1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:08,291 A NETFLIX SERIES 2 00:00:14,083 --> 00:00:17,791 10 A.D. ONE YEAR SINCE THE VARUS BATTLE 3 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:22,875 THE CHERUSCI HAVE RETREATED DEEP INTO THE PROTECTION OF THE NORTHERN FORESTS 4 00:00:24,375 --> 00:00:27,958 REIK ARI IS TO BECOME KING, UNITING THE TRIBES FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 00:00:29,250 --> 00:00:34,333 BUT THE ROMAN EMPIRE HAS NOT GIVEN UP ITS CLAIM TO THE LAND OF THE BARBARIANS 6 00:01:14,333 --> 00:01:15,583 Stop! 7 00:01:21,916 --> 00:01:24,875 Some savages dropped their whore. 8 00:01:25,750 --> 00:01:27,166 Is she still alive? 9 00:01:40,958 --> 00:01:43,708 Take her to Commander Tiberius. 10 00:01:45,791 --> 00:01:48,000 She'll be an additional present. 11 00:01:50,375 --> 00:01:54,000 If these barbarian whores weren't so filthy, 12 00:01:54,833 --> 00:01:57,000 maybe we could do something with them. 13 00:02:01,083 --> 00:02:03,041 -To arms! -To arms! 14 00:02:07,916 --> 00:02:09,333 Build a turtle! 15 00:02:19,875 --> 00:02:20,916 To hell with that! 16 00:03:01,541 --> 00:03:04,416 Take as much as you can carry and burn the rest! 17 00:03:04,916 --> 00:03:09,041 Goatskins. The Suebi will pay us a fortune for them. 18 00:03:10,208 --> 00:03:13,583 And make a bigger fortune selling them back to the Romans. 19 00:03:14,291 --> 00:03:15,541 Were there more? 20 00:03:16,333 --> 00:03:17,750 All the carts are full of them. 21 00:03:18,958 --> 00:03:20,583 What do they need them for? 22 00:03:26,041 --> 00:03:27,083 What is it? 23 00:03:29,708 --> 00:03:30,958 They need them for contubernia. 24 00:03:31,916 --> 00:03:34,500 Contu-what? What does that mean? 25 00:03:35,041 --> 00:03:36,875 Contubernia are big tents. 26 00:03:37,625 --> 00:03:38,708 For soldiers. 27 00:03:40,458 --> 00:03:42,041 For thousands of soldiers. 28 00:03:43,833 --> 00:03:46,166 Send messengers to Reik Aldarich and Reik Brandolf. 29 00:03:46,666 --> 00:03:47,833 We need to talk. 30 00:04:06,291 --> 00:04:09,583 Arminius, that devil. 31 00:04:10,291 --> 00:04:12,875 He tricked Varus back then. 32 00:04:12,958 --> 00:04:17,291 But this time Tiberius is doing nothing and we're dropping… 33 00:04:21,166 --> 00:04:22,416 like flies. 34 00:04:23,666 --> 00:04:25,166 Prefect Germanicus. 35 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,583 Stop spouting nonsense. 36 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:33,958 Arminius is mortal too. 37 00:04:37,791 --> 00:04:41,583 We'll just have to teach him how to die. 38 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:54,666 Tents for an entire legion! 39 00:04:54,750 --> 00:04:56,416 We can't put up with this any longer. 40 00:04:57,458 --> 00:04:59,416 We should ride out tonight. 41 00:04:59,500 --> 00:05:02,333 Every village where we find skins, we burn it down. 42 00:05:02,416 --> 00:05:05,166 -No questions asked! -We will stick to the strategy. 43 00:05:05,750 --> 00:05:06,958 Tiberius. 44 00:05:07,041 --> 00:05:08,750 These are my men. 45 00:05:09,333 --> 00:05:10,750 My comrades. 46 00:05:11,500 --> 00:05:12,583 My brothers. 47 00:05:14,708 --> 00:05:19,625 It must not be our strategy for even one of them to be killed by these animals. 48 00:05:20,208 --> 00:05:23,208 No attacks until the new legions arrive. 49 00:05:29,666 --> 00:05:30,875 Germanicus. 50 00:05:30,958 --> 00:05:35,958 Son, Rome has an endless supply of brave commanders, but you… 51 00:05:36,791 --> 00:05:38,916 You will become the next caesar. 52 00:05:40,458 --> 00:05:43,250 Start thinking like one. 53 00:05:43,333 --> 00:05:47,833 Why crush a few tribes when you can sack the whole country? 