Tales from Earthsea (2006) Movie Script
Only in silence the word,
only in dark the light,
only in dying life:
bright the hawk's flight on the empty sky.
- The Creation of a
Ease the sail!
The wind is too strong.
Curse the lot! A storm this time of year?
Where's my Weatherworker?
Make haste, man. Calm these
waves before we go under!
What's wrong?
Captain... I can't remember their names.
True Names of the
wind or the waves.
What? Have you lost your mind?
Captain!
There's something above the clouds!
Where is it?
Have gods protect us.
It's a dragon! What
is it doing out here?
Look! There's another one!
Dragons fighting? That's impossible!
More than 2000 sheep
have taken the fever in Enlad alone.
Half of them have died.
Seven hundred of the kingdom's
prized calf have been infected.
So far, we've lost 50 head.
Your Majesty, I have
recieved a report that
an infant on Taon has been
stricken with the fever.
Be Silent!
If we lose our heads now, then
what will become of the People?
Seal off the affected areas to
stop the fever from spreading.
Summon every healer in the
kingdom to find a cure.
For those with the greatest
needs, send ample provisions.
Root. Find out
what's behind this.
Majesty.
What about the drought
in the provinces?
We sent Weatherworkers but their
spells had practically no effect.
Soon, we will miss the date
for the spring planting.
Root, can you explain it to me? Why
have these hardships struck us?
I sense the Light dimming,
Your Majesty.
The Light?
The Light of the Balance
that sustains the world.
Your Majesty!
What is it now?
Dreadful news I am afraid!
Dragons. They have just
been sighted off the coast!
- Dragons here?
- Two, Your Majesty. One of them was killed.
Dragons here, in the East? I never
dreamed such a thing would come to pass.
In an ages past, dragons
and men were one.
Those who lusted after wealth chose
the land and the sea became men.
Those who cherished freedom became
dragons and chose wind and fire.
Since then, dragons and men
have remained divided.
To hear that dragons have been
seen, Let alone fighting...
Means that the darkness that
threatens us is rapidly approaching.
Bring the ship's captain to me.
I wish to hear more of this.
And Root, I want
you there as well.
Majesty, please...
- We'll get in trouble!
- I have to!
What is it?
I was wondering if you
have seen Prince Arren?
You see he has not
returned since last night.
Prince Arren? Gone?
That's enough.
His Majesty is quite occupied.
Surely you can see that.
Forgive me Your Majesty.
It's just...that he is not himself lately.
We were worried.
That's absurd! Arren is no longer a boy.
In fact, he is 17.
Please forgive his heedless
interruption, Your Majesty.
The people of Enlad deserve
your undivided attention.
- Very well.
- Sire.
I must tend
to my correspondence.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'm seeing things.
Arren...
So you are my death...
Are you alright?
Steady there, lad!
Is this what you are looking for?
This is dangerous country
for travelers.
You were lucky this time.
You must be hungry.
It's not much,
but you're welcome to it.
Here.
So, do you have a name, lad?
My name is Arren.
Arren. It means sword
in Enlad, doesn't it?
Well then, you are
home away from home.
How can you know that?
That blade you are wearing
was forged with magic.
I doubt the you have yet
the power to unsheathe it.
What is it?
Nothing. Nothing at all.
Arren?
If you have nowhere to go, You
are welcome to come with me.
I doubt that our meeting here
was just an accident.
And I'd welcome
a companion on the road.
Arren! Are you coming?
I don't even know your name.
It's Sparrowhawk.
More ruins. Farmers abandoned their land.
There's more to this
than just poor harvests.
Come, Arren. We should push on.
Excuse me, Lord Sparrowhawk?
Sparrowhawk will do.
What is it?
Sparrowhawk?
Where is it we are going?
Right now, we are headed to the next town.
But where the road take us then...
...I'm afraid I don't know.
- Getting tired?
- No.
We're almost there. Come on.
There it is.
That is Hort Town.
Are these people criminals?
No, they are slaves.
Here, people are goods
to buy and sell.
Trading in human lives...
Two guineas, gentlemen!
Do I hear two guineas?
Two guineas!
I have two guineas!
Do I hear three?
Three guineas!
Three guineas! Sold to the
gentleman for three guineas!
I have got no more room. Why
don't you try the stable?
Are you sure you
couldn't make room?
I have gauzes from Sowl! Silks
from Lorbanery! Only today!
Furs and felts! Beautiful woolens!
Is this some kind of market day?
No lad. It's like this year round.
Silks and satins!
Canvass and fleecefells!
Well, good day. Looking
for something you need.
Then, how about this silk?
They are Lorbanery's finest.
Feel it. Fine
as a mayfly's wing.
I don't have a wife for such delicate gift.
I need a cloak for my young friend.
Hmm, a wizard without a girlfriend, eh?
But I don't really need a cloak.
I am fine.
Arren, You don't expect to go about
dressed the way you are, do you?
I suggest you hide that
sword on your belt.
If it's cloaks you are wanting,
Fleecefells from Gont.
The highest quality.
Four warp strings to the finger width.
This is Andradean work.
On Gont, they are known
for using six or more.
You used to be a sorceress. Why
disgrace yourself by selling fakes?
Because people don't believe
in silly foolish tricks anymore!
Maybe my good are
not what they seem.
But at least they're
something you can touch.
Not mere lies and air
like magic and sorcery!
Sparrowhawk!
Thank you.
Let go of me!
Calm yourself, young master.
I have something. This is especially for
you. It will open the door to bliss.
Here. Try one.
What is it? What is this?
Hazia, my lord. Ha-zi-a.
Take one.
Leave sorrow and fear behind.
No more sorrow or fear...
That's right.
You will never again be troubled with
the misery and suffering of this world.
No payments necessary.
It's my pleasure.
Arren.
Is this something I
can help you with?
This is your friend?
Perhaps, you would like to partake yourself.
I'm sure wizards have troubles too.
Yes, perhaps. But none that your
wares could ever hope to reverse.
Save us from the arrogance
of sorcerers!
Oh, and I suppose you've
lost your powers too?
Just know, hazia is not something
to flirt with, Arren. Look!
Eating hazia brings with
it a feeling of euphoria.
But then the spirit abandons the body
and wanders aimlessly in the darkness.
When it returns, more and more hazia.
And finally, death.
Arren, are you alright?
Are you feeling better?
The wind is fresh up here.
Something's not right
with this town.
Not only this town, lad.
Farmers' crops withering away. Their
sheep and cattle are sick and dying.
I have even seen people who
have lost their minds.
Do you think that it's
some sort of pestilence?
No. If that were true,
then it would be a sign that the
Balance was trying to right itself.
But this? I fear that someone is
trying to destroy the Balance.
And there's only one creature in Earthsea
capable of creating that kind of evil.
Only one.
Well then. Are you feeling well
enough to return to the inn?
I'd like to rest up here
just a little longer.
Very well.
I'll be waiting.
Be careful.
I will.
Slave traders...
So, you are a witch?
And an ugly one at that!
Won't fetch very much
with a face like that.
Just a few guineas I suppose.
But we can still have a bit of fun.
Oww! My finger!
This little witch has spirit.
I think I am going
to enjoy this.
Who's there?
Make yourself known.
Well, well.
What do we have
here, little boy!
Go ahead. Take him!
No hard feelings, boy.
Just following orders.
I'll make it quick.
Maybe you'd rather
be a slave, huh?
Beg for mercy!
Changed your mind?
Life is nothing to me.
So you want a fight, eh?
Draw your sword!
Now, it's my turn.
Uh oh.
Hold on, boy. You don't care
what happens to the girl?
Go ahead.
If you want her that
much, you can have her.
Come on men!
Are you...
Therru!
Therru!
Therru...
A bird...
So! We meet again, little boy.
Take him!
He should fetch a good price.
Don't be too rough with him.
Take him away!
Look at this piece of junk.
Couldn't give it away!
Give it up, it's no use!
Quiet...
Silence!
Or I'll feed you to the hounds!
Come on!
Get moving!
What's going on?
I don't know.
Move, you lazy animals!
What the devil is wrong?
Sparrowhawk...
We must go, Arren.
Can you stand?
What about the others?
I left no one bound. What
happens now is up to them.
I don't understand. How did you find me?
When you didn't come back, I
scoured every cornor of Hort Town.
Finally, someone told me they
saw a boy taken by slavers.
I was left with no choice but
to summon a finding spell.
I am sorry, I was foolish.
No, it was my fault.
I shouldn't have left you.
Forgive me, Arren.
Who's there?
It's me, Sparrowhawk.
Sparrowhawk?
Someone's been hurt.
I'm sorry. It's very late.
It's you, Ged. Come in.
He's asleep.
I'm sorry to have taken your bed.
He needs it more. Here,
this will warm you.
Thank you.
You haven't changed at all.
You're keeping well, Tenar?
