Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light (1987): Season 1, Episode 1 - The Age of Magic Begins - full transcript

It is a time when magic is
more powerful than science.

And only those who control the magic,

control destiny.

They,
are the Visionaries.

Visionaries,
Knights of the Magical Light

Visionaries,
with Magical Powers they fight

Powers of mind,
strength, skill, 'n' speed

Powers to accomplish
the greatest of deeds

Visionaries,
Knights of the Magical Light

Far away in a distant galaxy,

the people of the planet Prysmos
lived in an age of great technology.



They have taken control of
all of the sources of energy

and enjoyed a life of comfort
and ease for 7,000 years.

But, this was not to last.

for the realignment of the
three blazing suns of Prysmos,

signaled the end of the age
of science and technology.

Argh!

The controls aren't responding,

I've got to make a crash landing.

My power's failing.

I'm gonna lose it.

Run for it!

Scientists are at lost to explain,

the disruption of
technology across the planet.

But authorities warns against panicking...



When all of the electrical energy
have been depleted from the world,

an age of magic began.

But it would take some time
before man would believe this.

Years passed,
and as the old order collapsed

a new, more primitive order,

rose from the rubble.

Herold, Ectar.

To Arm!

So, Darkstorm,

Once again you attack New Valarak in vain.

Knowing that the balance of power
between Darkstorm and Leoric,

could easily be tipped,

both frantically searched
for a military advantage.

Well,
since we no long have an electricity,

I have invented a catapult.

That powered by Guinea pig.

Hehe.
What'd you think?

Ahhhh...

Hehaha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

And what do you want,
thought one ?

The age of science is over,

and the age of Magic has began.

I am the ancient wizard Merklynn,

And close to your castle Darkstorm,

is my shrine,

high a top Iron Mountain.

It is filled with magic
oudatetry description.

Nonsense!

There is no such thing as magic.

And...
Take your cheap carnival ball

Ohh...
With you.

Argh.

A magical shrine?

But surely that's ridiculous?

Ridiculous, but true.

Why have you come to us,
Old one?

I see brave lads,

Men and Women of wisdom.

I wish to teach them,
The ways of magic.

Maybe there is a magical shrine.

Yes Ectar,
perhaps there is.

I think this bears looking into.

Let us make preparations.

Ah, ahhh....

Open the window!

Somebody...
Open the, window!

Whaa...

Ohh...

My great lord Darkstorm,

Checking their shattered glass.

Enough Mortdred!

What word do you bring?

Leoric,
Leoric is more of a fool than we thought.

He has decided to quest for the shrine.

He believes in Magic.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha.

We can't let Leoric
gain the advantage.

We too must join
this quest for Magic.

Reekon...

Help Mortdred on his way.

With pleasure!

Ahhhhh....

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Mortdred!

When you have
cleaned yourself up,

ready the chariot,
we leave tomorrow.

Ugh....

Yes...
Your worthy highness.

(THUNDER)

Attend me,
Knights of Prysmos.

and hear my challenge.

All who can ascend the mountain,

survive the many
traps that before you,

and reach my shrine,

shall be rewarded with Magic,

more powerful,

than your wildest dreams.

This is my solemn promise!

ONWARD!

TO THE SHRINE!

Yeah!

(PEOPLE SHOUTING)

Hold up!

I don't like the sound of that.

There's got to
be a better route!

Let's go back.

No!
Never go back.

Nothing's worse than retreat.

Besides,
if I don't make it,

I'll never know what'd hit me.

He made it!

Yes...

And now you must try.

For those who succeed,

the rewards are very great.

I-

I have not interest in
playing your game any longer.

- Yes.
- Not a all.

So be it...

Perhaps we should relief those
behind us of the burden of following?

Eh!

- Whoo...
- Ohhh...

- Ahh...
- Ohhh...

That should take care of them.

Ugh...

Egh...

Ohh!

Ahh!

Ah!

Ha ha ha ha.

You seem to have a problem cliff-dweller.

It is not a problem.

It is a cleverly
disguised opportunity.

Where there's hope,

There is always a way!

Arrggh.

SHOOT HIM DOWN!

But I....
Did like blue, my master.

You displease me Mortdred.

You're right,
master.

I'll get a bow,
as soon as we return to the castle.

You know...
I was thinking,

that since we're
rebuilding New Valarak,

we might have room for Jousting
arena near the market square.

A good idea.

