Dungeons & Dragons 2000

Empress Savina rules over the enchanting realm of Izmer, where a young duo of thieves, Ridley and Snails, unwittingly find themselves embroiled in her perilous mission to locate the fabled Scepter of Savrille. This legendary artifact possesses the immense power to command the Red Dragons, offering the promise of freedom and justice for all inhabitants of the empire. However, lurking in the shadows is the malevolent Damodar, the ruthless minion of the wicked sorcerer Profion, who covets the scepter for himself. With the possibility of plunging the realm into everlasting darkness looming, Profion declares war on the Empress.

Amid this turmoil, the Empire of Izmer is split, governed by the Mages—an elite group of magic users who suppress the non-magical Commoners. The backdrop intensifies when Profion (portrayed by Jeremy Irons) ingeniously conjures a scepter to dominate the Gold Dragons, but the experiment goes awry, unleashing chaos as a dragon breaks free from his control. In the heart of this calamity, Ridley and Snails witness the unfolding devastation, vehemently declaring their desire to avenge their oppressed kin, with Ridley dubbing himself “Ridley the Savior.”

As their adventure unfolds, they daringly infiltrate the Magic School to pilfer magical artifacts. However, they are promptly ensnared by the talented young Mage Marina, who, upon witnessing a hostage situation involving the Library wizard, inadvertently drags the thieves into her perilous escape. They unite with a dwarf named Elwood, encountering various threats alongside the enigmatic Norda, who serves as a tracker for Empress Savina.

Through a treacherous maze filled with danger and deception, our heroes relentlessly chase the legendary gem known as the “Eye of the Dragon,” which is critical for accessing the tomb where the scepter lies in wait. But Profion, cunning and relentless, begins to hunt them down, capturing Marina and engaging in a battle of wits and strength against Ridley and his allies.

Ridley, overcome with feelings of vengeance and rage, ultimately rises against Damodar, culminating in a tragic showdown that costs him dearly as he loses his dear friend Snails. However, together with Marina, Elwood, and Norda, they refuse to yield, vowing to thwart Profion’s dark ambitions once and for all.

As the conflict escalates in the capital city of Sumdall, an epic clash ignites between the forces of Empress Savina and Profion. Ridley’s journey leads him to a devastating revelation—the power of the Rod holds a dreadful curse. He grapples with temptation, yet ultimately chooses selflessness over power by shattering the Rod, rejecting the dark path that lies before him.

In a final twist of fate, Empress Savina rewards the heroes with accolades, recognizing their bravery in the face of adversity. As Ridley stands solemnly at Snails’ grave, echoing the proclamation of being the “savior,” the bonds forged in battle resonate in a fitting tribute to friendship and sacrifice. The closing moments are filled with hope as Ridley, Norda, Marina, and Elwood embrace their fates, embarking on a magical journey beyond the stars, signaling a new dawn for the Empire of Izmer.