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 Wizard's Ambition
The narrow victory in the seemingly hopeless battle...
with the demon dragon Shooting Star has caused...
Flaim's royal castle of Akrohd to be thrown into a joyous uproar.
And news of the safe return of King Kashue...
who had been given up for dead was cause enough...
for the battle-weary soldiers to forget for a moment...
the ominous events brewing in Marmo.
Parn.
Sorry I woke you.
That's all right.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Parn.
Thank you.
Sure.
Were you with Parn?
What's wrong?
That's what I hate about you, Orson!
You should know when to talk about something else.
How many years have we been together?!
- Marmo? - Aye.
With Ashram dead...
we assumed it would revert to just another dark land.
How can I describe it?
It's as if the entire island has come to life.
What?
At times the earth shakes and growls like some great beast.
Even the creatures who dwell there seem to be afraid.
Afraid...?
I'm...?!
Is a man's path in life ever really of his choosing?
Who's there?!
The elf only existed to allow you to fulfill your purpose.
My purpose?
Do you truly wish to end up as Wagnard's puppet?
What...?!
Wagnard has no intention of following you.
That comes as no surprise.
The Scepter of Domination.
What do you think his real use for it shall be?
I imagine even Kardis would have to submit to it.
Who the devil are you?!
Soul Crusher.
It would appear you've mastered it.
But will it serve you against Kardis?
What?!
The boy known as Parn...
He will surely come to Marmo as well.
Parn.
You?!
Return to Marmo.
All Lodoss must now go there as well.
Go to Moss?
You want me to carry this letter to them?
Shadam will be riding for Raiden.
We must gather all of Lodoss' forces for this task.
The Marmo have the Scepter of Domination, don't they?
''Scepter of Domination?''
Whoever holds the Scepter holds Lodoss.
Gimme a break! With Beld and Ashram dead, there's no one left!
No.
There's something else afoot here.
Something is happening on Marmo.
You're saying we have to gather the island's scattered forces?
Count me out! Sounds like a load of bull to me!
I've heard legends that say Kardis sleeps beneath Marmo.
Kardis the Destroyer?!
You're saying Kardis is being resurrected on Marmo?!
Once she is it'll be too late!
Deed?
So, this is the Scepter of Domination.
With this, not even Kardis' power can stand before me!
Now Lodoss will be yours to control.
''Creator of all things, mighty power emerging from chaos.''
''Made incarnate and empowered by the gods.''
''Reveal your true form and become my shield.''
Kardis. No need to be impatient.
The time draws near. And after that...
Lord Wagnard!
Come.
You should save those feelings of concern for Lodoss.
Leylia.
I really should be traveling there alone.
But Slayn, I'm glad you're here with me.
Were the situation not so grave...
I'd be able to say the many things I'd like to.
Slayn.
Slayn!
It couldn't be.
Here we part company.
Don't get your hopes up about Raiden.
A free city with no leader...
They couldn't care less about outsiders or other kingdoms.
They aren't outsiders! Raiden's part of Lodoss, too.
Listen, if someone isn't a threat, they're an outsider.
Is that how mercenaries like you see things?
Hell yeah! That's why we're bowing out of this job.
Right, Orson?
Go where you will, but so long as you oppose Marmo...
our paths will surely cross again.
I pray you safe passage.
Bye!
Shiris!
Thanks for everything!
It's up to you.
Highness.
Our border forces should be assembled here soon.
Whoa!
What's wrong?
Are you still upset about Shiris?
Of course not.
Then what's wrong?
Deed?
The Marmo will need me.
Not me so much as my powers as a High Elf.
Marmo. The Scepter of Domination. And me...
I don't know who's behind all this...
but I've a feeling I know what's happening.
Deed.
Parn.
I've found you, High Elf.
The sky looks strange. That's where Parn was headed.
Who are you?!
My name is Wagnard.
Though soon you will call me God!
What?!
Kardis!
What did you say?!
Parn, no! You can't defeat him with a sword!
''Baylos, almighty power of fiery destruction, come forth!''
''Friend Undine, spirit of water. Lend us your power!''
No mere elemental can defeat me!
Enough of this farce.
Deed, run for it!
Parn!
PARN!
Deed!
DEED!!!
Fool.
I won't let you... take Deed...!
Deed...! I'll save...!!!
Farewell.
Deed.
- Shiris! Take cover! - But...!
Deed.
Don't worry yourself.
You're all right now, Parn.
Etoh's treatment alone wasn't enough to save you.
Slayn?!
Deed! Where's Deed?!
Don't push yourself.
Deed! If I don't get her back, that wizard will...!
- Parn! Be still! - But...!
Do you know how much power she used to gather those light elementals?!
The light she gave to your father's sword...
is what led us all to you.
The one who took her away was probably Wagnard.
Wagnard...?
The eternal life of a High Elf.
Such power would be needed to resurrect the dark goddess.
Use Deed's life to revive Kardis?!
Deed... Deed!
Deed!
DEED!
Where are you going without even a sword?
Gotta death wish all of a sudden?
And what about that letter Kashue gave you to deliver?!
- For crying out loud! - We'll take it to Moss.
Orson!
I think Shiris was thinking of doing it already.
Orson.
You think my pal and I aren't right for the job?
Listen, just don't die before we see you again!
Guys.
As bull-headed as always, I see.
Parn, Princess Fianna wants you to have this.
That's...
King Fahn's sword.
Etoh.
She thought it was only right that you carry it.
To Marmo, then.
Beld is no more. Fahn is no more.
Within this chaos, who shall be the one to gain control of Lodoss?
Even now, the full might of Lodoss moves towards a final battle...
with the forces of Darkness on the island of Marmo!
And is there still a chance for Ashram's ambitions to be realized?!
Next Episode
Beneath Marmo lies the legendary altar of the dark goddess.
Within these depths...
Deed's life will be sacrificed to revive Kardis.
Saving Deed means saving Lodoss itself.
Deed, wait for me! I'll rescue you or die trying!
Next time, on Record of Lodoss War:
Episode 1 2 - ''Final Battle! Marmo - The Dark Island''
Final Battle! Marmo - The Dark Island Episode 1 2 - ''Final Battle! Marmo - The Dark Island''
Final Battle! Marmo - The Dark Island I will defend the peace of Lodoss with my life!
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