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
The Scepter of Domination
Having lost its king in ''The War of Heroes''...
Marmo has been reduced to chaos and turmoil.
With their controlling spells now broken...
the monsters have reverted to wild beasts...
caught in an endless struggle of survival of the fittest.
There is no order of any kind.
The aspect of the dark island had become as menacing as its name.
A sacrifice?
So young a ruler in Lodoss...
is no match for the power which slumbers beneath the earth.
Kardis, you mean?!
To call forth the bottomless power which awaits us...
a High Elf's life must be offered.
Do you think Ashram can gain Lodoss as things stand now?
Can you really master it in time?
Is the Demon Sword ''Soul Crusher''...
which has been bathed in the Demon's own blood...
really so easy?
What do you want to say?
Just as the holder of the Demon Sword rules Marmo...
he who holds the Scepter of Domination rules Lodoss.
Furthest south is a volcano, Fire Dragon Mountain.
It is said that Shooting Star, the demon dragon who dwells there...
was entrusted with the Scepter by the Ancient Kingdom.
Such a thing--
Is vital to obtaining Lodoss, is it not?
He who holds the Scepter of Domination rules Lodoss.
You'd do well to remember that.
The Scepter of Domination.
Parn!
Highness, it's too much for him!
Enthusiasm is commendable, but recklessness isn't!
Sorry.
Highness!
I bring news for King Kashue of Flaim!
Out with it, man!
Highness, Shooting Star...!
What?!
Come in.
The robes of a priestess of Marfa. They suit you.
You think so?
Now Ghim will surely rest in peace.
Now then, I should--
Slayn, are you going somewhere?
I don't know.
But I feel in my soul that it's still too soon for us to relax.
King Kashue!
Didn't I say no?
But the demon dragon is attacking the people of Flaim, isn't he?
Exactly, and that makes it a problem for Flaim alone.
You have your own path to follow.
''My own...?''
Follow your father's path and gather the Holy Knights.
But highness...!
And besides that, you'll only be in the way!
Your hesitation during training proved that well enough!
How long are you going to pout?
Parn.
You should be glad you're not going with him.
Shooting Star is one of Lodoss' surviving ancient dragons.
He's a lot stronger than that other one we fought.
Hundreds of men together couldn't beat him.
He's just worried about you, Parn.
I know! I know, but...
It's been a while since we were all together.
Parn. You're worried about Wood, aren't you?
If he is under Karla's control...
I should have...!
Even if he is, it wasn't our fault.
He who holds the Scepter of Domination rules Lodoss, eh?
Who are you?!
Impossible!
I see.
Your eternal life requires a human body.
Apparently any trash will do.
My name is Karla. I exist within no body.
Don't think I will always be moved by you!
Kardis?!
Even a 500-year-old witch is no match for Kardis the Destroyer!
Once I resurrect Kardis, the powers of the gods will be mine!
Tread carefully this path you choose, Wagnard.
The gears have already begun to turn.
He who holds the Demon Sword rules Marmo.
He who holds the Scepter of Domination rules Lodoss.
You'll never make a good spy if you can't hide your presence.
I shall be leaving for a short while.
What does Wagnard have you up to?
I shall be at your side again before this wound heals clean.
The capital of Valis, huh? Gloomy, ain't it?
Their king is gone. They'll need time to recover.
Tell me something I don't know.
Looking for someone?
No, just...!
Highness, what did you say to Parn?
To follow his own path.
But Parn's--
- This is a dragon quest! - King Kashue!
Etoh, look after Fianna.
Kashue is headed for Fire Dragon Mountain?
It would seem that the illustrious mercenary king...
requires the Scepter as well.
Shall we dispose of this pebble before he gets underfoot?
Sir Ashram!
Don't be so reckless!
You can't throw your life away! Our quest...!
Demon Sword, do you sense your master has changed?
Demon Sword of Darkness!
Parn, the tea's ready.
King Kashue's left us behind...
and we don't know where to start looking for Wood.
Not like us, eh Parn?
Not knowing what's to be done. What we're here for.
Etoh.
Deed!
I'd wondered what challenge a High Elf would present.
What do you want of me?
Your reputation for being stuck up seems well deserved.
We should report to Wagnard immediately.
No, we'll rendezvous at Fire Dragon Mountain.
You don't care about the consequences?
Only he is worthy of our loyalty.
You!
I came to pay you back.
Come on! You're looking for her, aren't you?
Deed!
Wait! It's not impossible, but don't show your hand yet.
Two Dark Elf men, one woman. She's the most powerful one.
All right.Just concentrate on saving her.
We'll handle the rest.
Damn!
Why are you after Deed?!
- Hyuri! - What?!
That's right, even you guys are scared of berserkers.
He won't hold back 'cause you're a lady, either!
A retreat would appear to be in order here.
Deed! Deed!
I'm...all right.
Their spell... doesn't last long.
They're... Fire Dragon Mountain...
What?
Marmo...headed to Fire Dragon Mountain...
The Marmo are headed there ?!
King Kashue!
Demon dragon. Wait for me!
Once I've beaten you and recovered the Scepter of Domination...
I will make all of Lodoss mine!
Shooting Star! This time your sleep will last all eternity!
The Marmo and Shooting Star! It won't be easy!
I'm going! To Fire Dragon Mountain!
Didn't you clear your debt?
You guys seem like you're headed for some fun. Right, Orson?
Thanks for the help back there.
Didn't expect to hear that from an elf.
Don't worry. From here on, we're with you.
That's okay!
Once he's found a path to run, Parn's not afraid of anything!
Times change. People change.
There are those with ambitions.
And there are those who struggle to build a future.
And now, opposing desires once again...
move across Lodoss to clash in a new struggle!
Next Episode
As ambitions burn, the fire dragon awakens.
Within the flaming hell of Fire Dragon Mountain...
we face Ashram in a new battle!
Next time, on Record of Lodoss War:
Episode 1 0 - ''The Demon Dragon of Fire Dragon Mountain''
I will defend the peace of Lodoss with my life!
The Demon Dragon of Fire Dragon Mountain
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