Though I fear
some of the citizens,

would rather have
a Botanical garden.

Botanical garden?
Eh,

you must be joking.

I hear voices,

somebody has found a shortcut.

Mortdred.

Do something,
treacherous.

That I may put
those knights, behind.

Help me...

HELP ME!

What's that?

HELP!

Com'on!

Help me...

My friends,

I think we've been deceived.

Mortdred?

What don't you speak?

Is you tongue sore today
from licking you master's boots?

Stick it out.

Let me see.

Savor my side, Ectar!

Mortdred!

You've done your job,

get over here!

Immediately master!

How can this sycophant
call himself a knight!

Well,
look at it this way,

he was clever
enough to delay us.

You have a point,

Yes.
Let's go.

Look at the size of,
THAT!

Come,
we will try to sneak past.

Yes...

Try that,
Leoric.

(SCREAMS)

Ha ha ha ha ha.

What do we do?

Prepare for the end.

Show a little faith!

He's crazy!

Defend thy self.

(SCREAM IN FEAR)

I can't believe that worked!

I reasoned that he'd never been attacked,
and wouldn't know what to do.

I never would
have thought of that.

WHERE ARE YOU MORTDRED?!

I... Don't... Know...

You are,
USELESS!

I know,
master!

Well...

What a beautiful exhibit.

This must be the art gallery.

Fly...

Where are you Mortdred?

Mortdred,
Where...

Arghhhhh....

Ah!

Ugh!

Oh!

Weren't not for
your vulgar perfume,

I might have known you
were sneaking up behind me.

I wasn't sneaking.

I was trying to avoid
your wretched face!

Gegha!

Ouhh.

Heyha!

Ough!

Ogh!

(THUMP)

(PANT)

(PANT)

Hegh!

Geahhhh.

We will meet again,
Virulina!

Agh!

Take flight,
comrades.

Eaghh...

Ahhh...

I should be able to trade
these for a bit of hard cash.

I should've thought our last meeting
would have deturn you, Cindar.

Nothing deturns me,

Ugh,

Agh!

Umf.

Ahh.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Uhmmm...
Yahhhhh!

CINDAR!
COME BACK HERE!

Argh..

Ugh...

Umf...

Help,
Please.

Release us!

Oh, Dear,
most uncomfortable Knights.

What nasty traps.

Get us down from here!

I could...

but, to do so would require
considerable effort on my part.

Which I can only do
for my loyal subjects.

Therefore, if you desire me to carry out
this deed, you must swear loyalty to me.

It would be an HONOR to serve
with the, infamous Darkstorm.

You got good food in your castle?

The best!

Then I'm in.

You leave me little choice.

So rule me well,
or suffer the consequences.

BLAST YOU! Darkstorm,
Let me down!

Excellent!
Worthy subjects, I shall extract you.

Oh!
We could wind around in here forever.

(SNIFF, SNIFF)

Smell that?

Fresh air,
I think.

(SNIFF-SNIFF)

- Yes! This way.
- Leoric?

I swear I never met a
character with a nose like Feryl's!

You know...
I've been thinking,

what about a Jousting arena,

AND a Botanical garden?

Hmm,
I don't know...

You think there would
be room for both?

Hold!
Where did Ectar go?

ECTAR?

Ectar,
where are you?

Leoric! Darkstorm and his
foul Knights wait an ambush!

ATTACK!

Defeat the darkling lords!

Darkling lords?!

I like the ring of that!

Looks like a party!

Good!
Let's join in.

Ugh!

Argh...

Arghhh.

Ogh.

Egh.

Urgh.

Cease fighting!
You fools!

There is Magic enough for everyone.

Now all you need do,

Is break the door down,
and enter the shrine.

Cryotek, why don't you venture
aggression on the offending slab of wood.

(SCREAMING)

Look!

Congratulations!
Noble Knights.

You have survived
the final test.

You,
and you alone,

had the vision to
reach the shrine.

You, are,
The Visionaries!

And I deem you worthy
now to receive my Magic.

Magic,
that will help you and your people,

prosper in this new age.

Merklynn, what do you want from
us in exchange for your magic?

Occasional, tasks.

What sort of,
tasks?

You will learn,
in due time.

NOW!
Let me present you,

the magical totems.

That each of you has earned.

Arzon,

When it was necessary to fly,

you found wings.

For that,
you shall receive the totem,

of the Eagle.

