance, Otli.
No need.
I trust you.
I have a suggestion, my lord.
One that may remedy all of our problems.
Speak old one.
We go to Shadizar.
Once there, we will
have no need of horses.
You can sell them.
Make your money back.
Perhaps, even a profit.
What have we got to lose?
Ask me that after we reach Shadizar.
Hold.
Hold.
Whoever stole the sacred alter of Afka
can't have much regard for his life.
He does not know about the curse.
Go.
I am jealous.
Of what?
You caress that blade
as if it were your woman.
I have no woman.
Not one that has stayed, anyway.
These women don't see what I see.
And what is that?
I see a man with great strength.
I see a man...
Do not mock me, gypsy.
Do you still think I mock you?
Aw, look at this.
He has the face of a lovesick moose.
And you make the
noise of a bellowing ox.
I meant a joke, not an insult.
You failed.
I don't trust her.
I don't trust her either.
But Otli does.
Lord Zingata,
I am sure it was the gypsy
who stole the stone of Afkar.
What do you want me to do, my lord?
Find the gypsies.
Bring Katrina to me.
And what about Gagool, my lord?
I will deal with the
medicine woman myself.
Kill anyone who interferes.
Hiya.
You are certain the sacred
alter is hidden there?
I've seen it with my own eyes, dark one.
You must delay them.
I will try what I can.
We are near the border to Shadizar.
And my army is less
than a day behind you.
Come along, son, keep up.
Soldiers, where?
Tell Conan.
Zingar's men, we're doomed.
Ya!
Soldiers!
Go ahead.
Zzeben, Bayu.
Go ahead.
Go.
Faster.
Come on.
Hiya, hiya.
Wow.
Well done.
What are you doing here?
Where there's gypsies,
there's gold.
Where are the others?
Let's go, let's go, let's go now.
This was strange.
How so?
Why would a powerful wizard like Zingata
attack a few wandering gypsies.
Perhaps they also stole from him.
The gypsies stole from you.
Mm-hm.
They would have more
horses with Zingata's gold.
What else, then?
Katrina, what about her?
What was that, I missed that.
Zzeben thinks the wizard
might want Katrina for himself.
If that's true, I'll defend her.
Let's see if she has any answers.
Conan.
I'm going with you.
Why did the soldiers attack us?
They were looking for something.
What are you hiding?
It's not fair.
Would you accuse us of stealing
if we were not gypsies?
I'm not accusing you.
I'm looking for answers.
I have none.
We did nothing to the wizard.
I have no idea why he sent
his soldiers after us.
Now, why don't you stop
yelling and let me thank you
for saving our lives.
Have you forgotten whose woman you are?
I'm nobody's woman.
Though I could be yours.
Never.
Are you saying you don't desire me?
I'm saying you belong to someone else.
You forgot I'm also a gypsy.
And gypsies have room in
their heart for more than one.
Cimmerians do not.
I'm glad to see you're
saving yourself for me.
Back off.
Don't tell me what to do.
By all the powers I possess,
I command you to appear.
Why do you summon me?
Is it not enough that you
harass my people so badly
they feel they must leave your lands?
Silence, you old witch.
Tell me,
where is the sacred order of Afka?
Where it has always been, my lord.
Wrong.
My soldiers were there.
The alter is gone.
So that is why your men attacked us.
You think we stole it.
I know you did.
This was found at the circle of stones.
Katrina.
I swear, I knew nothing of this.
- Why should I believe you?
- Because I am too old to lie.
And too wise to mock the curse of Afka.
I want that alter.
I need its magic to keep my lands.
Find out where Katrina
has hidden it, Gagool.
Or you will never see another sunrise.
You have a calming effect on the horse.
You know, life would be much easier
with a man like you around here.
Seems your jealous young friend
doesn't appreciate your feelings.
He'll get over it.
Loki is a boy in a man's body.
He's very good at picking pockets,
but not at filling my heart.
Enough is enough.
Yes, yes, I know, I know.
But he's our friend.
If we don't tell him, who will?
Before you, my silent friend,
stands a man who is hopelessly in love.
Be quiet, Bayu.
If I did that, I'd regret
it for the rest of my life.
And more importantly, so would you.
I'm warning you.
This Katrina is making a full of you.
You're the only one who can't see it.
I'm only trying to help you.
I do not need your help.
Listen, big brother,
I know you mean well.
But it is my life to succeed or fail.
I don't need your advice.
In the future, I suggest you
keep your thoughts to yourself.
Come along, come along.
Take your brother's hand.
Keep his head up.
Come on, Bayu.
Help them.
Zzeben,
Loki, Bayu.