I suppose. Only, it
hasn't always been easy.
And you?
Still wandering as before?
That was good.
It has been a long time.
Yes...
As Archmage, I have got
no time to wander.
Not as I once did.
What brings the Archmage so
very far away from his home?
Evil tidings come
from every corner of Earthsea.
Things are desperately out of Balance.
Strength is ebbing from the world
as is the sun's light within.
What about the Art Magic?
That as well?
Yes. It's as if our blood were
flowing out from our very veins.
You are looking for the answer?
Yes.
Oh dear, we woke you up.
Come here. Don't worry. This man is
an old and very dear friend of mine.
This is Therru. She's been
with me for five years now.
Call me Sparrowhawk. Please
forgive me for waking you.
Hawk?
Therru never speaks to strangers.
You should feel very honored.
What is it?
Could she be...?
Lord Cob.
Enter.
Please forgive my interruption.
I have bad news to report.
What is it?
I'm afraid some of our
slaves have escaped.
I see. You've lost my
precious merchandise.
Rest assured, my lord. We've
captured most of them.
And?
What about those who
still elude you?
We will have them soon. We're
scouring the countryside.
You're a fool.
Do you think you cannot
be replaced by another?
Please! It was a wizard who interfered!
A wizard with a scar on his face!
What's that?
A scar on his face?
Sparrowhawk. The Archmage
pays me a visit.
Find him for me,
Hare... or else.
I won't fail, my lord.
I've waited long time for this...
Sparrowhawk.
Tenar! I brought the water in!
Where is she?
Tenar? Are you still asleep?
Tenar?
Are you sick?
That girl...
That must've been a surprise. I
should've told you, dear.I am sorry.
Don't worry. Arren is
travelling with me.
You have nothing to fear.
He may seem a little wild at
times, but he has a good heart.
Good morning.
Yes, good morning.
I'm not hungry.
Therru!
Did you sleep well enough?
How do you feeling now?
I'm feeling a lot better.
I didn't do anything
to that girl.
Of course you didn't.
Come. Time for breakfast.
You will need your
strength for plowing.
What plowing?
Whoa there.
Getting blisters?
Yes.
Maybe we should rest
for a little while.
I love the smell of
newturned earth.
- But...
- Yes, lad?
I htought you told me
that you were a wizard.
I see.
You want to know why a wizard would spend
his time working in a field like a farmer?
- Isn't that right?
- Yes.
Listen to me, Arren.
Everything you see under the sun and stars
owes its very existance to the Balance.
The wind and seas.
The powers of earth and light.
All that these do is well
and rightly done within the Equilibrium.
But now, men hold
the power to control the world.
Man must learn to do what leaf
and waves and wind do naturally.
It is for us to
keep the Balance.
Everything that exists
has its True Name.
Power of magic is nothing more
than the power to command,
based on the knowledge
of a thing's True Name.
To use that power irresponsibly and the
Balance of the world is easily damaged.
Spells should be made only
when absolutely needed.
You two have been busy.
From the looks of things, I say you
earned yourself a decent lunch.
Are you feeling better now?
Here. You need to eat well, Arren,
in order to regain your strength.
Oh, what about the girl?
Ah, you mean Therru?
It seems that one of
our spring lambs is taken ill.
So, she's busy nursing it today.
Do you want to change places?
No, I can do it.
- How did it go?
- That's all for today.
Well, dinner is nearly ready.
So, wash up and come inside.
- I'm going to put the ox back in the stable.
- Thanks, lad.
There, you should be feeling better.
Just need your mother's milk.
That's it.
Good girl.
What do you want?
Oh... nothing.
Why are you here?
To hurt me? Are you going
to kill this little lamb?
No. You know, I was just...
Go away! Get out of here, now!
I despise anyone who
doesn't care about life.
I'm sorry.
Out of my way!
Let's eat.
It's so good having men to help
with the farm this time of year.
Even if it is the two of you.
I may not be much with the plow, but I
certainly know how to handle animals.
That's right. You used to
be a goatherd, didn't you?
What's wrong, Arren? Is
something bothering you?
No.
What is this place?
Come, Arren. This way.
Sparrowhawk?
Come. Take my hand.
Arren!
No! Sop! Let go!
Arren!
Arren! Wake up!
Arren! Arren, wake up!
What's wrong?
He had a bad dream, I think.
A dream...
Summer is almost here and
I need your help.
There's still much of
the field left to plow.
I'm sorry. I've got important business,
Tenar. I'm afraid it can't wait.
Great Archmage and I still
can't count on you.
Come now, Tenar.
Should you really be
taking Arren's horse?
If he asks, just tell him I borrowed it.
He is better off without it today.
Tenar. I want you to keep a
very close eye on him for me.
I give you my word.
I'll be back by nightfall!
And back at work tomorrow!
I certainly hope so.
- Who was that?
- He is not from around here.
Did you see that scar?
He must've come
from that woman's house.
She's a witch, you know. She didn't
fool me. I have known it all along.
Yes yes, I know. She is a very peculiar
one. And that young girl she keeps.
Mark my words. That child
is bad luck to us all.
No! Don't say that out loud!
Who was that?
He's not from around here.
He's a friend since
you are so curious.
He's helping out with
the daily chores.
Can I help you?
My child has a fever, ma'am. I need a
little more of that healing potion again.
I see. Give me a minute.
What's wrong with you? Why
are you sticking to me?
I'm afraid!
Spare us from evil!
That's enough!
Here, same as always. If the child's
not better soon, come see me again.
Thank you, ma'am.
I was wondering...
Yes, I know. Pay me as
soon as you are able.
Thank you, ma'am.
You're very kind.
Hope she feels better!
And I wish there were more
decent people in the world.
Therru has never hurt
another person..
Well, at least the woman looks
after her own. There is that.
And As for Therru, her parents abused her
and abandoned her on the side of a road.
They burned her.
That's how she got that scar.
Oh, what a frightful child!
My goodness!
Did you see her eyes?
Please, have mercy!
No one wants to
buy an old woman!
You have nothing to fear, ladies.
Perhaps, you can even help me.
Seen any strange looking people around
here? I would be grateful to you.
Very grateful.
There's a young one
up at Tenar's farm!
And one man with a
scar on his face!
Tenar? Who's that?
The witch! She lives
right up this road. Up there!
Thanks, old hags!
Wait! Where are you going?
Come back!
- Oh, you promised to pay us!
- Liar!
There it is! That's it!
What could that be?
Stop it! Get out of here!
Get out of here now!
You're looking very well, boy.
Didn't think I'd find you here.
You swine! What are
you doing here?
Now, now. Let's not fight. I just want
a word or two with your wizard friend.
Get back. Sparrowhawk's
not here.
If you are hiding him
here, you will regret it.
Why should Sparrowhawk
need to hide?
A man like you could never be
a threat to the Archmage.
Sounds like she's telling the truth.
All right, we'll be back!
Unill then!
Animals. don't come back!
Lord Cob will be most pleased.
So that's what happened.
And neither one of you
said a word about it.
Well, I think we
replanted most of it.
Let's go build the fence.
Tenar? Have you and Sparrowhawk
known each other for a long time?
Yes, we have. And it's
been a very long time.
He's been a wanderer as
long as I have known him.
It's the life that he's
chosen for himself .
He does what he does because he has to.
it's just what he is.
And at last, he became Archmage, the
greatest wizard in all of Earthsea.
You mean he is master of
the Great House of Roke?
Yes. But many years before
he became Archmage,
He came and rescued me, and
led me into the light.
One man, all alone.
He brought me out
of the Tombs... of Atuan.
Welcome.
Don't get many wizards in here.
Need a weapon?
I would like to see that sword.
Can't vouch for this one.
Unusual features and
workmanship, so I picked it up.
But it's rusted solid.
It's worthless.
You there, wizard! Turn around.
Are you deaf? I'm talking to you!
Look at me.
You said something, sir?
Is there something
on my face, my lord?
Stupid old man.
You! If you run into a wizard
with a scar on his face,
tell him the great Lord Cob
wants to see him right away!
Cob? No, never heard of him. He is
not from where I come from.
Once he's Lord of the Two
Lands, you will hear it plenty.
So, don't forget it!
Yes sir.
I'll take the sword.
How much?
Wait a minute... your face!
Something wrong?
No, I suppose not...
What can you tell me about this
wizard, Cob, that he spoke of?
Be careful, my friend!
Keep your voice down.
Cob is the only wizard in this parts
who still holds onto his powers.
He is not exactly
popular around here.
He lives in the fortress outside of town.
I'd keep clear if I were you.
I never thought
I'd find you here, Cob.
You are better at farm work than I
expected. You hardly seem like a beginner.
Thank you.
I thought that you might like
to stay and help a while.
I am sure Therru
would like that too.
Well, but I...
You don't have to give me an answer right
now. But I hope you'll think about it.