54 00:06:22,708 --> 00:06:25,041 Thumelicus. Hello, my little reik. 55 00:06:28,166 --> 00:06:29,250 Thank you. 56 00:06:36,833 --> 00:06:38,083 What is it? 57 00:06:39,541 --> 00:06:41,375 It was a success, wasn't it? 58 00:06:41,958 --> 00:06:44,875 Rome is getting ever closer. War is not far off. 59 00:06:46,458 --> 00:06:48,875 The officer earlier mentioned Tiberius. 60 00:06:49,583 --> 00:06:52,083 That means the camp by the river is under his command. 61 00:06:53,250 --> 00:06:55,666 Tiberius only shows up when things get serious. 62 00:06:55,750 --> 00:06:58,458 We've already shown Varus what "serious" means. 63 00:06:59,791 --> 00:07:04,625 Tiberius is Rome's supreme commander. He has imperium proconsulare. 64 00:07:05,291 --> 00:07:06,458 He has what? 65 00:07:06,541 --> 00:07:08,500 Full authority over the legions. 66 00:07:09,666 --> 00:07:11,750 Only a caesar has as much power. 67 00:07:12,958 --> 00:07:14,833 Ultimately, he's just another Roman. 68 00:07:27,958 --> 00:07:30,958 We have scouts on the mountain passes in the south. 69 00:07:31,833 --> 00:07:34,958 If there were troop movements, we'd know. 70 00:07:35,041 --> 00:07:37,791 Reik Brandolf, the tents are proof enough. 71 00:07:37,875 --> 00:07:40,500 We're not going to wait for the soldiers that fill them. 72 00:07:41,291 --> 00:07:43,250 If you want to attack now, 73 00:07:43,958 --> 00:07:46,166 our warriors will be at your side. 74 00:07:46,250 --> 00:07:50,500 It won't be enough just to unite the Marsi, Lombards, and Cherusci. 75 00:07:50,583 --> 00:07:52,708 -Reik Hadgan will fight again. -Yes. 76 00:07:53,833 --> 00:07:55,000 For the right price. 77 00:07:55,083 --> 00:07:57,333 Reik Rurik and Ibor. 78 00:07:57,416 --> 00:07:59,000 The Chatti, the Batavi. 79 00:07:59,083 --> 00:08:01,375 Everyone will support you. 80 00:08:01,458 --> 00:08:03,291 It won't be enough, Aldarich! 81 00:08:03,375 --> 00:08:06,000 We're too few to stand up to Tiberius' legion. 82 00:08:06,083 --> 00:08:10,458 Especially if another's on its way. They won't make the same mistake again. 83 00:08:11,041 --> 00:08:15,291 A second legion increases their numbers to 20,000 men. In a secure camp. 84 00:08:15,791 --> 00:08:18,875 Together, we add up to maybe 8,000. That's nothing. 85 00:08:18,958 --> 00:08:19,833 Marbod. 86 00:08:20,958 --> 00:08:22,000 The Marcomanni. 87 00:08:24,833 --> 00:08:27,625 -He won't stand with us. -He's got 70,000 men. 88 00:08:27,708 --> 00:08:29,291 70,000? 89 00:08:29,375 --> 00:08:32,833 Marbod's never cared what happens to us in the west. Never. 90 00:08:33,416 --> 00:08:37,291 -The danger has never been this great. -We have to try everything. 91 00:08:37,375 --> 00:08:40,958 And that means one thing. We need Marbod's army. 92 00:08:41,958 --> 00:08:44,958 Who else, if not you, could convince him, Ari? 93 00:08:47,791 --> 00:08:52,166 Marbod should already be on his way here for the big folkmoot on the solstice. 94 00:08:53,500 --> 00:08:54,458 That's perfect. 95 00:08:54,541 --> 00:08:55,625 See? 96 00:08:57,625 --> 00:08:59,416 A sign from the gods. 97 00:09:10,333 --> 00:09:12,416 Odvulf, bring Reik Rurik ten horses. 98 00:09:12,500 --> 00:09:15,375 Tell him that if he helps us, I'll lay no claim to the spoils. 99 00:09:15,458 --> 00:09:17,750 And bring the same message to Reik Thorleif. 100 00:09:17,833 --> 00:09:18,958 I'll ride right away. 101 00:09:22,583 --> 00:09:23,416 See you later. 102 00:09:29,250 --> 00:09:30,916 Think ten horses are enough? 103 00:09:32,750 --> 00:09:35,666 And Marbod? You have to talk to him. 104 00:09:37,500 --> 00:09:40,000 Invite him out hunting. Or fishing. 105 00:09:40,083 --> 00:09:43,583 Or… for some beer and whores. 106 00:09:48,291 --> 00:09:52,166 Marbod is clever. He'll already know we want his forces. 