Put your weight against the wheels.
Underneath, pull.
Hold that there.
Ya!
They got it.
Yes.
Go.
This wagon has a weight of two.
I was just thinking the same thing.
Come on.
Why are you doing this?
We're not thieves.
Zingata sent his soldiers after us.
We have to find out why.
Since you are here, look under the wagon.
Maybe you're wrong.
Maybe the mud was softer
under Katrina's wagon wheels.
Look who we have here.
Carella, queen of thieves.
Conan.
Why are you sneaking around?
Same reason you are.
Gold.
So why are you trying
to cut me out of this?
Finish your search.
Hmm.
Let's see what we have here.
Interesting.
Huh.
My crown, what is it?
It's the sacred alter of Afka.
What gave me away?
The wheels of the wagon.
There are no perfect plans.
Why did you lie to us?
I needed you to protect
us from Zingata's soldiers.
You could've asked.
You would have refused me.
Why did you steal it?
Doesn't matter.
No matter what the reason,
you will still go.
But tell me.
To save my people from Zingata.
Oh, how can an alter,
even one with magical properties, do that?
The people of Zingar are safe with us.
I made a deal with the prince of Shadizar.
In return for the alter,
he will give my people a place of refuge.
What about the curse of Afkar?
Death to anyone who keeps the alter away
from its sacred resting place.
Let the priest worry about that.
I am only interested in saving my people.
We have a right for a life of peace.
One place, one home.
If you help me get to Shadizar safely,
I will make you rich.
Ignore her.
We strive only for freedom.
And to destroy Hissah Zul.
Then you need horses.
I'll buy them for you, many of them.
Enough to help you in your quest.
It is your decision.
But I would like to help her.
We will help you.
But no more lies.
I give you my word, Cimmarian.
The word of a gypsy.
Sometimes he wears on me.
He's loyal.
Yes, I know, but...
Conan.
Yep.
I have a question that needs answering.
Go ahead.
Katrina.
Do you think I'm making a fool of myself?
I cannot look in the future, Otli.
I'm not asking you to do that.
I just want your opinion.
A man has to follow his heart.
A high price could be paid.
The loss of a friendship.
You never lose that.
The only thing is we will not be together.
That too is a high price.
Only you can place a value.
Good.
Our next stop will be in Shadivar.
Conan.
Conan.
What is it?
It's Katrina.
Come on.
Hurry, we must get to Shadizar
before Conan gone.
They cannot be trusted,
especially Carella.
First, I must know something.
What?
That it's I you love, not the small one.
It hurts that you think that.
Tell me it isn't so.
You could at least say farewell to Otli.
It's not what it seems.
Oh, of course not, you're
just out for your morning ride.
We had an agreement.
I cannot trust anybody but myself.
I feel the same way.
Prince Shadizar.
When you didn't arrive yesterday,
I decided to come out to meet you.
You have what you promised?
Hidden there, my lord.
Well done, gypsy.
Captain, take command of this caravan,
drive it to my palace.
You don't fear the curse of Afka?
That old wives tale.
No.
But now it is Zingara who must fear.
The old fool has lost his protection.
And soon he'll lose his land as well.
The reward, my prince.
Did you bring it?
The reward?
Gold.
You promised the gypsies
protection of your realm.
I did, didn't I?
And you believe me.
And I always thought gypsies were clever.
Seize them.
Ah, ah, ah.
One more move and you two
will look like porcupines.
Liar.
Loki.
Execute him.
My prince.
No one strikes me and lives.
Do as I said.
You ask for mercy.
The mercy is that I don't kill you
and your entire gypsy band.
But know this.
If I ever catch any of you
within the boundaries of my land,
there will be no more mercy.
Tie them up.
If they're lucky, their
band will find them.
If they're not,
well, the wolves will eat well tonight.
and bring me the big one's sword.
That's a handsome weapon.
Fit for a prince.
It's all your fault.
We could've taken the alter
and then sold it when we found it.
Is that all you can think about?
Stealing and gold?
I'm a thief, Conan.
It's what thieves do.
Hey, look.
Bayu.
Zzeben.
What took you so long?
Conan.
What happened?
Shadizar.
The prince betrayed us.
He took the alter without paying,
and banned us from our territories.
Yes, and now look at us.
We have nothing to show for our troubles.
Carella's right.
We have no gold, no alter.
They took the best horses.
We can't go forward to Shadizar,
back to Zingara.
Perhaps we can.
What do you mean?
I hate wizards.
But Zingara needs the alter
back if he wants to survive.
So what, we help him
get the alter back...
A big if.
But how could we convince him.