All right.
Put the ox in the stable for me.
Yes, Tenar.
I'm home, Therru.
Therru? Therru? Where
is she up to now?
Arren! I can't find Therru. Will
you go out in back pasture for me?
Tell her to come inside
before it gets dark.
Alright.
Therru?
Therru...
Far, far above the clouds
soaring with the wind
A falcon flies alone
silent as the sky
I hear his lonely cry
never can he rest
I walk with you along
an empty winding road
They are far from the ones
we love never can return
Never can we see again
countries of our wounds
When will I ever find a
place to call my home
Sadness circling like
a falcon in the sky
When will I ever find a
way to speak my heart
To someone who knows
what it is to be alone
Far far above the clouds
against the setting sun
A falcon flies alone
silent as the sky
I hear his lonely cry
never can he rest
I long to spread my wings
and fly into the night
Open this lonely heart
to one who understands
When will I ever find
way to speak my heart
When will I ever find a
place to call my home
Sadness and lonliness
a falcon in the sky
When will I ever find a
way to speak my heart
To someone who knows
what it is to be alone
I murdered my father, Therru.
What?
I stabbed him and
then I ran away.
I don't understand. Why would
I do something so horrible?
Did he do something bad to you?
No. My father
was a great man.
But I am nothing like that. I failed
my father and I failed myself.
And yet, sometimes I'm filled
with a rage I can't control.
It's as if there were some other
person hidden deep inside me.
I know you saw it too.
You were right, Therru, when you
told me I don't belong here.
Oh, I didn't mean that.
No, you were right.
If I don't leave soon,
it will come here again.
A woman?
Yes. She lives past the marshes.
And you're sure the
Archmage is with her?
Yes, my lord. He has been
seen by many in Hort town.
My spies have confirmed
the sightings.
Splendid.
Yes, my lord.
Let's go, men!
A greeting from the Archmage.
Thank you, Sparrowhawk.
Therru! Arren!
Supper is ready!
Where's Arren?
I thoought he was with you?
Maybe he's just resting. Therru,
go see if he's up there.
He's not here.
That's odd. Where
on earth did he go?
I'll look outside.
Arren...
Goodbye, Tenar, Therru.
I guess it doesn't matter
which way I choose.
A dead end.
It's here!
Someone's here. I
hope that's Arren.
Arren?
Sparrowhawk?
That's strange.
What are you doing?
You! What do you want?
Wizard's gone then. You will have to
do since I can't return emptyhanded.
What do you mean?
Tenar, what's wrong?
Run, Therru! Run!
Pleasant surprise!
Didn't know we'd meeting
again this soon, princess.
Leave her alone! She's
done nothing to you.
Therru!
So, little princess. Just tell me,
where can I find that prince of yours?
Watch those teeth of yours!
I need you to deliver a little message
for me. Tell this to the wizard!
If he wants to see
his woman again,
he can find her
at Lord Cob's castle.
Take her away!
- Therru!
- Tenar!
- Therru, no!
- Tenar!
Therru! Therru! No! No!
Therru!
Are you all right? Therru!
Tenar! Let her out of there.
You stay right where you are till the
wizard gets back. Behave, little princess.
Lord Cob's waiting.
Let's go!
Stop!
Tenar!
Tenar!
I'm sorry. I'm afraid that
he will be coming with me.
Begone!
Where am I?
You're safe here. The Shadow can't
follow you into the castle.
You mean you saw it?
I know a bit of the
Art of Magic myself.
And I know what
you're running from.
You made a very wise decision
to break free of that man.
What man?
Sparrowhawk. That is,
to say, the Archmage.
Here, drink this.
It will soothe you.
What's wrong? Trust me,
it's not poisoned.
Now, lie still and rest.
The Archmage is more dangerous
than you can ever imagine.
No... Sparrowhawk is a good man.
When I needed him,
he was there for me.
Then tell me this. Did you ever ask
yourself what it is he is seeking?
No...
Eternal life is the
only thing he craves.
Eternal life? What do you mean?
You see, the Archmage stands
at the pinnacle of sorcery.
Except that the secret of eternal
life is beyond his grasp.
And yet, that is
what he covets most.
But as he covets, so does he fear
another will discover it first.
That would be unbearable
to one so proud as the Archmage.
And what does all of
this have to do with me?
Because you are the one who's been chosen
to recieve the secret of life eternal.
That's the reason Sparrowhawk follows
you because he wants to kill you.
He wants to bring me death...
Arren, I am asking
you to come with me?
I've already found it.
I found the door that seperates us
from the chasm between life and death.
You see, we can open that
door together, you and I.
And together,
we will live forever.
We will conquer every form
of fear and suffering.
Fear and suffering...
Come with me, Arren.
The face of death is terrible.
I don't want to die.
Of course not. All you need to
do his tell me your True Name.
Then you will finally possess
that which you most desire.
Come. Your True Name, Arren.
Tell me what it is.
Lebannen...
Now I finally have you,
Sparrowhawk.
Hawk, where are you?
Hawk!
What's wrong, Therru?
It's Tenar. They came
and took her away.
They said for you to
go to Cob's castle!
Therru, what about Arren?
He is already gone. He told me that it
will come if he didn't go away!
Cob's doing...
Therru, no need to worry.
I'm going there to help Tenar.
Wait here and I will be back.
Here. I want you to take this.
Arren's going to need it.
Do not leave the
farmhouse, Therru!
Out you go.
Quick.
Keep your hands off me.
Greetings, lord Cob.
We brought the woman, my lord.
Just as you ordered.
Excellent work, Hare.
You've done well..
It was nothing. The only pleasure I seek
in this life is to serve you, my lord.
- Out of my way.
- Hey. Why watch your mouth.
Are you responsible for this?
What do you want with me?
Let me go now!
My apologies for the
harsh treatment.
I have pressing business
with Sparrowhawk.
You're a wizard,
isn't that right?
Wizards don't do this sort of things.
You should be ashamed.
If you want him, go
find him yourself!
He's actually an old
aquaintance of mine.
I just thought it would be
nice to see him one more time.
So, why bring me here? To be the bait?
What are you planning to do to him?
Women forever tax my patience.
Put her down in the dungeon.
My lord. Do it!
Wait! Answer me!
I am warning you. If something
happens to Sparrowhawk, so help me!
Arren...
Let's go!
Come with me, Lebannen. I have
something special for you.
In you go.
Make yourself comfortable. Your wizard
will be joining you down there soon enogh.
This reminds me of the Tombs.
So many memories.
Sparrowhawk...
Cob! Are you making
the same mistake again?
At ease!
Any sign of the wizard?
No. Not yet, sir.
Now, where is he?
It's him. Alright,
take your positions!
Here he comes!
Don't miss him. Now, men!
Let the gate be open!
Stop!
That maggot tricked us!
Don't just stand there.
Think of something!
Well, Cob. I am here.
It's Sparrowhawk.
Show yourself to me!
I've been waiting for
you, Sparrowhawk.
Forever it seems.
At least since I left you at the border
of the land of death, Cob of Havnor!
They say you're
the Archmage now.
Congratulations.
I'm came, Cob.
Now release Tenar!
You disappoint me, Sparrowhawk.
The great Archmage, in all his
glorious power, smitten by a woman.
I know that you used her to lure me here.
What is it that you want?
What do you think I want?
I haven't forgotten
what you did to me.
How you dragged me to the
gates of the Dry Land.
Have you forgotten the reason why?
You twisted the Pelnish Lore,
to mock and make sport of the spirits
of the living as well as the dead.
Isn't that enough
for you to repent?
You taught me an important lesson
on the border of the Dry Land.
Now I know I can
never accept death
So I gathered up every book
on ancient lore I could find.
I regret to say, some of their
owners were not cooperative.
And what are you plotting now, Cob?
I've succeded, Sparrowhawk!
I've finally woven the
greatest spell of all.
The door between life and death has been
closed since the beginning of time itself.
But now, I shall open it.
Opening the door is forbidden!
Have you finally gone mad?
Those with power bear the burden
to wield it with wisdom, Cob.
Would you destroy the Balance
that sustains the world?
What rubbish.
The Balance is gone long ago.
You would know that far
better than anyone else.
It was destroyed by Man.
You think you can limit
Man's desire? The desire for life.
Immortality will be mine.
I will exist between time and death.
Cob! Without the cycle of death and
rebirth, there can be no life for anyone!
I am already beyond Nature!
Sparrowhawk! There's someone
else here who wants to see you.
Arren! What are you doing here?
Lebannen! This man would
deprive you of eternal life!
Arren! Did you reveal
your True Name to him?
I'm going to live forever!
I'm tired of living in fear.
Arren, life without
death is not life!
Don't you see.refuse death,
you refuse life as well!
Liar!
Listen to me, Arren.
No man nor any living thing in this
world preserves their live forever.
