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The Sword and the Sorcerer 1982

A vengeful prince seeks retribution for the massacre of his family, wielding a formidable three-sided sword on a dangerous quest. Accompanied by a princess, he confronts ruthless enemies and navigates a medieval realm filled with magic and chaos, striving for both revenge and a chance at redemption. His path is fraught with peril as he battles to overcome the forces that destroyed his loved ones.

A vengeful prince seeks retribution for the massacre of his family, wielding a formidable three-sided sword on a dangerous quest. Accompanied by a princess, he confronts ruthless enemies and navigates a medieval realm filled with magic and chaos, striving for both revenge and a chance at redemption. His path is fraught with peril as he battles to overcome the forces that destroyed his loved ones.

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As the sun sets over Tomb Island, King Titus Cromwell](/actor/titus-cromwell) and his fierce entourage arrive, intent on locating Xusia of Delos, a legendary sorcerer capable of wielding dark powers that could alter Cromwell’s fate. Aiming to usurp his rival, King Richard, ruler of the wealth-laden kingdom of Ehdan, Cromwell cunningly persuades one of Xusia’s followers to rouse the ancient mage from his long sleep. Once awakened, Cromwell manipulates Xusia into joining his cause, preparing to unleash the sorcerer’s malevolence against the formidable forces of King Richard.

Yet, as Cromwell’s grip on power tightens, paranoia begins to consume him. In an act of calculated treachery, he drives a dagger into Xusia’s heart, sending the sorcerer plummeting off a cliff, silencing his dark magic—at least for the moment.

Simultaneously, King Richard readies his kingdom for a final confrontation against Cromwell’s advancing army, urging his family to seek refuge by the river. He entrusts his youngest son, Talon, with a sacred triple-bladed sword, a powerful talisman meant for vengeance should tragedy befall him.

After the devastating battle, Talon encounters Mogullen, his father’s most loyal confidant, whose injuries are severe yet survivable. The old soldier delivers grim news: the kingdom is lost, and Cromwell’s tyranny appears unavoidable. Just as Talon gazes across the ravaged land, he catches a glimpse of his father’s lifeless body, condemned moments before the executioner’s blade descends.

Overcome with rage and a desire for revenge, Talon mounts his steed and races towards the river, but arrives too late to save his mother from Cromwell’s brutal wrath. Escaping capture and certain death, he flees his homeland, his heart hardened by the pain of loss.

Years pass, and Talon returns, now forged into a relentless warrior, driven by his thirst for vengeance against those who wronged him. Meanwhile, Xusia, nursing his own grievances towards Cromwell, seeks to repay the king for his betrayal. In Ehdan, hope flickers as Prince Mikah, son of Richard’s closest ally, rallies a rebellion in pursuit of rightful kingship.

The uprising gains traction as Machelli, Cromwell’s warlord, confirms battle plans with his commander, while Mikah shares news of their cause with his sister, Alana. Just as they begin to weave a tapestry of hope for their rebellion, Cromwell strikes from the shadows, capturing Mikah and threatening their fragile alliance.

In a desperate attempt to evade Cromwell’s henchmen, Alana finds herself cornered. In a dramatic turn, Talon intervenes, demonstrating his prowess as he fights off her captors and rescues the beleaguered princess from despair.

With a burning commitment to free her brother and other trapped rebels besieged by Cromwell’s deadly Red Dragon archers, Alana forms a tenuous alliance with a mercenary, offering a fateful night as payment. After this transaction, Talon embarks on a perilous mission, but Cromwell’s soldiers spring a trap, capturing both Alana and Talon.

Though Talon manages to free the rebels, he secretly navigates the castle’s sewers to rescue Mikah from captivity. His victory is fleeting, as Cromwell’s vigilant watch soon leads to his capture. In a cruel twist, the ruthless king forces Alana into a marriage proposal, setting the scene for a sinister plot involving the impending death of four neighboring monarchs at a grand banquet, where Talon is meant to be executed in a public display.

However, as wedding festivities commence, Talon finds the strength to break free from his binds just seconds before Mikah’s insurgency crashes into the hall, overwhelming Cromwell’s defenses.

In a chaotic struggle, Cromwell attempts to escape with Alana, but Talon stands in their way, while the rebels collide with Cromwell’s mercenaries. Just then, Machelli leads Alana to ancient catacombs beneath the castle, revealing his true identity as Xusia, the powerful sorcerer. As Cromwell confronts him, he quickly realizes he is no match for Xusia’s formidable magic. Yet, Talon’s courage shines through as he withstands Xusia’s powers long enough to deliver a fatal blow with a hidden blade.

With Xusia defeated, Talon faces Cromwell in a fierce duel, ultimately ending the tyrant’s reign with a deadly, spring-loaded blade concealed in his gauntlet. Even after dispatching Cromwell, Talon’s troubles aren’t over; he must save Alana from the deadly coils of a massive constrictor snake. Just when all seems resolved, Xusia rises again, but Talon quickly puts an end to the sorcerer’s dark return.

Uninterested in seizing the throne of Ehdan for himself, Talon yields power to Mikah and fulfills his promise of one final night with Alana. As he prepares to depart with a group of mercenaries—including Rodrigo, a loyal rebel—Talon embarks on a journey into the unknown, ready for whatever challenges await.

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The Sword and the Sorcerer Themes and Keywords

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The Sword and the Sorcerer Other Names and Titles

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L'épée sauvage A Espada e os Bárbaros Cromwell el rey de los bárbaros La spada a tre lame A Espada e o Feiticeiro La espada y el hechicero Talon im Kampf gegen das Imperium Sværdet og troldmanden Meč a čaroděj Julma miekka Oi Varvaroi Talen kardja - Harc a mágia ellen De wraak der Barbaren Miecz i czarnoksieznik Det grymma svärdet Barbarlar Οι Βάρβαροι Меч і чаклун L'Epée sauvage Det Grymma Svärdet 스워드 Talen kardja - Harc a mágia ellen (A varázsló és a kard) Меч и колдун 巫术神剑 L'Épée sauvage

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L'épée sauvage A Espada e os Bárbaros Cromwell el rey de los bárbaros La spada a tre lame A Espada e o Feiticeiro La espada y el hechicero Talon im Kampf gegen das Imperium Sværdet og troldmanden Meč a čaroděj Julma miekka Oi Varvaroi Talen kardja - Harc a mágia ellen De wraak der Barbaren Miecz i czarnoksieznik Det grymma svärdet Barbarlar Οι Βάρβαροι Меч і чаклун L'Epée sauvage Det Grymma Svärdet 스워드 Talen kardja - Harc a mágia ellen (A varázsló és a kard) Меч и колдун 巫术神剑 L'Épée sauvage

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