Screenplay data
Young sorcerer's apprentice Galen Bradwardyn is thrust into a quest to slay the dragon Vermithrax after his mentor, Ulrich, seemingly dies while demonstrating his power to a delegation from Urland. Galen, accompanied by Ulrich's servant Hodge and disguised maiden Valerian, attempts to defeat the dragon by collapsing its lair, but the creature survives and continues to terrorize the land. Imprisoned by the skeptical King Casiodorus Rex and his cynical nobleman Tyrian, Galen escapes and, with Valerian's help, confronts Vermithrax, only to be wounded in the initial battle. Realizing Ulrich's true plan, Galen returns to the dragon's lair and resurrects his mentor, who then transports himself and Vermithrax to a mountaintop for a final, cataclysmic battle. Ulrich sacrifices himself to destroy the dragon, allowing Galen and Valerian to leave Urland as the King takes credit for the victory, and the people begin to rebuild their lives free from the dragon's tyranny.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A young magician, Galen, undertakes a perilous quest after his mentor’s death, confronting dragons, betrayal, and faith.
Open full beat sheetGalen Bradwardyn is listed as Protagonist. Young, ambitious, and initially inexperienced sorcerer's apprentice. In the parsed data, Galen Bradwardyn is connected to 60 scenes, 108 dialogue lines, 110 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
60 scenes / 108 dialogue linesValerian is listed as Protagonist. A young woman disguised as a man, daughter of a blacksmith. In the parsed data, Valerian is connected to 40 scenes, 74 dialogue lines, 76 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
40 scenes / 74 dialogue linesTyrian is listed as Antagonist. A lean, bearded, and cynical nobleman serving the King. In the parsed data, Tyrian is connected to 18 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
18 scenes / 19 dialogue linesSimon is listed as Supporting. Valerian's father, a sturdy blacksmith. In the parsed data, Simon is connected to 15 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
15 scenes / 14 dialogue linesGreil is listed as Supporting. A grizzled, superstitious peasant who later becomes a religious zealot. In the parsed data, Greil is connected to 14 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
14 scenes / 23 dialogue linesHodge is listed as Support. Wrinkled, loyal, and grumpy servant to Ulrich. In the parsed data, Hodge is connected to 13 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
13 scenes / 11 dialogue linesUlrich is listed as Mentor. A powerful, ancient, and weary sorcerer. In the parsed data, Ulrich is connected to 12 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
12 scenes / 20 dialogue linesElspeth is listed as Supporting. The King's daughter, a fey beauty. In the parsed data, Elspeth is connected to 9 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
9 scenes / 18 dialogue linesCasiodorus Rex is listed as Supporting. The somber and fearful King of Urland. In the parsed data, Casiodorus Rex is connected to 7 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
7 scenes / 24 dialogue linesMalkin is listed as Supporting. An older peasant traveler. In the parsed data, Malkin is connected to 7 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
7 scenes / 4 dialogue linesHorsrik is listed as Supporting. The King's herald and chancellor. In the parsed data, Horsrik is connected to 4 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
4 scenes / 10 dialogue linesBrother Jacopus Januensis is listed as Supporting. A fanatical Carthusian monk. In the parsed data, Brother Jacopus Januensis is connected to 3 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
3 scenes / 9 dialogue linesGalen attempts a failed magic spell in the conjuring room while Ulrich observes visions of his own death in a turret.
Galen Bradwardyn, Ulrich, HodgeUlrich and Galen depart the castle for the forest.
Galen Bradwardyn, Ulrich, HodgeUlrich meets with Valerian and the delegation from Urland to discuss the dragon.
Galen Bradwardyn, Ulrich, Hodge, Valerian, GreilUlrich performs a test of his mortality for Tyrian, resulting in his apparent death.
Galen Bradwardyn, Ulrich, Hodge, Valerian, TyrianGalen cremates Ulrich's body.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianGalen and Hodge leave the castle, and Galen magically hides the castle with vines.