But only to men is it given
to know that we must die.
And that is a precious gift.
This life that is both our
torment and our treasure,
was never meant to
endure for eternity.
Life is a wave on the sea.
Would you force the sea
to grow still, to save one wave?
To save yourself?
Arren...
You thought you made a fool
of me, didn't you, wizard?
There's more than
one entrance to this castle!
Why? Why am I growing weaker?
Coming here was another
of your blunders, Sparrowhawk.
Your powers are useless
in this place.
Now then, lock him in the
dungeon alongside his woman.
I'll finish them tomorrow.
After they have tasted
pain and humiliation.
Yes, my lord.
On your feet, chickenhawk!
Sparrowhawk!
Sparrowhawk! Are you all right?
Get up.
I will be back for you tomorrow.
Say your goodbyes
while you still have time!
Sparrowhawk! Sparrowhawk!
Tenar...
How could they do this? You're
the Archmage, aren't you.
I'm sorry, Tenar. I just keep
getting you into trouble.
Stop talking nonsense!
Not sure which way to go.
Arren?
Arren! Wait!
Arren! Cob's men came to the
farm and took Tenar away!
Arren, your sword! Sparrowhawk
told me to give it to you!
You want me to follow you?
Tenar is being held a
prisoner inside that castle.
Sparrowhawk too.
Sparrowhawk...
This belongs to you, right?
Sparrowhawk said you would need it.
You've got to hurry. They
really need your help!
I cannot go any further than this.
You must go on alone.
Take the sword with you
and bring it to me.
I know you can do it.
What do you mean? You're
with me right now.
You see only a part of me.
I am being held by
a wizard against my will.
But what are you?
Stay away! Get back now!
Stay back!
Arren's heart was
burdened with fear.
And that fear filled his heart
with desperation and darkness.
Fear of what?
In the end, the darkness stole his body
and ran away with it.
But something was left
behind when you see.
Darkness cannot exist
without light.
Now the light that was left
behind wanders alone, like a shadow.
Shadow?
What you see before you is just a
shadow that is searching for its body.
Father...
You are Arren?
Don't worry.
I'll be with you.
- How?
- By giving you something precious.
I give you my True Name.
Lebannen... Lebannen.
Lebannen...
It's him.
He should be ashamed to
call himself the Archmage!
Yes, but just don't forget which
wizard he was up against.
There is no equal in
Earthsea for lord Cob!
Well spoken!
By the way, what's our
little friend up to, huh?
I hear that he shut
himself in his room.
Arren really is here!
He's a lucky one, that boy.
Only somebody like Cob would be sneaky
enough to steal the wizard's apprentice.
Though, there doesn't seem to
be a whole lot of use for him.
None at all.
When we're through with
the wizard,
we're just gonna have to
sell him into slavery again.
All right! Go down and get
Sparrowhawk and his woman.
I am afraid the great Archmage's
time has finally run out!
They're really going to kill them.
Arren!
Arren?
What are you doing here?
Did they kidnap you too?
Here. I think this
belongs to you.
I'm not worthy of
my father's sword.
Arren, they've got Tenar
and Sparrowhawk.
They said they're
going to kill them.
So please. Help them like
that time you helped me.
I can't help them. I
can't help anyone.
All I can do is fail.
Arren, what's wrong with you?
They're both going to die
if we don't do something!
Don't you care? I said they
are both going to die.
We'll lose the most important
thing in the world.
Therru?
What's the most important
thing in the world?
You know life is
what's most important.
We'll all going to die someday. So,
nothing we do now really matters.
Why should we fight to preserve life when
We know it's just going to end someday?
No! Life is precious because
we know we're going to die!
Death is isn't what you fear most, Arren.
You are afraid of being alive.
You want to live forever,
then you say nothing matters.
You're afraid to live.
You're afraid to live
the only life you have!
Therru...
You think your life
belongs to you?
Tenar gave me my life.
That's why I have to live.
So, I can give life
to someone else.
Lebannen...
That's the only way
we truly live forever.
Therru, how did you know
my True Name?
You told me yourself.
Now I'll tell you mine.
My True Name is...
Tehanu...Tehanu.
Tehanu...
It'll be light soon.
Come on, Therru.
We've got to help them!
Arren, wait!
What is it?
Over there!
Sparrowhawk and Tenar!
Come on!
Jump.
I can't! It's too far!
Don't worry!
You can do it!
Let's go.
Sparrowhawk!
Time to say goodbye,
Sparrowhawk.
Your lover is about to
take a little journey.
Why don't you
send him off personally?
Sparrowhawk, you don't need to worry.
This world will be left in
good hands while you're gone.
What can I do, Sparrowhawk?
Tenar.
It's not over just yet.
The sun will rise soon.
What do you mean?
Can you not hear that, Tenar?
Help is already with us.
That is more than enough
time for goodbyes.
Now do it. Finish him off.
No!
Let them go right now!
Lebannen.
Arren! Therru!
Careful, boy. Stay out of this.
Show him no mercy.
Get back.
Take him!
Please, spare. Don't hurt me.
Don't hurt me.
What a pity.
And here I thought you
and I had an understanding.
Enough!
You don't control me any more.
Then you shall see
the face of death, Lebannen!
It's a summoning spell.
Arren!
Stay back!
Die!
Please, let me do this.
Let me draw it.
I do this for life.
That sword. That sword
was forged with magic.
He's become an old man!
Kept alive only by sorcery.
Lord. Lord Cob!
You cannot stop me.
I will never accept death.
Wizards are not
supposed to fear death!
You miserable girl!
I am far superior to you
insignificant little worms.
I have studied the
Wisdom of the Ages!
I wield power. I am almighty!
The wizards of Roke scorned
me like some witless fool?
They drove me out like a dog!
But now, I'll have
my revenge on them.
I'll never die and
I'll be Archmage.
Therru!
Therru!
That little fool.
Hear my commands, stones.
I unbind you!
Sunrise...
Let me go!
Does it hurt, girl?
Cob!
Let her go, now!
Stay where you are.
Death is quite terrifying!
Don't do it!
Quite quite...
Therru!
Quite quite quite terrifying...
Listen, Cob! You and I are just the same.
You turn your eyes away from
light to see only darkness.
No! Keep away!
You seem to have forgotten
that all life is connected.
Life can't be hoarded,
it can only be given!
Deny death,
and you deny life!
No. Wrong...
You have to face the truth, Cob!
Everyone fears their own mortality.
No! I never want to die.
Cob!
No. Stop it!
Therru!
Therru... Arren...
Arren!
Time to die! Time to die!
Arren!
And you will join him now.
Let her go! Don't kill her!
Anyone who gets in
my way must die!
She's dead, she's dead.
Poor thing.
Sun is rising.
Hurry... must hurry...
Stop!
Therru!
Eternal life!
Shadow, return to darkness!
Give me life!
I want life...
I want to live.
I want to live!
Tehanu!
It's good to see you, old friend.
What about them?
They'll be just fine.
You see, they have wings.
Thank you... Therru.
I'm returning to Enlad to
answer for what I did.
So, I can finally face myself.
Arren.
I was hoping that I could
see you again someday?
Come on.
We have to go thank
Sparrowhawk and Tenar.
Sora no kodokuna taka yo
Oh lonely hawk, flying in the sky
Kaze ni aragainagara
Struggling against the wind
Soko ni aru no ha hikari to yami
All around you is light and darkness
Hitori dake no sora
A sky for only you
Sora wo miagete naita
I looked up at the sky and broke into tears
Hitori ikiteru kimi yo
Oh you, you who live alone,
Shinjitsu no na wo oshiete okure
Let me hear your True Name
Itsu no hi ka kiete shimau kimi yo
Oh you, you who will one day fade away
Hikari ga yami ni tokeru youni
As light dissolves into darkness
Kokoro no naka wo toorisugiru
Your song passes straight through my heart
Kimi no uta wo utau yo
I'll sing it... your song
The End
Sora wo miagete naita
I looked up at the sky and broke into tears
Hitori ikiteru kimi yo
Oh you, you who live alone,
A
Shinjitsu no na wo oshiete okure
Let me hear your True Name
Itsu no hi ka shinde shimau kimi yo
Oh you, you who will one day fade away
Hikari ga yami ni ukabu youni
As light floats upon darkness
Chinmoku no naka ni toorisugiru
Your song that passes straight through silence
Toki no uta wo utau yo
I'll sing it... the song of time
Umare kieteiku hakanai
Born to fade away
Inochi-tachi yo
Oh you, bearer of a fleeting life
Owari ga ari
But where there is an end
Hajimari ga aru yo
There is a beginning
Wasurenai de
Dont ever forget
Sora no kodokuna taka yo
Oh lonely hawk, flying in the sky
Kaze ni aragainagara
Struggling against the wind
Sora wo miagete naita
I looked up at the sky and broke into tears
Kimi yo
Oh, you...
only in dark the light,
only in dying life:
bright the hawk's flight on the empty sky.