107 00:09:52,708 --> 00:09:53,541 You know him? 108 00:09:56,625 --> 00:09:57,500 A long time ago. 109 00:10:05,916 --> 00:10:09,458 Marbod, my prince. We're ready. May I show you our progress? 110 00:10:12,125 --> 00:10:14,375 The tent is almost complete. 111 00:10:14,458 --> 00:10:18,166 Shall we dig ditches and build palisades? 112 00:10:18,250 --> 00:10:20,208 That won't be necessary. 113 00:10:22,416 --> 00:10:25,250 Nobody will dare break the peace at the folkmoot. 114 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:26,583 Very good, my prince. 115 00:10:28,041 --> 00:10:30,125 What a hellhole. 116 00:10:31,750 --> 00:10:33,041 These insects! 117 00:10:35,541 --> 00:10:38,750 We haven't needed the folkmoot for the last few years. 118 00:10:39,583 --> 00:10:42,958 This year is different. The future of the tribes. 119 00:10:44,458 --> 00:10:46,000 The victory over Varus. 120 00:10:48,125 --> 00:10:50,666 Since when do we care about the other tribes? 121 00:10:50,750 --> 00:10:52,458 They care about us. 122 00:10:53,333 --> 00:10:55,333 That's something we should use. 123 00:10:59,375 --> 00:11:00,375 Reik Marbod! 124 00:11:02,250 --> 00:11:05,041 Talio from the Cherusci tribe. 125 00:11:06,416 --> 00:11:10,208 My reik Ari, son of Segimer, sends his greetings. 126 00:11:11,666 --> 00:11:12,791 Reik Ari… 127 00:11:16,125 --> 00:11:17,250 Is that all? 128 00:11:17,333 --> 00:11:19,416 Ari invites you to hunt with him 129 00:11:20,125 --> 00:11:22,125 before the folkmoot at the solstice. 130 00:11:23,416 --> 00:11:24,875 To hunt. 131 00:11:26,166 --> 00:11:27,125 Just that? 132 00:11:27,958 --> 00:11:29,791 For the pleasure of hunting? 133 00:11:33,416 --> 00:11:34,250 Yes. 134 00:11:35,625 --> 00:11:37,208 For the pleasure of hunting. 135 00:11:37,875 --> 00:11:38,875 Tell him 136 00:11:40,583 --> 00:11:42,208 I accept his invitation. 137 00:11:43,708 --> 00:11:45,708 I take pleasure in hunting too. 138 00:11:52,625 --> 00:11:53,625 Ari… 139 00:12:14,750 --> 00:12:17,166 You're thinking so loudly I can't sleep. 140 00:12:19,958 --> 00:12:23,000 With or without Marbod, you'll find a way. 141 00:12:25,666 --> 00:12:27,833 The gods love those who don't wait for the gods, 142 00:12:29,250 --> 00:12:31,250 and take matters into their own hands. 143 00:12:32,541 --> 00:12:34,291 What did Runa say about it? 144 00:12:36,916 --> 00:12:38,708 I'll have to sacrifice a whole ram. 145 00:12:54,791 --> 00:12:58,166 I had to learn that I could take my destiny into my own hands. 146 00:13:01,041 --> 00:13:02,791 That I could be who I want. 147 00:13:15,000 --> 00:13:17,375 I'm a Roman too, Thusnelda. 148 00:13:20,041 --> 00:13:21,750 I can't just wash that away. 149 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:24,416 You are who you are. 150 00:14:15,041 --> 00:14:17,875 Good. You, wait. 151 00:14:22,791 --> 00:14:24,208 Halt. 152 00:14:26,083 --> 00:14:27,291 Are you here for the market? 153 00:14:28,375 --> 00:14:33,500 I'm Prefect Flavus Quinctilius Varus, 6th legion, on a secret mission 154 00:14:33,583 --> 00:14:35,250 of paramount importance! 155 00:14:35,875 --> 00:14:37,833 -Do you have any papers? -Let me enter. 156 00:14:37,916 --> 00:14:39,708 Open the gate! 157 00:15:00,125 --> 00:15:02,750 Commander Tiberius, I'm so sorry. 158 00:15:02,833 --> 00:15:04,125 Speak, soldier. 159 00:15:04,208 --> 00:15:06,541 A visitor for you. Flavus Quinctilius Varus. 160 00:15:07,666 --> 00:15:09,875 Flavus Varus? 161 00:15:09,958 --> 00:15:11,333 He dares to come here? 162 00:15:25,916 --> 00:15:26,916 Hail Caesar. 163 00:15:27,875 --> 00:15:29,458 Commander Tiberius. 164 00:15:31,958 --> 00:15:33,083 Germanicus. 165 00:15:34,666 --> 00:15:35,666 Proconsul. 166 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:38,250 Hail Caesar. 167 00:15:41,458 --> 00:15:44,333 The emperor's name in the mouth of Arminius' brother? 