I'm married to my swords.
Now, look at the situation you've found yourself in.
But...
Lady Helena is...
just like a sword.
I mean...
her gaze...
is as sharp as a sword.
It makes my heart melt.
My God!
What have you done to me? Oh, God.
You can't seem to find a way out, right, big guy?
This cold iron won't diminish the love in your heart, it just won't.
Don't be afraid.
Love will not affect your bravery.
Love fortifies bravery.
Protects it.
And this is called...
loving like a man, brother.
Brother I...
I feel sorry for the woman.
Her father died before her eyes.
What...
What love are you talking about, brother?
What love?
Yeah, Bamsi. Right!
Let me just say that this love will be the end of you.
Piss off!
May I?
Come in.
Aliyar Bey sent me.
After the murder of the governor, the vizier decided to take the bazaar.
Now he is on his way to do so.
Let him come.
What you sow, you'll reap, Kutluca.
There is another issue, my bey.
Speak up, Kutluca. We are all ears.
Candar Bey gave Aslihan's hand in marriage to Saadettin Köpek.
There will be a small ceremony tonight.
What are you saying, Kutluca? Has Candar Bey gone mad?
That's what happened, so Aliyar Bey has said.
Thank you, Kutluca.
Is there anything else?
Nowadays there are a lot of visitors in your tribe.
Is there someone that I don't know of?
Yes, my bey.
A tradesman from Constantinople came and met with Ural Bey.
He'll be our guest tonight.
May I take my leave? I need to go back to the tribe.
Very well. Go ahead, Kutluca.
Give my regards to Aliyar Bey.
Sure thing, sir.
Candar Bey is trying to use Aslihan to get the support of the state.
We could have had that power if you had married, my bey.
Nothing good comes out of such power. Our God is enough for us.
As long as we have God by our side it doesn't matter who we are dealing with.
My brave soldiers!
Courageous commanders!
The fearless protectors of Karacahisar Castle and Byzantium!
Byzantium is not here today because it has hidden behind walls.
We don't have the luxury of being so desperate and helpless.
We can't just silently sit and wait.
I don't want any of you to fall victim to the swords of these barbarians.
While they are murdering our people I won't sit in my chamber and drink wine.
I will personally talk to the emperor and put an end to this.
But first, we will ensure the security of our castle.
-Commander Ennis. -Yes, commander Vasilius.
Have the holes in the castle walls repaired and prepare your swords.
Our soldiers need to be equipped with the best armor.
Our soldiers will be patrolling all day, every day from now on.
They will show themselves fearlessly to our enemies.
They will understand the presence of a Byzantine castle
and that we are ready.
No one will be able to ride a horse without our permission in these lands.
Yes, sir.
It's time for Byzantium to roar.
The great war has begun.
Emperor Herakleios drove away the Sasanians from these lands,
let the Muslims taste the failure which was mentioned in their holy book
and secure glory for the Byzantine Empire.
That's what we will do.
The battle we won in Issus has disturbed those in Toros.
It started our golden age.
Now, the period of defense and silence is over.
Now, it's our turn to speak up.
Our golden age is coming. Do not forget the victory of Nineveh!
Don't forget the actions and bravery of Emperor Herakleios.
We will send rebels, barbarians and enemies of Byzantium
to hell, where they belong.
-Long live Byzantium! -Long live the Emperor!
-Long live Byzantium!
Long live Byzantium! Long live the Emperor!
Don't allow anyone to enter. No matter who.
If anyone resists...
kill them.
Who are you?
My name is Aleko. I'm a tradesman here.
Where is Ertugrul?
He went to his tribe, sir.
Why is this place deserted? Is there no one from Kayi Tribe?
When Ertugrul Bey heard you were coming to take the bazaar
he said it wouldn't be good to make the vizier's work hard.
He donated the inn to the state. Here is the key to the inn.
And this is the wedding gift sent by Ertugrul Bey.
Ertugrul...
I'll catch you!
Come here! Got you, come on!
Come here! Come!
Come here!
-My Gunduz! -Dad!
My lion!
-Welcome, my bey. -My Halime.
I've missed the tent.
And both Gunduz and I have missed you in our tent, my bey.
I've missed you, too.
It feels like a deadly silence in the tribe while you are gone.
Gunduz Alp is here, though!
Gunduz Alp can protect both his tent and his tribe.
-You can, right, Gunduz Bey? -Of course I can.
My lion!
Welcome son.
Thanks Mother.
-Welcome brother. -Thank you, brother.
