Major Charactres: Nomad crew, Prince Veedon, Sultan, Dara Minor Charactres: Aide of Prince Veedon, Tarsis
(Prince Veedon's throne room in Kepolo)
Prince Veedon: I'm pleased the Sultan has chosen such a trust-worthy man.
Sinbad: I hope I can live up to my reputation.
Prince Veedon: Prince of Quanta was like a brother to me. Our neighboring kingdoms under the Sultan's domain were 2 glittering jewels in his crown. His assassination hurt me deeply.
Sinbad: As it did the Sultan.
Prince Veedon: Yes, I'm afraid he doesn't know the half of it though. You see, the Prince and I both worked diligently together to modernize our kingdoms... to do away with the older, harsher ways of ruling.
Sinbad: A good plan.
Prince Veedon: Yes.. but one that has left us vulnerable. You see, I fear this assassin is part of a larger group that means to bring down our kingdoms... to destroy our progress. Who knows, I... may be their next intended victim. Or worse, the Sultan.
Sinbad: All this should come out in the trial.
Prince Veedon: Ah. One can only hope.
Sinbad: My prisoner.
Prince Veedon: Hm - safe. Well guarded. My man will show you the way. (He hands Sinbad a letter from the Sultan) And I will join you in Dafar for the trial.
Sinbad: (takes the letter and smiles) Justice will be served, Prince Veedon. (He leaves the room)
(outside the guard house. Sinbad approaches one of the guards)
Sinbad: I'm here to pick up the prisoner - at the bequest of the Sultan.(He hands the letter to the guards outside. They nod and let him enter.)
(Inside, Sinbad nods to a guard who gets up and opens the cell door for him. Sinbad enters the cell. The guards look at each other.)
(Inside the cell, Dara is sitting on the bed, her hands chained.)
Dara: I'm not leaving this cell!
Sinbad: You? (surprised)
Dara: You're the Sultan's man. They'll kill me! I didn't hurt anybody and I'm NOT leaving this cell! Don't you see? They'll kill me BEFORE I reach the Sultan.
Sinbad (confused): Who's they?
Dara: The ones who killed my Prince.
Sinbad: People say you're responsible.
Dara (standing up): People say what they're told to say.
Sinbad: Well, we'll see if we can figure all this out on the way. (He reaches for her and she kicks him) Ow!!
Dara: I'm not going!
Sinbad: Maybe a sea voyage will calm you down... (he slings Dara over his shoulder)
Dara: Put me down, you big ape! They'll kill me and you too! Put me down!
(Sinbad walks out of the cell and looks around the empty room. He slowly puts Dara down on her feet.)
Dara: What's wrong?
Sinbad: Not quite sure...
(they hear a hissing noise)
Dara: Something's burning.
Sinbad: I recognize that... (he looks and sees a lit fuse) ... that smell! (He grabs Dara and runs)
(Sinbad and Dara run out as the building explodes. Dara sits up)
Dara: I think you've just signed your own death warrant.
(On the Nomad. Sinbad is at the tillar. Firouz is looking through his magnascope.)
Firouz: Sinbad?
(Sinbad hands the tillar to Doubar and walks over to Firouz)
Sinbad: Something up?
Firouz: I'm not sure. Something's moving on the cliffs. Dust is rising but... (he sees something flying off the cliffs) Catapults! They're firing something at us!
(something lands in the water)
Sinbad: All hands, secure the ship! Prepare for an attack!
Doubar: What kind of attack?!
Sinbad: Well, we'll find out soon. Doubar! Steer clear of shore!
(another thing lands in the water)
Firouz: That was a close one! (another something approaches and lands on deck, breaking apart) It's lamp oil!
Sinbad: Rongar! Cover it, now! Go!
(Rongar rushes and pours sand on the oil)
Doubar: Trim those sails and let's get out of here!
(another lamp oil bag comes flying)
Sinbad: Doubar, hurry!
(archers appear on the cliffs as another bag lands in the water)
Bryn: Sinbad! (she point to the water as still another bag lands)
Doubar: Secure that rigging now!
(Sinbad takes the magnascope from Firouz and sees oil in the water)
Crewman: What do you see, what do you see?!
(archers fire flaming arrows - 3 hit the Nomad)
Sinbad: They're trying to burn us out! (Runs and takes the tiller from Doubar)
Doubar: They're doin' a darn good job, too!
(Rongar and Firouz run around putting out the flames. More fire arrows fly and hit the oil in the water)
Sinbad: Doubar...
Doubar: The sea, it's on fire! We're about to be a floating bonfire!
(Opening Credits)
Doubar: The flames are nearly on us! We don't have enough wind to outrun it!
Sinbad: Bryn! Get the prisoner on deck! (Bryn goes below) Rongar! Prepare the longboat!
Doubar: Scuttle the Nomad?!
Sinbad: We may not have a choice.
(Flames approach closer. A flame arrow lands on the Nomad and begins to burn ropes. Bryn arrives topside with Dara. She looks up as a hook falls.)
Bryn: Agh! (falls to the deck as she is hit)
Sinbad: Bryn!
Firouz: Firestorm's creating its own wind!
Sinbad: And we're going to use it.
Firouz: Yes! We're outrunning it!