He has soldiers following
us and ready to kill us
before we could negotiate.
So far, he knows about
every move we have made.
Have you asked yourself how?
A spy.
There's only one person who is able
to communicate with Zingara.
Am I right, old woman?
Why should I trust you?
You stole the alter in the first place.
It was one of us.
Yes.
For revenge.
But, now we see a better solution.
I will see to it that you live in peace.
You have my word.
There is more.
For Conan.
You mean that barbarian
who routed my forces?
What does he want?
The return of some
property that was mislaid.
Few horses, a little gold.
Agreed.
But it is useless.
My army would need to be 20 time larger
in order to storm Shadizar's castle.
The barbarian has a plan.
But he needs your army to help him.
And he reminds you,
it is just a short time
before the prince masters
the power of the alter and
uses it against you.
I don't like this.
Uh, you have a better plan?
I look ridiculous.
Perhaps.
But the alternative is considerably worse.
Is it?
Don't listen to him.
I think you look splendid.
And the reward is in some end garb.
I do this for you.
Zzeben.
Let's get this over with.
Zzeben, not one word.
Place it there.
Steady.
That's right.
Just so.
Summon my sorcerer.
We must discover how to use our new power.
And the barbarian sword?
Give it to me.
It's heavy.
But it has a magnificent feel.
Hence forth, it shall be known
as the sword of Shadizar.
But I have no orders.
How dare you question me?
Tell this peasant who I am.
Tell this peasant who he is.
What's he saying?
What's he saying?
He said you are Montico.
Yes, I am Montico,
the world's greatest court jester.
Certainly, you've heard of me.
I, uh.
I'm a gift from Hissah Zul the Great.
Hissah Zul the Magnificent.
Hissah Zul the Dark.
Hissah Zul the Unstable.
I am here to entertain Prince Shadizar.
Now, if you wish to go against
the wishes of both of these two men...
No, no, no.
Of course you will enter.
You stay here.
You will see the prince.
Open the gate.
Ha, you ain't so tough.
You ain't so...
You're not so bad.
You mindless fool.
That is the sword of Atlantis.
But, my lord.
The barbarian you took it from is Conan.
Conan?
I'm sorry, your darkness.
I swear I did not know.
Or I would have killed him instantly.
Find him.
Kill him,
or I will banish you to a hell
beyond your worst fears.
It is time to move your men into place.
Hiya.
You say Hissah Zul sent you?
Yes, your highness.
I am but a token of his desire
for a stronger alliance.
Perhaps, even friendship.
I do not understand.
Only a short while ago,
he was furious with me.
When you return, you
will of course tell him
of my own deep regard for his darkness.
Of course.
So jester,
show us what tricks you have
up that short sleeve of yours.
Rings of solid metal,
forged from the ores
of the mines of Brutan,
reputed to be the sturdiest
metal known to man.
If your highness will examine these rings.
Each separately.
Solid, are they not?
It would be sheer folly
to think that you could
link these rings one into the other.
Impossible, you could say.
And who wouldn't?
No man could make these rings link
one into the other.
Melt one into the other.
No man.
how did that happen?
We are simple travelers
seeking shelter for the night.
The gates are closed and
barred until the morning.
We have orders not to allow anyone
until the sun has reached
its fourth quarter.
Your highness.
The castle is under attack.
The enemy is within the walls.
How?
Catch him.
Where is your friend,
the silent one?
Oh, sacred alter of Afka,
if it be thy will to return
to the circle of stones,
curse those who have stolen you,
and aid those who have
come to bear you home.
Come back, you coward.
Get him.
You.
This time, barbarian,
you won't escape me.
One more step
and your little man dies.
That, Shadizar, is for betraying us.
Otli, are you all right?
I'm fine.
And you?
Thank you, you saved my life.
I also betrayed you.
I know.
I hope somehow I can make it up to you.
Filthy gypsy.
You can't die.
You saved my life.
You saved my people's life.
Promise me you'll bury me
near the circle of stones.
Swear, swear.
I swear.
Whatever journey you are on,
know that my heart journeys with you.
Come, Otli.
Do you really think that
there's a curse on this alter?
Saved my life, didn't it?
Conan saved your life.
Zzeben says you were there.
Do you really think there's a curse?
I only know that everyone who tried
to steal the stone is dead.
Coincidence.
I mean, I believe it
probably still has value.
We should try and sell it.
What do you think?
Could be a coincidence.
What is it?
What's happening?
Magic.
Then again,
did that really happen,
or am I imagining things?
It happened, all right.
You still wanna sell it, Carella?
Let's get away from here.
All this sorcery makes my flesh crawl.