Light and Darkness.
The final battle of the gods climaxed in a clash between...
Marfa, Goddess of All Creation, and Kardis, Goddess of Destruction.
At the end of their fierce battle, the stricken goddesses...
had split the continent, forming a new land.
Since then, people have come to call this new continent...
''Lodoss - The Accursed Island.''
The way that you embrace me from behind
The words of your land you softly whisper to me
Romantic in a way that almost tears at my heart
I am your prisoner
Io sono prigioniera
Tonight you have gently bound me up within your arms, my love
And even if the morning sun rose upon the both of us
It wouldn't shine near as bright as your dark eyes do to me
Blazing Departure
You're really going?
I am. And I will find her.
But... Leylia is...
Neese!
You're not just a priestess. You're her mother as well.
And no parent should ever give up hope for a child.
Ghim...
Never fear. I'm still good enough to bring back...
a prodigal daughter or two.
Relax.
It's almost as if he blames himself for Leylia's disappearance.
But it's been seven years.
My child... My Leylia...
Thank you, Bramd. You fear for her as well.
You all right?!
Parn!
Run!
You... This place isn't for your kind!
Quite a heroic feat. Well done.
But I always thought they were night creatures.
Etoh!
Sorry about this. You're back after four years...
and now you're taking care of me.
A novitiate of Falis gains the power to heal.
And this is good training for me.
''Falis, heal these wounds...''
It should be better, soon.
Parn! I shoulda known it'd be you!
Zact!
They run off if they're surprised. Why'd you kill one of them?!
Parn! Why do you always make any fight worse?!
Aren't you the ones making that fight worse still?
Etoh... It's been four years, hasn't it?
Well, you don't know how things are in the village now.
He's like his father! Always going against...
the village's decisions without a care in the world!
What?!
Isn't it true? Your father broke the kingdom's laws...
and was cast out of the Holy Order of Knights, wasn't he?!
Like father, like son.
WHAT?!
Stop it, Parn!
Mayor!
At any rate, I'd like to thank you.
But sir, I just...
Thank him? Are you sure about that, sir?
After all, wasn't it you who said we were to leave the goblins alone?
Well...
They're gonna come here for payback for their man.
- Then I'll just--! - Beat 'em all and be a hero?
Enough! There's nothing to be gained by quarreling here.
But...!
This is a problem for the entire village.
We mustn't be rash.
Gotta cup of that for me?
It's been like that, lately.
Neese said it herself.
Something seems to darken the spirit of all Lodoss.
Ask all you want, but I'm not going on any journey.
Stay in here all day long and those powers of yours'll waste away.
Swords and lances are too heavy for me.
And my magic isn't yet what it could be.
I've still many more books to read. See?
What good are books to you?
A flood of customers. This is a first since I came here.
Master Slayn, I need advice about the village.
Goblins... Out in broad daylight?!
Your father was a Holy Knight of Valis?
Worthy knights don't die in disgrace, like he did!
Father.
Need a partner?
Shall we be off then, Sir Knight?
Etoh! Hold on here!
You've spent the last four years studying to be a priest of Falis!
Please. I'm still a novice, at best.
''Never be so proud that you pass up a chance for experience.''
My teacher's favorite saying.
Parn!
What the...?!
Try the village.
An elf?
They're attacking the village!
- What the devil?! - They appear bewitched.
- Can you break the spell? - I can try.
''You, whose spirits evil controls, set free your hearts and answer me.''
You alright?
Yes.
You've gotten better since I saw you last.
Liara! Liara!
Parn!
I'm the one who killed your man. Leave the others out of this!
Quickly, run!
Father!
Liara!
We have to help Parn!
Master, I beg of you! Save him!
Damn you...!
He's an undisciplined boy. But he has potential.
Point your sword to the heavens.
Quickly now! Your sword!
''Creators of all things, grant him the power to smash this darkness.''
Parn!
It's all Parn's fault the village was attacked!
Yeah! I say we cast him out!
But, after what he did...!
If we're too easy on him, it'll all just happen again!
He's right! Everything that happened was his fault!
As you all know, some dark evil is awakening across all of Lodoss.
As long as we stay here, we won't know anything for sure.
Therefore, I have decided that Parn should go forth...
as our village's representative, and investigate the situation.
Now it's your turn to go on a training journey.
You kids may need some help from here on in.
Dunno why, but even lead-footed Slayn here has offered to come.
Hearts following separate paths gather into one light...
and now set off for the future.
But they still know not of the darkness...
that lies sleeping in the lowest depths of Lodoss.
Next Episode
As we set off on our journey, we're set upon by more enemies.
And now Beld, emperor of the dark island of Marmo...
moves against all of Lodoss.
On a hellish battlefield...
an Alanian fortress falls to the Black Knight, Ashram.
Next time, on Record of Lodoss War:
''The Black Knight''
The Black Knight ''The Black Knight''
The Black Knight I will defend the peace of Lodoss with my life!
The Black Knight
Let the wonders come to me
The Fantasia fills my heart
I shall not wander anymore, all for the love I have for you
The fairies of the wind, spread their wings out to fly
Racing at the speed of light, down through the valley of time
Our falling in love was destiny
On this night which seems to have no end
Eternity awaits, you and me, now that you are here
Lay down your head upon my breast, and go to sleep, my love