- The Creation of a
Ease the sail!
The wind is too strong.
Curse the lot! A storm this time of year?
Where's my Weatherworker?
Make haste, man. Calm these
waves before we go under!
What's wrong?
Captain... I can't remember their names.
True Names of the
wind or the waves.
What? Have you lost your mind?
Captain!
There's something above the clouds!
Where is it?
Have gods protect us.
It's a dragon! What
is it doing out here?
Look! There's another one!
Dragons fighting? That's impossible!
More than 2000 sheep
have taken the fever in Enlad alone.
Half of them have died.
Seven hundred of the kingdom's
prized calf have been infected.
So far, we've lost 50 head.
Your Majesty, I have
recieved a report that
an infant on Taon has been
stricken with the fever.
Be Silent!
If we lose our heads now, then
what will become of the People?
Seal off the affected areas to
stop the fever from spreading.
Summon every healer in the
kingdom to find a cure.
For those with the greatest
needs, send ample provisions.
Root. Find out
what's behind this.
Majesty.
What about the drought
in the provinces?
We sent Weatherworkers but their
spells had practically no effect.
Soon, we will miss the date
for the spring planting.
Root, can you explain it to me? Why
have these hardships struck us?
I sense the Light dimming,
Your Majesty.
The Light?
The Light of the Balance
that sustains the world.
Your Majesty!
What is it now?
Dreadful news I am afraid!
Dragons. They have just
been sighted off the coast!
- Dragons here?
- Two, Your Majesty. One of them was killed.
Dragons here, in the East? I never
dreamed such a thing would come to pass.
In an ages past, dragons
and men were one.
Those who lusted after wealth chose
the land and the sea became men.
Those who cherished freedom became
dragons and chose wind and fire.
Since then, dragons and men
have remained divided.
To hear that dragons have been
seen, Let alone fighting...
Means that the darkness that
threatens us is rapidly approaching.
Bring the ship's captain to me.
I wish to hear more of this.
And Root, I want
you there as well.
Majesty, please...
- We'll get in trouble!
- I have to!
What is it?
I was wondering if you
have seen Prince Arren?
You see he has not
returned since last night.
Prince Arren? Gone?
That's enough.
His Majesty is quite occupied.
Surely you can see that.
Forgive me Your Majesty.
It's just...that he is not himself lately.
We were worried.
That's absurd! Arren is no longer a boy.
In fact, he is 17.
Please forgive his heedless
interruption, Your Majesty.
The people of Enlad deserve
your undivided attention.
- Very well.
- Sire.
I must tend
to my correspondence.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'm seeing things.
Arren...
So you are my death...
Are you alright?
Steady there, lad!
Is this what you are looking for?
This is dangerous country
for travelers.
You were lucky this time.
You must be hungry.
It's not much,
but you're welcome to it.
Here.
So, do you have a name, lad?
My name is Arren.
Arren. It means sword
in Enlad, doesn't it?
Well then, you are
home away from home.
How can you know that?
That blade you are wearing
was forged with magic.
I doubt the you have yet
the power to unsheathe it.
What is it?
Nothing. Nothing at all.
Arren?
If you have nowhere to go, You
are welcome to come with me.
I doubt that our meeting here
was just an accident.
And I'd welcome
a companion on the road.
Arren! Are you coming?
I don't even know your name.
It's Sparrowhawk.
More ruins. Farmers abandoned their land.
There's more to this
than just poor harvests.
Come, Arren. We should push on.
Excuse me, Lord Sparrowhawk?
Sparrowhawk will do.
What is it?
Sparrowhawk?
Where is it we are going?
Right now, we are headed to the next town.
But where the road take us then...
...I'm afraid I don't know.
- Getting tired?
- No.
We're almost there. Come on.
There it is.
That is Hort Town.
Are these people criminals?
No, they are slaves.
Here, people are goods
to buy and sell.
Trading in human lives...
Two guineas, gentlemen!
Do I hear two guineas?
Two guineas!
I have two guineas!
Do I hear three?
Three guineas!
Three guineas! Sold to the
gentleman for three guineas!
I have got no more room. Why
don't you try the stable?
Are you sure you
couldn't make room?
I have gauzes from Sowl! Silks
from Lorbanery! Only today!
Furs and felts! Beautiful woolens!
Is this some kind of market day?
No lad. It's like this year round.
Silks and satins!
Canvass and fleecefells!
Well, good day. Looking
for something you need.
Then, how about this silk?
They are Lorbanery's finest.
Feel it. Fine
as a mayfly's wing.
I don't have a wife for such delicate gift.
I need a cloak for my young friend.
Hmm, a wizard without a girlfriend, eh?
But I don't really need a cloak.
I am fine.
Arren, You don't expect to go about
dressed the way you are, do you?
I suggest you hide that
sword on your belt.
If it's cloaks you are wanting,
Fleecefells from Gont.
The highest quality.
Four warp strings to the finger width.
This is Andradean work.
On Gont, they are known
for using six or more.
You used to be a sorceress. Why
disgrace yourself by selling fakes?
Because people don't believe
in silly foolish tricks anymore!
Maybe my good are
not what they seem.
But at least they're
something you can touch.
Not mere lies and air
like magic and sorcery!
Sparrowhawk!
Thank you.
Let go of me!
Calm yourself, young master.
I have something. This is especially for
you. It will open the door to bliss.
Here. Try one.
What is it? What is this?
Hazia, my lord. Ha-zi-a.
Take one.
Leave sorrow and fear behind.
No more sorrow or fear...
That's right.
You will never again be troubled with
the misery and suffering of this world.
No payments necessary.
It's my pleasure.
Arren.
Is this something I
can help you with?
This is your friend?
Perhaps, you would like to partake yourself.
I'm sure wizards have troubles too.
Yes, perhaps. But none that your
wares could ever hope to reverse.
Save us from the arrogance
of sorcerers!
Oh, and I suppose you've
lost your powers too?
Just know, hazia is not something
to flirt with, Arren. Look!
Eating hazia brings with
it a feeling of euphoria.
But then the spirit abandons the body
and wanders aimlessly in the darkness.
When it returns, more and more hazia.
And finally, death.
Arren, are you alright?
Are you feeling better?
The wind is fresh up here.
Something's not right
with this town.
Not only this town, lad.
Farmers' crops withering away. Their
sheep and cattle are sick and dying.
I have even seen people who
have lost their minds.
Do you think that it's
some sort of pestilence?
No. If that were true,
then it would be a sign that the
Balance was trying to right itself.
But this? I fear that someone is
trying to destroy the Balance.
And there's only one creature in Earthsea
capable of creating that kind of evil.
Only one.
Well then. Are you feeling well
enough to return to the inn?
I'd like to rest up here
just a little longer.
Very well.
I'll be waiting.
Be careful.
I will.
Slave traders...
So, you are a witch?
And an ugly one at that!
Won't fetch very much
with a face like that.
Just a few guineas I suppose.
But we can still have a bit of fun.
Oww! My finger!
This little witch has spirit.
I think I am going
to enjoy this.
Who's there?
Make yourself known.
Well, well.
What do we have
here, little boy!
Go ahead. Take him!
No hard feelings, boy.
Just following orders.
I'll make it quick.
Maybe you'd rather
be a slave, huh?
Beg for mercy!
Changed your mind?
Life is nothing to me.
So you want a fight, eh?
Draw your sword!
Now, it's my turn.
Uh oh.
Hold on, boy. You don't care
what happens to the girl?
Go ahead.
If you want her that
much, you can have her.
Come on men!
Are you...
Therru!
Therru!
Therru...
A bird...
So! We meet again, little boy.
Take him!
He should fetch a good price.
Don't be too rough with him.
Take him away!
Look at this piece of junk.
Couldn't give it away!
Give it up, it's no use!
Quiet...
Silence!
Or I'll feed you to the hounds!
Come on!
Get moving!
What's going on?
I don't know.
Move, you lazy animals!
What the devil is wrong?
Sparrowhawk...
We must go, Arren.
Can you stand?
What about the others?
I left no one bound. What
happens now is up to them.
I don't understand. How did you find me?
When you didn't come back, I
scoured every cornor of Hort Town.
Finally, someone told me they
saw a boy taken by slavers.
I was left with no choice but
to summon a finding spell.
I am sorry, I was foolish.
No, it was my fault.
I shouldn't have left you.
Forgive me, Arren.
Who's there?
It's me, Sparrowhawk.
Sparrowhawk?
Someone's been hurt.
I'm sorry. It's very late.
It's you, Ged. Come in.
He's asleep.
I'm sorry to have taken your bed.
He needs it more. Here,
this will warm you.
Thank you.
You haven't changed at all.
You're keeping well, Tenar?
I suppose. Only, it
hasn't always been easy.