168 00:15:44,416 --> 00:15:48,083 I am on a secret mission for the capture of high traitor Arminius. 169 00:15:48,166 --> 00:15:50,666 By order of Caesar Augustus himself. 170 00:15:50,750 --> 00:15:54,791 I am asking for an elite troop of 50 cavalry 171 00:15:55,375 --> 00:15:58,291 in support of my honorable endeavor, Commander Tiberius. 172 00:16:01,541 --> 00:16:03,208 We received no such order. 173 00:16:03,958 --> 00:16:05,291 No orders received? 174 00:16:07,125 --> 00:16:08,125 Nothing. 175 00:16:11,041 --> 00:16:15,500 I can't imagine why the order hasn't come through, Dominus. 176 00:16:18,541 --> 00:16:20,458 Rome was quite clear. 177 00:16:22,625 --> 00:16:25,958 Why would they trust a traitor's brother with anything? 178 00:16:27,208 --> 00:16:32,916 I suppose that Rome in its wisdom felt that only I could capture my kin. 179 00:16:33,000 --> 00:16:35,416 Ha! You insult the legions! 180 00:16:35,500 --> 00:16:36,833 I do no such thing! 181 00:16:36,916 --> 00:16:38,125 Expel him, Father. 182 00:16:38,208 --> 00:16:43,333 -Dominus, I can capture Arminius! I can! -He's lying, Father! Expel him! 183 00:16:45,041 --> 00:16:49,666 My orders are to wait here until additional legions arrive. 184 00:16:50,250 --> 00:16:52,500 Unless I get new orders, of course. 185 00:16:53,708 --> 00:16:54,541 Flavus, 186 00:16:55,625 --> 00:16:59,750 you have my hope that you can acquire your brother without support. 187 00:17:02,041 --> 00:17:04,875 -But I can't-- -If you cannot, then you cannot. 188 00:17:05,875 --> 00:17:09,458 I imagine they'll kill you before you even get close. 189 00:17:09,541 --> 00:17:11,291 Still… 190 00:17:11,875 --> 00:17:13,375 Best of luck. 191 00:17:13,458 --> 00:17:15,333 Then that's what I'll do. 192 00:17:15,416 --> 00:17:17,541 I'll capture him and bring him to you. 193 00:17:17,625 --> 00:17:18,583 Hail Caesar! 194 00:17:18,666 --> 00:17:20,833 Yes, of course, hail Caesar. 195 00:18:33,208 --> 00:18:35,375 Thusnelda, the Cheruscan. 196 00:18:36,458 --> 00:18:38,666 Your reputation has reached us in the east. 197 00:18:39,250 --> 00:18:40,583 Welcome. 198 00:18:41,208 --> 00:18:44,125 My wife, Odarike, daughter of Tudrus. 199 00:18:46,958 --> 00:18:48,666 Quaint place you have here. 200 00:18:49,250 --> 00:18:52,083 As enemies of the Roman Empire, we hide in small villages. 201 00:18:57,583 --> 00:18:59,166 It's been a long time, Ari. 202 00:19:02,250 --> 00:19:03,250 Yes. 203 00:19:04,375 --> 00:19:05,875 It has. 204 00:19:07,250 --> 00:19:11,458 Well then, how about a long embrace? 205 00:19:23,458 --> 00:19:24,875 Let's go hunting. 206 00:19:58,541 --> 00:20:00,500 This was my favorite place as a child. 207 00:20:02,375 --> 00:20:03,291 Our land, 208 00:20:04,166 --> 00:20:05,666 as far as the eye can see. 209 00:20:12,666 --> 00:20:14,750 "For the pleasure of hunting," huh? 210 00:20:18,416 --> 00:20:19,833 You want something from me. 211 00:20:22,250 --> 00:20:24,333 I never want to see another camp here. 212 00:20:24,416 --> 00:20:25,958 It's just one camp. 213 00:20:26,041 --> 00:20:27,500 Their numbers are increasing, Marbod. 214 00:20:29,208 --> 00:20:31,208 But together we can stop them. 215 00:20:42,208 --> 00:20:46,041 Isn't it nice to see the tribes all free and independent now? 216 00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:49,375 "The tribes"? What does that mean? 217 00:20:50,375 --> 00:20:52,625 -I mean that the tribes-- -I know what you mean. 218 00:20:53,541 --> 00:20:54,375 But… 219 00:20:56,500 --> 00:20:59,583 when I look around here, I see only Cherusci. You. 220 00:21:00,291 --> 00:21:03,583 And if you came to me, you'd only see Marcomanni. Us. 221 00:21:04,375 --> 00:21:06,041 And maybe that's a good thing. 222 00:21:13,041 --> 00:21:14,583 Can I offer you something, Odarike? 