I knew this would
all be worth it.

Cindar!

For your climbing ability,
and brute strength,

I give you,
the Gorilla totem.

Witterquick,

for your blinding
speed and dexterity,

I grant you the totem,
of the fastest animal in creation,

the Cheetah.

Cravex,

for you deed,

you shall earn the totem,

of the only airborne
scavenger on Prysmos,

the Phylot.

And you,
Ectar,

for sensing the ambush,

shall receive the totem,
of the Fox!

Mortdred.
For bootnickking,

above and beyond
the call of duty,

I give you,
the scampering beetle.

I am offended!

Stifle thyself!

Ohh...

(WEEPING)

Forgive me master,
forgive me!

- Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
- He he ha ha ha ha ha ha.

(CLEARING THROAT)

Shall we continue?

Feryl,
For you amazing tracking skills,

you will wear the totem of,
the Wolf.

And you,
Virulina,

displayed a killing
instinct underwater,

that is matched only
by that of the Shark.

Thus it,
shall be you totem.

Galadria,

No animal evinces greater intelligence,
under the ocean, than the Dolphin.

Thus, it is fitting that you,
shall have its totem.

And Lexor.

For turning cowardice
into a defensive art,

I grant you the totem of,
the Armadillo.

Be assured it was not cowardice!

Silence!
Before I bash you!

No need to shout!

Cryotek.

For your incredible
strength and endurance,

you shall wear the totem of,
the Bear.

Reekon.

For your stealth and treachery,

you shall bear the totem of,
the Lizard.

Leoric.

For raw courage and leadership,

You shall wear the totem of,
the Lion!

(ROAR)

It's alright!
I was merely, testing.

And,
Darkstorm.

For your incomparable climbing skills,

and general, sliminess.

You shall receive the totem of,
the Mollusk!

These animals,
are the magical representation,

of your true,
inner beings.

When you need them most,

you will,
become them.

But remember,
they are like emotions,

Powerful,
yes sometimes, uncontrollable.

You mean,

we fought our way into the
shrine for Magic we can't control?

Get it through your dull brain

that I have no intention
of cheating you.

Now...

Dip your staffs into the pool.

And you will see a
wondrous transformation.

What about those of us,
who have no staff?

You will discover in time that
you also have great powers.

Now,

raise your staffs!

Each, had been charged,
with a special power.

Wisdom.

Light-speed.

Knowledge.

Strength.

Decay.

Destruction.

Fear.

And,
invulnerability.

However...

Each time your power
staff are used,

they will grow weaker.

Thus, you will have to
come here to recharge them,

with more magical powers.

Now...

- If you will excuse me...
- WAIT!

That's it?
We just, walk out?

No...
As a matter of fact,

I have an exit method,

that I think,
you will especially appreciate.

Agh!

Haa haa ha ha ha ha ha ha.

- Oh
- Ough!

That is my staff,

put it down, before I'm forced to
teach you a nasty lesson in manners.

You have no staff,
reptile!

You would be a fool
to cross me again,

Arrghhh!

Thank you,
sir Knight.

Hah! Nothing wrong with him that a
good tap on the platform take care of.

Oughh!

Agghh!

Ouch.

Arrgghhhh...

All Knights,
pledge to me!

Cease fighting.

I propose,

that Magic shall only be used
to preserve peace, on Prysmos.

- I can't believe I'm hearing this.
- Nor can I, but...

I second your proposal,

may the age of peace,
last forever!

- FOREVER!
- FOREVER!

We're not really gonna honor that treaty,
are we?

Of course not,
and Leoric knows it.

But he is bound to
honor his commitments.

I am not.

Hehe.

It is so much easier to be evil.

HELP!

Hold tight!

Arghh.

And it is a fair maiden indeed.

May I?

Ugh!

Ahhh..

(PANTS)

Never before have I
met such a strong Knight.

I assure you madam,
It was, but a petty feat.

What is that?!

My power staff.

It is charged with great Magic.

Hmm hehe,
you do have a fanciful imagination.

I will prove it to you.

A whim, thought,
and more is sought,

Awake my mind,
thy will be wrote!

Address me as,
bearer of knowledge.

Very well,
bearer of knowledge.

Tell me all you know
about this fair maiden.

The evil Knight,
Virulina!

That's absurd!

Heh.

Ough!

(TO BE CONTINUED)

- Visionaries -
The Age of Magic Begins (Part 1)