And you?
Still wandering as before?
That was good.
It has been a long time.
Yes...
As Archmage, I have got
no time to wander.
Not as I once did.
What brings the Archmage so
very far away from his home?
Evil tidings come
from every corner of Earthsea.
Things are desperately out of Balance.
Strength is ebbing from the world
as is the sun's light within.
What about the Art Magic?
That as well?
Yes. It's as if our blood were
flowing out from our very veins.
You are looking for the answer?
Yes.
Oh dear, we woke you up.
Come here. Don't worry. This man is
an old and very dear friend of mine.
This is Therru. She's been
with me for five years now.
Call me Sparrowhawk. Please
forgive me for waking you.
Hawk?
Therru never speaks to strangers.
You should feel very honored.
What is it?
Could she be...?
Lord Cob.
Enter.
Please forgive my interruption.
I have bad news to report.
What is it?
I'm afraid some of our
slaves have escaped.
I see. You've lost my
precious merchandise.
Rest assured, my lord. We've
captured most of them.
And?
What about those who
still elude you?
We will have them soon. We're
scouring the countryside.
You're a fool.
Do you think you cannot
be replaced by another?
Please! It was a wizard who interfered!
A wizard with a scar on his face!
What's that?
A scar on his face?
Sparrowhawk. The Archmage
pays me a visit.
Find him for me,
Hare... or else.
I won't fail, my lord.
I've waited long time for this...
Sparrowhawk.
Tenar! I brought the water in!
Where is she?
Tenar? Are you still asleep?
Tenar?
Are you sick?
That girl...
That must've been a surprise. I
should've told you, dear.I am sorry.
Don't worry. Arren is
travelling with me.
You have nothing to fear.
He may seem a little wild at
times, but he has a good heart.
Good morning.
Yes, good morning.
I'm not hungry.
Therru!
Did you sleep well enough?
How do you feeling now?
I'm feeling a lot better.
I didn't do anything
to that girl.
Of course you didn't.
Come. Time for breakfast.
You will need your
strength for plowing.
What plowing?
Whoa there.
Getting blisters?
Yes.
Maybe we should rest
for a little while.
I love the smell of
newturned earth.
- But...
- Yes, lad?
I htought you told me
that you were a wizard.
I see.
You want to know why a wizard would spend
his time working in a field like a farmer?
- Isn't that right?
- Yes.
Listen to me, Arren.
Everything you see under the sun and stars
owes its very existance to the Balance.
The wind and seas.
The powers of earth and light.
All that these do is well
and rightly done within the Equilibrium.
But now, men hold
the power to control the world.
Man must learn to do what leaf
and waves and wind do naturally.
It is for us to
keep the Balance.
Everything that exists
has its True Name.
Power of magic is nothing more
than the power to command,
based on the knowledge
of a thing's True Name.
To use that power irresponsibly and the
Balance of the world is easily damaged.
Spells should be made only
when absolutely needed.
You two have been busy.
From the looks of things, I say you
earned yourself a decent lunch.
Are you feeling better now?
Here. You need to eat well, Arren,
in order to regain your strength.
Oh, what about the girl?
Ah, you mean Therru?
It seems that one of
our spring lambs is taken ill.
So, she's busy nursing it today.
Do you want to change places?
No, I can do it.
- How did it go?
- That's all for today.
Well, dinner is nearly ready.
So, wash up and come inside.
- I'm going to put the ox back in the stable.
- Thanks, lad.
There, you should be feeling better.
Just need your mother's milk.
That's it.
Good girl.
What do you want?
Oh... nothing.
Why are you here?
To hurt me? Are you going
to kill this little lamb?
No. You know, I was just...
Go away! Get out of here, now!
I despise anyone who
doesn't care about life.
I'm sorry.
Out of my way!
Let's eat.
It's so good having men to help
with the farm this time of year.
Even if it is the two of you.
I may not be much with the plow, but I
certainly know how to handle animals.
That's right. You used to
be a goatherd, didn't you?
What's wrong, Arren? Is
something bothering you?
No.
What is this place?
Come, Arren. This way.
Sparrowhawk?
Come. Take my hand.
Arren!
No! Sop! Let go!
Arren!
Arren! Wake up!
Arren! Arren, wake up!
What's wrong?
He had a bad dream, I think.
A dream...
Summer is almost here and
I need your help.
There's still much of
the field left to plow.
I'm sorry. I've got important business,
Tenar. I'm afraid it can't wait.
Great Archmage and I still
can't count on you.
Come now, Tenar.
Should you really be
taking Arren's horse?
If he asks, just tell him I borrowed it.
He is better off without it today.
Tenar. I want you to keep a
very close eye on him for me.
I give you my word.
I'll be back by nightfall!
And back at work tomorrow!
I certainly hope so.
- Who was that?
- He is not from around here.
Did you see that scar?
He must've come
from that woman's house.
She's a witch, you know. She didn't
fool me. I have known it all along.
Yes yes, I know. She is a very peculiar
one. And that young girl she keeps.
Mark my words. That child
is bad luck to us all.
No! Don't say that out loud!
Who was that?
He's not from around here.
He's a friend since
you are so curious.
He's helping out with
the daily chores.
Can I help you?
My child has a fever, ma'am. I need a
little more of that healing potion again.
I see. Give me a minute.
What's wrong with you? Why
are you sticking to me?
I'm afraid!
Spare us from evil!
That's enough!
Here, same as always. If the child's
not better soon, come see me again.
Thank you, ma'am.
I was wondering...
Yes, I know. Pay me as
soon as you are able.
Thank you, ma'am.
You're very kind.
Hope she feels better!
And I wish there were more
decent people in the world.
Therru has never hurt
another person..
Well, at least the woman looks
after her own. There is that.
And As for Therru, her parents abused her
and abandoned her on the side of a road.
They burned her.
That's how she got that scar.
Oh, what a frightful child!
My goodness!
Did you see her eyes?
Please, have mercy!
No one wants to
buy an old woman!
You have nothing to fear, ladies.
Perhaps, you can even help me.
Seen any strange looking people around
here? I would be grateful to you.
Very grateful.
There's a young one
up at Tenar's farm!
And one man with a
scar on his face!
Tenar? Who's that?
The witch! She lives
right up this road. Up there!
Thanks, old hags!
Wait! Where are you going?
Come back!
- Oh, you promised to pay us!
- Liar!
There it is! That's it!
What could that be?
Stop it! Get out of here!
Get out of here now!
You're looking very well, boy.
Didn't think I'd find you here.
You swine! What are
you doing here?
Now, now. Let's not fight. I just want
a word or two with your wizard friend.
Get back. Sparrowhawk's
not here.
If you are hiding him
here, you will regret it.
Why should Sparrowhawk
need to hide?
A man like you could never be
a threat to the Archmage.
Sounds like she's telling the truth.
All right, we'll be back!
Unill then!
Animals. don't come back!
Lord Cob will be most pleased.
So that's what happened.
And neither one of you
said a word about it.
Well, I think we
replanted most of it.
Let's go build the fence.
Tenar? Have you and Sparrowhawk
known each other for a long time?
Yes, we have. And it's
been a very long time.
He's been a wanderer as
long as I have known him.
It's the life that he's
chosen for himself .
He does what he does because he has to.
it's just what he is.
And at last, he became Archmage, the
greatest wizard in all of Earthsea.
You mean he is master of
the Great House of Roke?
Yes. But many years before
he became Archmage,
He came and rescued me, and
led me into the light.
One man, all alone.
He brought me out
of the Tombs... of Atuan.
Welcome.
Don't get many wizards in here.
Need a weapon?
I would like to see that sword.
Can't vouch for this one.
Unusual features and
workmanship, so I picked it up.
But it's rusted solid.
It's worthless.
You there, wizard! Turn around.
Are you deaf? I'm talking to you!
Look at me.
You said something, sir?
Is there something
on my face, my lord?
Stupid old man.
You! If you run into a wizard
with a scar on his face,
tell him the great Lord Cob
wants to see him right away!
Cob? No, never heard of him. He is
not from where I come from.
Once he's Lord of the Two
Lands, you will hear it plenty.
So, don't forget it!
Yes sir.
I'll take the sword.
How much?
Wait a minute... your face!
Something wrong?
No, I suppose not...
What can you tell me about this
wizard, Cob, that he spoke of?
Be careful, my friend!
Keep your voice down.
Cob is the only wizard in this parts
who still holds onto his powers.
He is not exactly
popular around here.
He lives in the fortress outside of town.
I'd keep clear if I were you.
I never thought
I'd find you here, Cob.
You are better at farm work than I
expected. You hardly seem like a beginner.
Thank you.
I thought that you might like
to stay and help a while.
I am sure Therru
would like that too.
Well, but I...
You don't have to give me an answer right
now. But I hope you'll think about it.
All right.