223 00:21:15,166 --> 00:21:17,666 I'd like to sit in the shade. 224 00:21:17,750 --> 00:21:21,375 And… maybe a drink of water? 225 00:21:22,083 --> 00:21:25,208 Fresh, clean water? Do you have such a thing here? 226 00:21:35,625 --> 00:21:37,208 You want my warriors. 227 00:21:41,166 --> 00:21:44,500 I could give a hundred reasons why I wouldn't pick a fight with Rome. 228 00:21:44,583 --> 00:21:47,250 -Give me one that really counts. -This here. 229 00:21:47,833 --> 00:21:50,041 We're here and can talk to each other. 230 00:21:52,041 --> 00:21:53,000 Can't you feel it? 231 00:21:53,750 --> 00:21:54,875 That's peace. 232 00:21:56,833 --> 00:21:57,958 Don't be so naive. 233 00:22:02,750 --> 00:22:04,083 Be careful of what you say. 234 00:22:04,166 --> 00:22:06,083 This peace won't last, Marbod. 235 00:22:06,166 --> 00:22:08,500 It only exists because they're waiting for reinforcements. 236 00:22:08,583 --> 00:22:09,750 They're preparing. 237 00:22:09,833 --> 00:22:12,000 And then your peace will be over, I promise. 238 00:22:18,500 --> 00:22:20,125 Just a little sip. 239 00:22:26,958 --> 00:22:28,666 What a good eater! 240 00:22:28,750 --> 00:22:29,708 Yes, he is. 241 00:22:37,125 --> 00:22:38,333 Lovely and sweet. 242 00:22:39,333 --> 00:22:42,708 So, even the most primitive villagers can brew mead. 243 00:22:44,083 --> 00:22:46,166 I'm glad there's something here you like. 244 00:22:47,083 --> 00:22:51,000 You know, after the first two, my breasts were still in reasonable shape. 245 00:22:51,750 --> 00:22:53,458 But after the third… 246 00:22:54,958 --> 00:22:56,458 "Once upon a time..." 247 00:22:59,166 --> 00:23:00,458 Do you want more children? 248 00:23:02,333 --> 00:23:04,625 Of course. You? 249 00:23:05,125 --> 00:23:06,916 Under no circumstances. 250 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:08,375 And Marbod? 251 00:23:08,458 --> 00:23:10,833 Marbod is happy with his children. 252 00:23:12,541 --> 00:23:14,000 With his children. 253 00:23:18,875 --> 00:23:21,708 One day, the Romans came and massacred my tribe. 254 00:23:22,791 --> 00:23:25,291 Killed my family and took me to Rome. 255 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:28,583 At 17, they sent me back and made me reik. 256 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:33,416 That's when I realized it had been their plan from the start. 257 00:23:33,500 --> 00:23:37,083 But I took the chance and moved my tribe to the east. 258 00:23:38,458 --> 00:23:39,583 A new land. 259 00:23:40,916 --> 00:23:42,083 A new life. 260 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:50,416 How can you be so indifferent toward the Romans after all that? 261 00:23:51,875 --> 00:23:54,333 Precisely because of what I experienced. 262 00:23:56,791 --> 00:23:58,750 I just don't want any more trouble. 263 00:24:01,833 --> 00:24:02,750 You're afraid. 264 00:24:06,875 --> 00:24:08,500 You see this? 265 00:24:09,333 --> 00:24:12,500 The boy who hid from looting soldiers back then, 266 00:24:12,583 --> 00:24:15,625 who was then discovered, tortured, and beaten half to death... 267 00:24:15,708 --> 00:24:16,583 Yes, Ari. 268 00:24:17,166 --> 00:24:18,541 That boy was afraid. 269 00:24:22,250 --> 00:24:23,916 I know no fear now. 270 00:24:26,250 --> 00:24:27,583 Of anything or anyone. 271 00:24:31,875 --> 00:24:33,166 Will you support us? 272 00:24:39,958 --> 00:24:41,000 I… 273 00:24:43,125 --> 00:24:45,125 I'll give it some serious thought. 274 00:24:56,583 --> 00:24:57,625 Well? 275 00:24:58,416 --> 00:25:00,625 Will Marbod support you at the folkmoot? 276 00:25:01,125 --> 00:25:02,791 He says he'll think about it. 277 00:25:03,375 --> 00:25:05,208 Will he bring his 70,000 men? 278 00:25:06,791 --> 00:25:09,125 You never know where his thoughts will lead. 279 00:25:09,208 --> 00:25:10,416 What does Rurik say? 280 00:25:10,500 --> 00:25:14,166 He says we can count on him. Odvulf is still with Reik Thorleif. 