Galen Bradwardyn, HodgeGalen and Hodge travel while Galen practices magic on Hodge.
Galen Bradwardyn, HodgeThe Urlanders express doubt about their mission.
Valerian, Greil, MalkinGalen and Hodge are captured by the travelers while Galen attempts to claim the role of the new sorcerer.
Galen Bradwardyn, Ulrich, Hodge, Valerian, Greil, MalkinA maiden is sacrificed to the dragon, but the creature kills her.
Horsrik, Casiodorus Rex, ElspethTyrian observes the travelers from afar.
TyrianGalen discovers Valerian's secret while swimming.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianHodge is killed by an arrow; Galen fails to resurrect him.
Galen Bradwardyn, HodgeGalen collapses the dragon's lair using magic.
Galen Bradwardyn, Valerian, Greil, MalkinBrother Jacopus baptizes villagers; Galen arrives to claim victory over the dragon.
Galen Bradwardyn, Valerian, Greil, Brother Jacopus Januensis, Simon, MalkinValerian prepares to reveal her true identity.
Valerian, SimonValerian prepares to reveal her true identity to the village, despite her father Simon's fear.
Valerian, SimonGalen entertains the crowd until Valerian arrives in her dress; they dance.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianGalen and Valerian dance and exchange words about sorcery and her identity.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianSimon and Greil discuss Valerian's transformation and the presence of a holy man.
Simon, GreilTyrian arrives and demands Galen accompany him to the King.
Galen Bradwardyn, Valerian, Tyrian, MalkinGalen is taken to the castle by Tyrian.
Galen Bradwardyn, TyrianGalen performs magic for the King, who remains unimpressed and skeptical.
Galen Bradwardyn, Tyrian, Casiodorus RexGalen is imprisoned and Tyrian steals his amulet.
Galen Bradwardyn, TyrianPrincess Elspeth spies on Galen.
ElspethRain falls on the hot rocks of the dragon's lair.
Elspeth visits Galen and discusses the lottery.
Galen Bradwardyn, ElspethThe King tries to use the amulet to turn lead into gold, but fails.
Tyrian, Casiodorus Rex, ElspethAn earthquake shakes the castle.
Galen BradwardynThe earthquake hits the village.
Valerian, SimonThe earthquake causes a landslide at the dragon's lair.
Galen escapes his cell.
Galen BradwardynGalen encounters Tyrian.
Galen Bradwardyn, TyrianGalen steals a horse and flees.
Galen Bradwardyn, TyrianGalen rides through the throne room.
Galen Bradwardyn, TyrianGalen rides through the kitchen.
Galen BradwardynGalen rides through the hallway.
Galen BradwardynGalen rides up and down the stairs.
Galen Bradwardyn, TyrianGalen escapes the castle through the library wall.
Galen Bradwardyn, Tyrian, Casiodorus Rex, ElspethBrother Jacopus attempts to confront the dragon.
Valerian, Greil, Brother Jacopus Januensis, SimonThe dragon kills Brother Jacopus.
Greil, Brother Jacopus JanuensisGalen sees the village burning from a distance.
Galen BradwardynGalen returns to the burning village and is rejected by the people.
Galen Bradwardyn, GreilGalen confesses to Valerian that he is a fraud.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianTyrian and his men search for Galen.
Valerian, Tyrian, Simon, MalkinTyrian searches Valerian's house.
Valerian, Tyrian, Simon, MalkinTyrian and his men search the shop for Galen; Simon refuses to participate in the lottery.
Hodge, TyrianGalen emerges from hiding and Simon shows him his best swords.
Galen Bradwardyn, Hodge, ValerianGalen tests the sharpness of the sword in the stream.
Galen Bradwardyn, Hodge, ValerianThe lottery takes place; Princess Elspeth is chosen.
Galen Bradwardyn, Hodge, Valerian, Tyrian, Horsrik, Casiodorus RexGalen confronts the King in the library and receives the amulet.
Galen Bradwardyn, Tyrian, Casiodorus RexGalen reforges the sword with magic.