-How are things going? -We are pressing on the bandits.
Don't you worry.
We traverse mountains, cliffs. And we are guarding the mountain passes.
We watch whoever goes by.
Very well, my brother. You are responsible for security.
Know that I have full trust in you.
Thank you, brother.
I wouldn't care if I died right now, now that I've seen you, your wife
and your son together in your tribe.
Things have a way of turning out for the best, Mother.
To live such beautiful days, one has to pay a certain price.
Well, now that you are here, I'm okay with whatever price we pay.
I'd pay the price of my whole life just for this moment.
-Just for you to be safe and sound. -Thank you, mother.
Thank you.
Who are you? What are you doing here?
You get out of my way. I'm here to see Helena.
You can't go in.
I can and I will.
Now, you go tell Helena that Bamsi is here.
-I have things to say to her. -Go away. Stay away.
Bamsi! Bamsi!
Soldier, let him come.
She said let me go.
Helena.
We are all sorry about your father's death.
Thank you.
But I don't understand.
Who would dare to do it in your bazaar?
Secrets can't stay secrets, Helena.
We'll make those responsible pay the price.
So...
-Did you find the killers? -Of course we did.
But don't tell anyone.
We'll catch them tonight.
I couldn't stop myself from coming to tell you so that you'd be relieved.
You are a very good person, Bamsi.
What are you up to, Ertugrul?
You hate me too much to ease my burdens.
Yet you gave up the key to the inn
with no resistance.
Sir, there are no ledgers or information. The rooms are empty.
Leave some of the soldiers here.
The rest come with me. We're going to the tribe.
If Ertugrul comes here, you die...
but you don't give up the inn.
Commander Vasilius!
Come in!
The game you set up with your wit seems to be working, sir.
The Turks are in the trap.
So, the bait came in handy.
Everything is just as you wanted.
How is Helena?
The news made her very happy.
Let her be.
Let's see how long it'll last.
Father, I'd like you to meet our dear friend, Laskaris.
By order of the Emperor, he has come from Constantinople
to do business with us.
Welcome.
Thank you, Candar Bey.
The Emperor is not happy with Ertugrul's actions in the bazaar.
That's why I've been advised to work with you.
Which of Ertugrul's actions is disturbing the Emperor?
What is the reason for him sending his tradesmen?
I'd like to know that.
Ever since Ertugrul took the bazaar, safe trade hasn't been possible.
The inn is filled with bandits.
Almost every day a caravan gets attacked.
This disturbance of the bazaar by the inn also disturbs Constantinople.
That's why I'd like to work with you, should you accept to do so.
That is very fortunate for us.
We'd like to work with you.
I'll be pleased to do so.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm quite busy and have a long way to go.
You've come all this way. Let us host you tonight.
We'd like you to be our guest.
I'd like to show you the bazaar myself.
Accept Candar Bey's invitation, be our guest.
I don't want to be a burden.
Nonsense! We'd be honored.
And there is a pre-wedding ceremony
of my daughter and blessed vizier Saadettin Köpek.
We'd be happy to see you with us.
Very well, then.
Father, let him rest now. The night will be long.
Blessed vizier Saadettin Köpek!
Blessed Vizier, Laskaris has come here
to do business with us, by the order of the Emperor.
The word that the Cavdar Tribe is reliable to work with
has reached all the way to the Emperor.
I'm honored, blessed vizier.
Excuse me.
Guards!
Ertugrul Bey's authority over the bazaar...
has come to an end.
The united axes of evil have come upon us from all sides, Artuk Bey.
With God's permission, we'll tear down all their traps.
They plot games.
They may have plans, but the ultimate plan belongs to God. They don't know that.
It's obvious they want to blame us for the death of the governor.
But there is something I don't understand, my bey.
If Ural plotted such a thing,
didn't he know it'd be a reason for war between the two states?
Once ambition takes over the head, reason escapes from it.
Ural's ambitions drove away his reason. He is reckless.
Now it's time to hold him accountable for what he has done.
My bey, what if this is also a game
and Ural is one of the victims in that game?
Do you also believe that Ural wouldn't do such a thing?
I know how much he wants the inn.
But he knows we suspect him,
I think he wouldn't knowingly dare to do such a thing.
I think so.
There is only one way to find out.
What is on your mind, my bey?
May this henna bring blessings to the bride and peace to her tent.
May it brighten the bride's home, may it bless the bride.
Ertugrul Bey?
Selamun aleykum.
Aleykum selam.
What gives, my bey?