281 00:25:14,250 --> 00:25:15,791 I'm riding out to Gudmunt. 282 00:25:17,166 --> 00:25:18,708 That just leaves Hadgan. 283 00:25:18,791 --> 00:25:21,500 That won't be easy. We can't ask him directly. 284 00:25:22,625 --> 00:25:25,333 And he needs to feel he's getting the maximum benefit. 285 00:25:27,666 --> 00:25:28,958 My father. 286 00:25:30,708 --> 00:25:32,083 I'll take care of it. 287 00:25:32,708 --> 00:25:34,250 I'll ride out to see him tomorrow. 288 00:25:38,458 --> 00:25:40,208 How do you know Marbod so well? 289 00:25:41,416 --> 00:25:43,291 You greeted each other like old friends. 290 00:25:47,291 --> 00:25:49,250 We spent our youth together. 291 00:25:50,250 --> 00:25:51,291 In Rome. 292 00:25:51,833 --> 00:25:54,000 He was also a tribute from his tribe. 293 00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:56,541 Just like my brother and I. 294 00:25:57,500 --> 00:25:59,125 Can we trust him? 295 00:26:00,333 --> 00:26:01,375 I hope so. 296 00:26:06,583 --> 00:26:07,541 My prince? 297 00:26:10,500 --> 00:26:12,583 There's a Roman who wants to talk to you. 298 00:26:12,666 --> 00:26:15,250 One Roman? All alone? 299 00:26:17,750 --> 00:26:19,333 That's what I call bold. 300 00:26:28,541 --> 00:26:30,833 Greetings, Marbod… 301 00:26:31,958 --> 00:26:34,041 Prince of the Marcomanni. 302 00:26:47,125 --> 00:26:50,541 Flavus Quinctilius Varus. 303 00:27:16,041 --> 00:27:17,375 Officer Flavus. 304 00:27:18,958 --> 00:27:20,958 I was recently transferred here 305 00:27:21,041 --> 00:27:23,250 and didn't want to pass up the chance 306 00:27:23,750 --> 00:27:24,833 to pay 307 00:27:26,833 --> 00:27:27,958 an old friend 308 00:27:29,250 --> 00:27:30,625 a visit. 309 00:27:43,208 --> 00:27:45,750 How did you know I was in the west? 310 00:27:48,291 --> 00:27:50,583 The commander of 70,000 spears 311 00:27:52,041 --> 00:27:53,291 doesn't go unnoticed. 312 00:28:04,500 --> 00:28:06,791 Then you also know about the folkmoot. 313 00:28:08,750 --> 00:28:10,916 Your brother invited us over today. 314 00:28:15,333 --> 00:28:17,291 We talked about the good old days. 315 00:28:20,583 --> 00:28:22,125 I no longer have a brother. 316 00:28:29,916 --> 00:28:33,541 And you can talk to me about… the good new days. 317 00:29:07,500 --> 00:29:08,750 Dark times. 318 00:29:09,916 --> 00:29:10,875 Dark. 319 00:29:11,666 --> 00:29:13,125 Beware, Thusnelda. 320 00:29:15,625 --> 00:29:17,833 Gods, what do you want? 321 00:29:31,875 --> 00:29:36,625 Rome will be your mother now. 322 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,416 And I am your father. 323 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:19,500 Varus, I had no choice. 324 00:30:46,166 --> 00:30:47,000 Mother. 325 00:30:49,625 --> 00:30:50,708 Segestes. 326 00:30:59,375 --> 00:31:00,541 So nice to see you. 327 00:31:06,791 --> 00:31:07,833 How are you? 328 00:31:08,625 --> 00:31:10,291 I'm not here as your daughter, 329 00:31:10,375 --> 00:31:12,166 but as princess of the Cherusci. 330 00:31:14,458 --> 00:31:15,916 Your tribe needs your help. 331 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:18,958 Help? Why should we help you? 332 00:31:19,041 --> 00:31:19,875 Of course. 333 00:31:21,375 --> 00:31:23,875 -We would do anything for our tribe. -Good. 334 00:31:24,666 --> 00:31:27,333 Rome will attack soon and we need to unite the tribes. 335 00:31:28,583 --> 00:31:31,958 We need you to mediate with Hadgan. At the folkmoot tonight. 