Galen Bradwardyn, Hodge, ValerianValerian searches for dragon scales and encounters hatchlings.
ValerianGalen and Valerian share a final moment before the battle.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianGalen confronts Tyrian and rescues Elspeth.
Galen Bradwardyn, Tyrian, Horsrik, ElspethGalen enters the lair and fights the basilisk hatchlings.
Galen Bradwardyn, ElspethGalen fights baby dragons in the lair.
Galen Bradwardyn, ElspethGalen encounters Vermithrax in the lake of fire.
Galen BradwardynVermithrax follows Galen up the tunnel.
Galen BradwardynGalen ambushes the dragon in the tunnel.
Galen BradwardynValerian finds Galen wounded.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianSimon contemplates the broken sword.
SimonValerian tries to convince Galen to leave Urland.
Galen Bradwardyn, Valerian, SimonGalen packs his belongings.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianSimon says goodbye to Galen and Valerian.
Galen Bradwardyn, Valerian, SimonGreil calls the faithful to worship.
Greil, SimonGalen realizes Ulrich's plan.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianGreil preaches to the congregation.
Greil, SimonGalen and Valerian return to the lair.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianGalen and Valerian descend into the lair.
Galen Bradwardyn, ValerianGalen attempts to resurrect Ulrich.
Galen Bradwardyn, UlrichValerian witnesses the eclipse.
ValerianThe congregation reacts to the eclipse.
Greil, SimonGalen and Ulrich reunite.
Galen Bradwardyn, UlrichValerian is hunted by the dragon.
ValerianUlrich and Galen head to the surface.
Galen Bradwardyn, UlrichUlrich confronts the dragon.
Galen Bradwardyn, Ulrich, ValerianUlrich transports them to a netherworld.
Galen Bradwardyn, Ulrich, ValerianThey arrive on a mountain top.
Galen Bradwardyn, Ulrich, ValerianSimon is baptized.
Greil, SimonDid you ever hear of King Gaiseric? Of course not, you weren't even born. He was my brother, a great King and a valiant man-at-arms. When he ascended to the throne, the dragon was unbridled. No one knew where it might strike next. So he brought forth his broadsword and his spear, assembled a company of his best fighters and went out to do battle. He was never seen again. But his attack provoked the most terrible reprisals: whole villages incinerated, entire crops burned. Death, famine, horrible.
The man who walks with Christ is not a man to fear a dragon: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil! You say you are preyed upon by a foul beast. Yes, but what is the nature of this beast? It comes to you on bat's wings and clawed feet, does it not? It breathes fire, does it not? And it lives under ground. This is no dragon. This is Lucifer!
People of Urland: whereas the peace of the kingdom has been disrupted by the mischief of an interloper; and whereas this interloper being fled; now therefore, his majesty the King hereby proclaims the sum of thirty ducats to be paid to anyone producing the miscreant Galen Bradwardyn, fraud enchanter, to our satisfaction.
My lord Ulrich is no longer. All that you asked of him, you may now expect of me. The dangers he would face, I will now conquer. The task he would undertake I will now fulfill. I am Galen Bradwardyn, inheritor of Ulrich's craft and knowledge, and I am the Sorcerer you seek.
She's right. What kind of a life could you have here? It's too late for me, but you're young enough. You know what I think? Magic is dying out, fading from the world. But that makes me happy. That means the dragon will be dying too.
The Church is mother to us all. Not just one lonely orphan who has lost his way, not just a few, but all of us that believeth in Him. When enough voices come together in prayer, He shall hear, we shall live and the beast shall die.
I don't like it. Young snot-nose comes in here for sport at our expense. We're on a fool's errand, but we don't have to listen to this. I don't want to hear any more about sorcery. I don't want to hear any more about spells.
Now, my countrymen, hear me: behold, for I am chosen. I shall die that many may live. I shall lay down my life for family and fellows. I shall go to my grave for the love of our King and his wise policy. And my name is --
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