I'm here to figure out the complications, Aliyar Bey.
My bey, are you...
Don't worry. I'm here to seek justice, not to spill blood.
They are trying to blame it on you.
I'm one hundred percent sure you are not the killer of the governor.
In order for you to come clean...
I need to find the killer to come clean, Aliyar Bey.
That degenerate is probably long gone now.
The secret is here, Aliyar Bey. In the tribe of Cavdars.
How so, my bey?
The killer of the governor is in this tribe.
What are you saying, my bey? How is that even possible?
I'm talking about a man who visited your tribe today.
The trader from Constantinople.
That's not possible, my bey.
Why would he kill the governor and claim he was a trader?
And what business does he have with my tribe?
Ural will be answering this question, Aliyar Bey.
First, we need to capture that dishonorable murderer.
Are you sure it's him, my bey?
You know I completely trust you.
But you know best
how bad it is to blame an innocent man.
You need to help me figure this out, Aliyar Bey.
Take me to the tent of that dog.
Let's see if he really is the killer.
They come all the way from Constantinople to me
to conduct business, my Colpan.
Soon, I'll have authority over the bazaar.
Our paths have begun to open one by one.
This is just the beginning, my bey.
You deserve the best of the best.
Your long and holy journey has just begun.
And Vizier Saadettin has become a relative.
Once we have his support,
let alone the bazaar, we'll even have the Karacahisar Castle.
I only have one wish, my bey.
Both Karacahisar and the murderer Vasillius will bow before you.
I'm so happy!
That degenerate governor went to hell.
My father's soul has finally found some peace.
You keep your revenge alive, my Colpan. All their turns will come.
Just like Ertugrul did...
those who killed your father will bow before us.
This I promise.
Jesus Christ, give me strength on the path of death. Reward me with your heaven.
What's going on, Aliyar Bey?
You'll understand now, you filthy killer.
What killer? What is he saying, Aliyar Bey?
Ertugrul Bey...
-says you killed the governor. -What?
Have you lost your mind? I'm a trader here to conduct business.
And I'm tasked by the Emperor himself.
Then prove it.
Is this how you treat your guests?
You are not a guest but a killer. My alps followed you here.
Aliyar Bey...
If you don't tell the truth, you'll meet with your creator.
Let me go! Or it'll be bad for you. Let me go!
My bey...
It's the same arrow, my bey.
I know you killed the governor.
Now tell me who ordered you to do it.
I don't follow anyone's orders but the Emperor's.
Then the Emperor will receive your head.
Stop!
Who?
Ural Bey.
Lies.
He is lying, my bey.
He wouldn't do such a thing. I'd expect many things from him, but...
but this is not possible.
Ural can't be such a fool and so desperate.
That's what I thought while getting the poison from Simon
in order to kill Toktamis Bey.
That guy raised him.
I told him not to do it. He didn't listen.
What did you say?
He used me to do all his dirty work. I kept my silence.
Spare my life and I'll tell you everything I know.
Lies!
Lies! Lies!
Aliyar Bey.
Now is the time for justice.
If you are with me,
you are against your brother and maybe your father.
After all the fuss, we deserved this kind of a happy moment, huh?
Things have a way of turning out for the best, blessed vizier.
You've come here to solve the issues between the Turkmen tribes,
but your arrival resulted in a very good ending.
We haven't settled matters, yet.
I'll get back to business once the ceremony is completed.
And the biggest issue is still there.
Ertugrul.
Having given us the key to the inn Ertugrul vanished, blessed vizier.
How will we find him?
There is not a single rabbit hole for him to hide in, Ural.
We're not done with him. Not yet!
The fate of a man who disobeys our sultan and betrays peace is obvious.
But leave these matters aside. Let's talk about the good things for now.
May the belt Candar Bey puts on you be your protective companion.
That belt will be the end of me.
What are you saying, Aslihan? Do you hear what you are saying?
You all know I don't want this marriage.
I accepted it for the good of our tribe.
But I am not sure how much of this I can put up with.
Don't worry because of Vizier Saadettin's age.
He is a wise and powerful man.
He will make you happy.
I understand you the best, Aslihan.
I was separated from my tribe, traditions and belief when I married Ural.
I was Christian and then I accepted Islam.
I've been through so much, Aslihan.
But I've been patient and now I will have my reward.
Now I am carrying the baby of the man I love.
And thank God, despite everything, I'm peaceful.
You'll be patient, too.
But you...
were in love with Ural.
Subtitle translation by Ediz Faruk Gulfirat