336 00:31:32,458 --> 00:31:35,750 -Hadgan only wants spoils. -He'll get them. 337 00:31:35,833 --> 00:31:38,708 But if he needs a push, he's dumb enough to listen to you. 338 00:31:38,791 --> 00:31:41,291 -So advise him. -I advise you to change your tone. 339 00:31:43,916 --> 00:31:45,000 What do I get? 340 00:31:51,416 --> 00:31:54,416 Help us with Hadgan… and you two can rejoin the tribe. 341 00:31:55,208 --> 00:31:56,583 You can count on us. 342 00:32:18,500 --> 00:32:19,750 You, boy! 343 00:32:20,791 --> 00:32:23,208 First time in Germania? 344 00:32:25,583 --> 00:32:28,041 Met any barbarians yet? 345 00:32:30,583 --> 00:32:32,541 I was there. 346 00:32:33,375 --> 00:32:37,625 The attack of the traitor, Arminius. 347 00:32:37,708 --> 00:32:40,791 Barbarians nailed the heads to the trees. 348 00:32:42,541 --> 00:32:45,916 They ripped out the guts… 349 00:32:47,750 --> 00:32:49,208 and ate them! 350 00:32:50,208 --> 00:32:52,875 From the dead, or just the wounded. 351 00:32:54,583 --> 00:32:56,458 And the testicles too. 352 00:32:59,541 --> 00:33:01,250 I think… I have to… 353 00:33:03,250 --> 00:33:07,000 Boy! Welcome to Germania! 354 00:33:08,625 --> 00:33:10,458 Have a pleasant stay! 355 00:34:04,166 --> 00:34:06,416 It's been a year of peace and healing. 356 00:34:07,166 --> 00:34:08,833 And when I look around, 357 00:34:09,500 --> 00:34:13,750 I see strong reiks and brave warriors with a common goal. 358 00:34:14,625 --> 00:34:16,666 To live in freedom without subjugation! 359 00:34:18,916 --> 00:34:20,500 We fight for our land. 360 00:34:21,166 --> 00:34:24,041 For that which has been ours from the beginning. 361 00:34:24,875 --> 00:34:27,625 They fight to steal what isn't theirs! 362 00:34:29,916 --> 00:34:33,625 But if we stand together, they won't succeed. 363 00:34:33,708 --> 00:34:36,291 Let's ride out now and fight those dogs! 364 00:34:38,833 --> 00:34:40,583 I'd like nothing more, Rurik. 365 00:34:41,958 --> 00:34:44,041 It's time to put an end to this. 366 00:34:44,625 --> 00:34:47,833 More legions are on the way. We can't wait any longer. 367 00:34:48,458 --> 00:34:50,291 Let's attack now! 368 00:34:51,166 --> 00:34:54,000 Because together, no one can stop us! 369 00:34:55,708 --> 00:34:58,333 Together, with me as king! 370 00:35:14,916 --> 00:35:18,333 A cheer for Ari, the fearless reik! 371 00:35:21,333 --> 00:35:23,541 He led you into battle like a clever wolf! 372 00:35:27,291 --> 00:35:28,833 If he becomes your king, 373 00:35:30,083 --> 00:35:31,541 he will lead you to war again. 374 00:35:33,750 --> 00:35:36,958 It's a long time since I last saw you all here. 375 00:35:41,583 --> 00:35:42,791 Reik Rurik. 376 00:35:46,750 --> 00:35:49,166 How many of your warriors were lost in that forest battle? 377 00:35:50,166 --> 00:35:51,125 Reik Thorleif! 378 00:35:54,250 --> 00:35:55,791 Where is your brother? 379 00:35:55,875 --> 00:35:57,625 Ari says, "A year of healing." 380 00:35:58,208 --> 00:36:00,250 Has your dead brother been healed? 381 00:36:00,916 --> 00:36:02,208 And you, Brandolf. 382 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,666 Last time, you were here with your three sons. 383 00:36:09,666 --> 00:36:10,791 Three sons! 384 00:36:11,833 --> 00:36:13,041 Proud warriors! 385 00:36:13,875 --> 00:36:15,791 Where are they now? 386 00:36:15,875 --> 00:36:20,875 A year ago, Ari said that you were driving the Romans from your land. 387 00:36:21,583 --> 00:36:25,416 That freedom was worth any sacrifice. 388 00:36:26,375 --> 00:36:30,500 Now, a year later, you're here again, but the Romans haven't left. 389 00:36:31,041 --> 00:36:34,916 And again, all Ari can offer you is war. 390 00:36:37,541 --> 00:36:39,791 Times have changed, Ari. 391 00:36:41,833 --> 00:36:43,833 He who only thinks like a wolf 392 00:36:44,750 --> 00:36:46,166 cannot see far. 393 00:36:46,666 --> 00:36:51,875 And a man who only knows one path is not wise enough to be your king. 394 00:36:53,583 --> 00:36:55,500 You have no right to speak that way. 395 00:36:56,541 --> 00:37:00,666 While these men were fighting, you were hiding in your village, 396 00:37:01,875 --> 00:37:03,500 you cowardly son of a bitch. 