(Nomad sails away from the flames. Sinbad hands the tiller over to Rongar and rushes to help Bryn.)
Sinbad: Bryn...
Bryn: Just a goose egg....
Sinbad (looks at Dara): Do you know who's behind this?
Dara (shakes her head): But I know they won't let us reach Dafar alive.
Sinbad: Firouz, take the prisoner back down below.
Doubar: We can sail away and never go to Dafar. No one will miss me. Don't you understand?!
Sinbad: I understand I have a job to do and I intend to do it.
Dara: Perfect. They picked a toy soldier for a suicide run. How does "dead meat" sound as a nickname?
(Firouz leads her below)
Bryn: About your taste in women...
Sinbad: Well... she's right about the nickname. Someone's out to stop us. Dead.
Doubar: Any ideas?
Sinbad: Well, it could be the real killer. Or, could be friends out to rescue her.
Doubar: You think she's part of a rebel group?
Sinbad: The Prince mentioned it. And he's been soldiering for years.
Doubar: Things just keep getting better and better.
Sinbad: Yeah... (turns to Bryn) Any insights?
Bryn: Well, she knows more than what she's saying. She's scared, angry... and she doesn't trust any of us.
Sinbad: And I don't trust her.
Doubar: Aside from the pleasant atmosphere THAT generates, what do we do now? We can't just sail up the coast with a rebel group waiting to sink us!
Sinbad: And we won't. Rongar! Head for those cliffs! We'll drop anchor out of sight of the mainland.
Doubar: Change of plan?
Sinbad: Big change. We're taking Dara in by land. Once we drop anchor, you and Firouz take the longboat in - get to town and let Veedon know about the new course.
(Prince Veedon's castle - Kepolo)
Prince Veedon: Come! (Tarsis enters) Good news? (silence) They've escaped haven't they. First the jail, now the archers. You know... I'm beginning to think that this Sinbad is more than just a mere sailor.
Tarsis: Two of Sinbad's men came ashore. They think the girl's in league with a rebel band. They're gonna take the trip on land to avoid any of her rebel friends... They need a map.
Prince Veedon: Excellent. And I have just the route... yes...
(Back on the Nomad)
Bryn: The long boat's back.
Sinbad: Did you get a message to Veedon?
Doubar: That we did. And got supplies.
Sinbad: Great. Did you get a map?
Firouz: Better. I got us a guide.
(Tarsis comes aboard)
Sinbad: The name's Sinbad.
Tarsis: I'm Tarsis.
Sinbad: Glad to meet you. I hope Firouz has told you we've already been attacked.
Tarsis: Hey, what's life without a little danger?
(The crew and Tarsis are riding through a valley. Sinbad rides up to the wagon where Dara is sitting next to Doubar.)
Sinbad: I'll undo those if you promise to behave.
Dara: I'll take off the first chance I get!
Doubar: Now, why doesn't that surprise me...
Dara: If you were smart, you'd do the same.
Sinbad: If she tries to escape...
Doubar: I know just what to do.
(Sinbad rides up to Tarsis)
Sinbad: You've chosen the shortest route.
Tarsis: I have.
Sinbad: Good.
Tarsis: But, the shortest route is often the most dangerous.
Sinbad: Well, as you've said, what's life without a little danger. (turns to Bryn) Keep your eyes open.
Bryn: Who are you expecting?
Sinbad: The unexpected.
(Dermott flies overhead as the wagon suddenly stops)
Doubar: This is no place to stop! (Archers appear on the cliffs as Doubar mutters) Nice place for an ambush...
(Arrows fly down)
Sinbad: Dismount! Take cover!
(Everyone runs - Rongar and Doubar head for the side of the wagon. Dara and Bryn head for the rocks.)
Tarsis: We're trapped!
Sinbad: Don't count on it. We need to return some of their fire. Firouz! Time for your toys.
(Firouz and Sinbad grab arrows and bow)
Sinbad: Good. Your flint. (arrow hits close by) That's close...
(Firouz hands him an exploding stick)
Firouz: Lucky guess.
Sinbad: I'll go around behind them.
Doubar: There's nothing back there but a big valley!
Sinbad: I'm carrying my own bridge. I need 5 minutes.
Firouz: Not a problem.
(Sinbad runs off - Doubar and Firouz grab multi-crossbows from wagon)
Bryn: Are you alright?
Dara: I'd be a lot better if you'd unchain me. (she sees Sinbad leave) He's leaving! (she stands up and waves her arms) Hey! Take me with you! Hey!
(Bryn throws her to the ground as an arrow hits close by)
Dara: That hurt!
Bryn: Now that, I believe.
(Doubar and Firouz get the multicross bows ready)
Doubar: Let's load them up!
(They run for the rocks. Then stand up and shoot. Several archers are hit and fall)
Dara: Now what do we do?
Bryn: Wait for Sinbad.
(Sinbad stands on some rocks and loads the rope on the crossbow. He fires across the chasm and creates a tightrope bridge. He crosses to the other side.)
(Arrows are still flying towards the rest of the crew.)
Tarsis: We can't hold out much longer!
(Sinbad lights exploding sticks and throws them at the backs of the archers. They all die. The crew cheers as Sinbad appears where the archers had once stood)
Doubar: Let's get ready to roll!