Put the ox in the stable for me.
Yes, Tenar.
I'm home, Therru.
Therru? Therru? Where
is she up to now?
Arren! I can't find Therru. Will
you go out in back pasture for me?
Tell her to come inside
before it gets dark.
Alright.
Therru?
Therru...
Far, far above the clouds
soaring with the wind
A falcon flies alone
silent as the sky
I hear his lonely cry
never can he rest
I walk with you along
an empty winding road
They are far from the ones
we love never can return
Never can we see again
countries of our wounds
When will I ever find a
place to call my home
Sadness circling like
a falcon in the sky
When will I ever find a
way to speak my heart
To someone who knows
what it is to be alone
Far far above the clouds
against the setting sun
A falcon flies alone
silent as the sky
I hear his lonely cry
never can he rest
I long to spread my wings
and fly into the night
Open this lonely heart
to one who understands
When will I ever find
way to speak my heart
When will I ever find a
place to call my home
Sadness and lonliness
a falcon in the sky
When will I ever find a
way to speak my heart
To someone who knows
what it is to be alone
I murdered my father, Therru.
What?
I stabbed him and
then I ran away.
I don't understand. Why would
I do something so horrible?
Did he do something bad to you?
No. My father
was a great man.
But I am nothing like that. I failed
my father and I failed myself.
And yet, sometimes I'm filled
with a rage I can't control.
It's as if there were some other
person hidden deep inside me.
I know you saw it too.
You were right, Therru, when you
told me I don't belong here.
Oh, I didn't mean that.
No, you were right.
If I don't leave soon,
it will come here again.
A woman?
Yes. She lives past the marshes.
And you're sure the
Archmage is with her?
Yes, my lord. He has been
seen by many in Hort town.
My spies have confirmed
the sightings.
Splendid.
Yes, my lord.
Let's go, men!
A greeting from the Archmage.
Thank you, Sparrowhawk.
Therru! Arren!
Supper is ready!
Where's Arren?
I thoought he was with you?
Maybe he's just resting. Therru,
go see if he's up there.
He's not here.
That's odd. Where
on earth did he go?
I'll look outside.
Arren...
Goodbye, Tenar, Therru.
I guess it doesn't matter
which way I choose.
A dead end.
It's here!
Someone's here. I
hope that's Arren.
Arren?
Sparrowhawk?
That's strange.
What are you doing?
You! What do you want?
Wizard's gone then. You will have to
do since I can't return emptyhanded.
What do you mean?
Tenar, what's wrong?
Run, Therru! Run!
Pleasant surprise!
Didn't know we'd meeting
again this soon, princess.
Leave her alone! She's
done nothing to you.
Therru!
So, little princess. Just tell me,
where can I find that prince of yours?
Watch those teeth of yours!
I need you to deliver a little message
for me. Tell this to the wizard!
If he wants to see
his woman again,
he can find her
at Lord Cob's castle.
Take her away!
- Therru!
- Tenar!
- Therru, no!
- Tenar!
Therru! Therru! No! No!
Therru!
Are you all right? Therru!
Tenar! Let her out of there.
You stay right where you are till the
wizard gets back. Behave, little princess.
Lord Cob's waiting.
Let's go!
Stop!
Tenar!
Tenar!
I'm sorry. I'm afraid that
he will be coming with me.
Begone!
Where am I?
You're safe here. The Shadow can't
follow you into the castle.
You mean you saw it?
I know a bit of the
Art of Magic myself.
And I know what
you're running from.
You made a very wise decision
to break free of that man.
What man?
Sparrowhawk. That is,
to say, the Archmage.
Here, drink this.
It will soothe you.
What's wrong? Trust me,
it's not poisoned.
Now, lie still and rest.
The Archmage is more dangerous
than you can ever imagine.
No... Sparrowhawk is a good man.
When I needed him,
he was there for me.
Then tell me this. Did you ever ask
yourself what it is he is seeking?
No...
Eternal life is the
only thing he craves.
Eternal life? What do you mean?
You see, the Archmage stands
at the pinnacle of sorcery.
Except that the secret of eternal
life is beyond his grasp.
And yet, that is
what he covets most.
But as he covets, so does he fear
another will discover it first.
That would be unbearable
to one so proud as the Archmage.
And what does all of
this have to do with me?
Because you are the one who's been chosen
to recieve the secret of life eternal.
That's the reason Sparrowhawk follows
you because he wants to kill you.
He wants to bring me death...
Arren, I am asking
you to come with me?
I've already found it.
I found the door that seperates us
from the chasm between life and death.
You see, we can open that
door together, you and I.
And together,
we will live forever.
We will conquer every form
of fear and suffering.
Fear and suffering...
Come with me, Arren.
The face of death is terrible.
I don't want to die.
Of course not. All you need to
do his tell me your True Name.
Then you will finally possess
that which you most desire.
Come. Your True Name, Arren.
Tell me what it is.
Lebannen...
Now I finally have you,
Sparrowhawk.
Hawk, where are you?
Hawk!
What's wrong, Therru?
It's Tenar. They came
and took her away.
They said for you to
go to Cob's castle!
Therru, what about Arren?
He is already gone. He told me that it
will come if he didn't go away!
Cob's doing...
Therru, no need to worry.
I'm going there to help Tenar.
Wait here and I will be back.
Here. I want you to take this.
Arren's going to need it.
Do not leave the
farmhouse, Therru!
Out you go.
Quick.
Keep your hands off me.
Greetings, lord Cob.
We brought the woman, my lord.
Just as you ordered.
Excellent work, Hare.
You've done well..
It was nothing. The only pleasure I seek
in this life is to serve you, my lord.
- Out of my way.
- Hey. Why watch your mouth.
Are you responsible for this?
What do you want with me?
Let me go now!
My apologies for the
harsh treatment.
I have pressing business
with Sparrowhawk.
You're a wizard,
isn't that right?
Wizards don't do this sort of things.
You should be ashamed.
If you want him, go
find him yourself!
He's actually an old
aquaintance of mine.
I just thought it would be
nice to see him one more time.
So, why bring me here? To be the bait?
What are you planning to do to him?
Women forever tax my patience.
Put her down in the dungeon.
My lord. Do it!
Wait! Answer me!
I am warning you. If something
happens to Sparrowhawk, so help me!
Arren...
Let's go!
Come with me, Lebannen. I have
something special for you.
In you go.
Make yourself comfortable. Your wizard
will be joining you down there soon enogh.
This reminds me of the Tombs.
So many memories.
Sparrowhawk...
Cob! Are you making
the same mistake again?
At ease!
Any sign of the wizard?
No. Not yet, sir.
Now, where is he?
It's him. Alright,
take your positions!
Here he comes!
Don't miss him. Now, men!
Let the gate be open!
Stop!
That maggot tricked us!
Don't just stand there.
Think of something!
Well, Cob. I am here.
It's Sparrowhawk.
Show yourself to me!
I've been waiting for
you, Sparrowhawk.
Forever it seems.
At least since I left you at the border
of the land of death, Cob of Havnor!
They say you're
the Archmage now.
Congratulations.
I'm came, Cob.
Now release Tenar!
You disappoint me, Sparrowhawk.
The great Archmage, in all his
glorious power, smitten by a woman.
I know that you used her to lure me here.
What is it that you want?
What do you think I want?
I haven't forgotten
what you did to me.
How you dragged me to the
gates of the Dry Land.
Have you forgotten the reason why?
You twisted the Pelnish Lore,
to mock and make sport of the spirits
of the living as well as the dead.
Isn't that enough
for you to repent?
You taught me an important lesson
on the border of the Dry Land.
Now I know I can
never accept death
So I gathered up every book
on ancient lore I could find.
I regret to say, some of their
owners were not cooperative.
And what are you plotting now, Cob?
I've succeded, Sparrowhawk!
I've finally woven the
greatest spell of all.
The door between life and death has been
closed since the beginning of time itself.
But now, I shall open it.
Opening the door is forbidden!
Have you finally gone mad?
Those with power bear the burden
to wield it with wisdom, Cob.
Would you destroy the Balance
that sustains the world?
What rubbish.
The Balance is gone long ago.
You would know that far
better than anyone else.
It was destroyed by Man.
You think you can limit
Man's desire? The desire for life.
Immortality will be mine.
I will exist between time and death.
Cob! Without the cycle of death and
rebirth, there can be no life for anyone!
I am already beyond Nature!
Sparrowhawk! There's someone
else here who wants to see you.
Arren! What are you doing here?
Lebannen! This man would
deprive you of eternal life!
Arren! Did you reveal
your True Name to him?
I'm going to live forever!
I'm tired of living in fear.
Arren, life without
death is not life!
Don't you see.refuse death,
you refuse life as well!
Liar!
Listen to me, Arren.
No man nor any living thing in this
world preserves their live forever.
But only to men is it given
to know that we must die.