397 00:37:04,791 --> 00:37:05,708 True. 398 00:37:06,208 --> 00:37:09,541 I've been trading with the Romans for many years. 399 00:37:11,291 --> 00:37:14,625 We do business. Good business! 400 00:37:14,708 --> 00:37:17,333 The Romans trust me. 401 00:37:18,208 --> 00:37:19,541 That, my friends, 402 00:37:20,458 --> 00:37:21,875 is a better way. 403 00:37:23,500 --> 00:37:25,041 A more peaceful way. 404 00:37:26,291 --> 00:37:28,166 And it's possible for all of you. 405 00:37:30,500 --> 00:37:32,916 A year ago, you had no choice. 406 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,583 But today you do! 407 00:37:37,083 --> 00:37:38,625 Choose wisely, my friends. 408 00:37:40,416 --> 00:37:41,500 Choose wisely. 409 00:37:42,666 --> 00:37:44,666 Choose me as your king. 410 00:38:21,250 --> 00:38:23,416 Why didn't you stop them from leaving? 411 00:38:23,500 --> 00:38:25,166 Nothing's been decided yet. 412 00:38:26,166 --> 00:38:27,500 The night is over. 413 00:38:27,583 --> 00:38:31,208 The gods will choose the king another time. 414 00:38:31,708 --> 00:38:32,708 What? 415 00:38:32,791 --> 00:38:35,291 You'd better save yourself and your child! 416 00:38:42,250 --> 00:38:44,708 You know nothing of the gods, Thusnelda. 417 00:38:44,791 --> 00:38:46,916 You think they can't touch you 418 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:50,000 because they haven't punished you yet for your arrogance. 419 00:38:54,750 --> 00:38:55,958 What are you saying? 420 00:38:56,041 --> 00:38:58,041 Nobody can fool the gods. 421 00:38:59,666 --> 00:39:02,750 No one! Beware, Thusnelda! 422 00:39:02,833 --> 00:39:05,041 The gods will punish him too! 423 00:39:11,750 --> 00:39:13,583 What is Marbod doing? 424 00:39:14,375 --> 00:39:17,208 I don't know. He was like a different person. 425 00:39:17,291 --> 00:39:19,583 Maybe I can learn something from his wife. 426 00:39:19,666 --> 00:39:21,083 I'll talk to him again. 427 00:39:22,083 --> 00:39:24,416 Ari? There he is. 428 00:39:26,375 --> 00:39:27,458 Marbod! 429 00:39:38,333 --> 00:39:40,166 Who will bring our things to the village? 430 00:39:40,791 --> 00:39:42,666 Why should this happen? 431 00:39:42,750 --> 00:39:44,916 What did you say? We have an agreement. 432 00:39:46,333 --> 00:39:49,375 Then make sure things work out at the next folkmoot. 433 00:39:49,458 --> 00:39:53,250 She won't come to her senses until someone puts her in her place. 434 00:40:02,791 --> 00:40:03,833 Marbod! 435 00:40:08,083 --> 00:40:09,458 Why did you do that? 436 00:40:11,166 --> 00:40:12,666 This is your war. 437 00:40:14,416 --> 00:40:17,833 With your past, with yourself. 438 00:40:19,708 --> 00:40:21,291 What are you saying? 439 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:26,291 You want our tribes to bleed so you can prove to yourself you're not a Roman. 440 00:40:28,166 --> 00:40:29,375 That's ridiculous. 441 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,250 Maybe the Romans aren't the problem. 442 00:40:36,916 --> 00:40:38,625 Maybe you're the problem. 443 00:40:39,833 --> 00:40:44,041 All I want is for the tribes to unite in order to protect their freedom. 444 00:40:49,708 --> 00:40:51,208 What wise words, King Ari. 445 00:40:51,875 --> 00:40:52,708 Flavus? 446 00:41:02,541 --> 00:41:04,041 So you're behind this. 447 00:41:06,333 --> 00:41:07,166 You ruined my life. 448 00:41:08,416 --> 00:41:09,875 You ruined my life. 449 00:41:22,958 --> 00:41:24,208 It's over, Ari. 450 00:41:31,208 --> 00:41:32,291 Give up, brother. 451 00:46:17,125 --> 00:46:21,833 Subtitle translation by: Kel Barksdale