And that is a precious gift.
This life that is both our
torment and our treasure,
was never meant to
endure for eternity.
Life is a wave on the sea.
Would you force the sea
to grow still, to save one wave?
To save yourself?
Arren...
You thought you made a fool
of me, didn't you, wizard?
There's more than
one entrance to this castle!
Why? Why am I growing weaker?
Coming here was another
of your blunders, Sparrowhawk.
Your powers are useless
in this place.
Now then, lock him in the
dungeon alongside his woman.
I'll finish them tomorrow.
After they have tasted
pain and humiliation.
Yes, my lord.
On your feet, chickenhawk!
Sparrowhawk!
Sparrowhawk! Are you all right?
Get up.
I will be back for you tomorrow.
Say your goodbyes
while you still have time!
Sparrowhawk! Sparrowhawk!
Tenar...
How could they do this? You're
the Archmage, aren't you.
I'm sorry, Tenar. I just keep
getting you into trouble.
Stop talking nonsense!
Not sure which way to go.
Arren?
Arren! Wait!
Arren! Cob's men came to the
farm and took Tenar away!
Arren, your sword! Sparrowhawk
told me to give it to you!
You want me to follow you?
Tenar is being held a
prisoner inside that castle.
Sparrowhawk too.
Sparrowhawk...
This belongs to you, right?
Sparrowhawk said you would need it.
You've got to hurry. They
really need your help!
I cannot go any further than this.
You must go on alone.
Take the sword with you
and bring it to me.
I know you can do it.
What do you mean? You're
with me right now.
You see only a part of me.
I am being held by
a wizard against my will.
But what are you?
Stay away! Get back now!
Stay back!
Arren's heart was
burdened with fear.
And that fear filled his heart
with desperation and darkness.
Fear of what?
In the end, the darkness stole his body
and ran away with it.
But something was left
behind when you see.
Darkness cannot exist
without light.
Now the light that was left
behind wanders alone, like a shadow.
Shadow?
What you see before you is just a
shadow that is searching for its body.
Father...
You are Arren?
Don't worry.
I'll be with you.
- How?
- By giving you something precious.
I give you my True Name.
Lebannen... Lebannen.
Lebannen...
It's him.
He should be ashamed to
call himself the Archmage!
Yes, but just don't forget which
wizard he was up against.
There is no equal in
Earthsea for lord Cob!
Well spoken!
By the way, what's our
little friend up to, huh?
I hear that he shut
himself in his room.
Arren really is here!
He's a lucky one, that boy.
Only somebody like Cob would be sneaky
enough to steal the wizard's apprentice.
Though, there doesn't seem to
be a whole lot of use for him.
None at all.
When we're through with
the wizard,
we're just gonna have to
sell him into slavery again.
All right! Go down and get
Sparrowhawk and his woman.
I am afraid the great Archmage's
time has finally run out!
They're really going to kill them.
Arren!
Arren?
What are you doing here?
Did they kidnap you too?
Here. I think this
belongs to you.
I'm not worthy of
my father's sword.
Arren, they've got Tenar
and Sparrowhawk.
They said they're
going to kill them.
So please. Help them like
that time you helped me.
I can't help them. I
can't help anyone.
All I can do is fail.
Arren, what's wrong with you?
They're both going to die
if we don't do something!
Don't you care? I said they
are both going to die.
We'll lose the most important
thing in the world.
Therru?
What's the most important
thing in the world?
You know life is
what's most important.
We'll all going to die someday. So,
nothing we do now really matters.
Why should we fight to preserve life when
We know it's just going to end someday?
No! Life is precious because
we know we're going to die!
Death is isn't what you fear most, Arren.
You are afraid of being alive.
You want to live forever,
then you say nothing matters.
You're afraid to live.
You're afraid to live
the only life you have!
Therru...
You think your life
belongs to you?
Tenar gave me my life.
That's why I have to live.
So, I can give life
to someone else.
Lebannen...
That's the only way
we truly live forever.
Therru, how did you know
my True Name?
You told me yourself.
Now I'll tell you mine.
My True Name is...
Tehanu...Tehanu.
Tehanu...
It'll be light soon.
Come on, Therru.
We've got to help them!
Arren, wait!
What is it?
Over there!
Sparrowhawk and Tenar!
Come on!
Jump.
I can't! It's too far!
Don't worry!
You can do it!
Let's go.
Sparrowhawk!
Time to say goodbye,
Sparrowhawk.
Your lover is about to
take a little journey.
Why don't you
send him off personally?
Sparrowhawk, you don't need to worry.
This world will be left in
good hands while you're gone.
What can I do, Sparrowhawk?
Tenar.
It's not over just yet.
The sun will rise soon.
What do you mean?
Can you not hear that, Tenar?
Help is already with us.
That is more than enough
time for goodbyes.
Now do it. Finish him off.
No!
Let them go right now!
Lebannen.
Arren! Therru!
Careful, boy. Stay out of this.
Show him no mercy.
Get back.
Take him!
Please, spare. Don't hurt me.
Don't hurt me.
What a pity.
And here I thought you
and I had an understanding.
Enough!
You don't control me any more.
Then you shall see
the face of death, Lebannen!
It's a summoning spell.
Arren!
Stay back!
Die!
Please, let me do this.
Let me draw it.
I do this for life.
That sword. That sword
was forged with magic.
He's become an old man!
Kept alive only by sorcery.
Lord. Lord Cob!
You cannot stop me.
I will never accept death.
Wizards are not
supposed to fear death!
You miserable girl!
I am far superior to you
insignificant little worms.
I have studied the
Wisdom of the Ages!
I wield power. I am almighty!
The wizards of Roke scorned
me like some witless fool?
They drove me out like a dog!
But now, I'll have
my revenge on them.
I'll never die and
I'll be Archmage.
Therru!
Therru!
That little fool.
Hear my commands, stones.
I unbind you!
Sunrise...
Let me go!
Does it hurt, girl?
Cob!
Let her go, now!
Stay where you are.
Death is quite terrifying!
Don't do it!
Quite quite...
Therru!
Quite quite quite terrifying...
Listen, Cob! You and I are just the same.
You turn your eyes away from
light to see only darkness.
No! Keep away!
You seem to have forgotten
that all life is connected.
Life can't be hoarded,
it can only be given!
Deny death,
and you deny life!
No. Wrong...
You have to face the truth, Cob!
Everyone fears their own mortality.
No! I never want to die.
Cob!
No. Stop it!
Therru!
Therru... Arren...
Arren!
Time to die! Time to die!
Arren!
And you will join him now.
Let her go! Don't kill her!
Anyone who gets in
my way must die!
She's dead, she's dead.
Poor thing.
Sun is rising.
Hurry... must hurry...
Stop!
Therru!
Eternal life!
Shadow, return to darkness!
Give me life!
I want life...
I want to live.
I want to live!
Tehanu!
It's good to see you, old friend.
What about them?
They'll be just fine.
You see, they have wings.
Thank you... Therru.
I'm returning to Enlad to
answer for what I did.
So, I can finally face myself.
Arren.
I was hoping that I could
see you again someday?
Come on.
We have to go thank
Sparrowhawk and Tenar.
Sora no kodokuna taka yo
Oh lonely hawk, flying in the sky
Kaze ni aragainagara
Struggling against the wind
Soko ni aru no ha hikari to yami
All around you is light and darkness
Hitori dake no sora
A sky for only you
Sora wo miagete naita
I looked up at the sky and broke into tears
Hitori ikiteru kimi yo
Oh you, you who live alone,
Shinjitsu no na wo oshiete okure
Let me hear your True Name
Itsu no hi ka kiete shimau kimi yo
Oh you, you who will one day fade away
Hikari ga yami ni tokeru youni
As light dissolves into darkness
Kokoro no naka wo toorisugiru
Your song passes straight through my heart
Kimi no uta wo utau yo
I'll sing it... your song
The End
Sora wo miagete naita
I looked up at the sky and broke into tears
Hitori ikiteru kimi yo
Oh you, you who live alone,
A
Shinjitsu no na wo oshiete okure
Let me hear your True Name
Itsu no hi ka shinde shimau kimi yo
Oh you, you who will one day fade away
Hikari ga yami ni ukabu youni
As light floats upon darkness
Chinmoku no naka ni toorisugiru
Your song that passes straight through silence
Toki no uta wo utau yo
I'll sing it... the song of time
Umare kieteiku hakanai
Born to fade away
Inochi-tachi yo
Oh you, bearer of a fleeting life
Owari ga ari
But where there is an end
Hajimari ga aru yo
There is a beginning
Wasurenai de
Dont ever forget
Sora no kodokuna taka yo
Oh lonely hawk, flying in the sky
Kaze ni aragainagara
Struggling against the wind
Sora wo miagete naita
I looked up at the sky and broke into tears
Kimi yo
Oh, you...