The Heroic Legend of Arslan

E1. The Glory of Ecbatana

Prince Arslan from the Kingdom of Pars finds himself into a predicament when a young prisoner from the nation of Lusitania holds him hostage in an attempt to escape.

★ 8.5

E2. Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle

Now fourteen years old, Arslan takes part in his first battle against Lusitania, and all odds seem at the Parsian army's favor, until his father, the King Andragoras III, falls victim to treason by Kharlan, one of his generals. (Source: Wikipedia)

★ 8.5

E3. The Knight in Black

Arslan is rescued by his loyal servant Daryun and they must run away from the Lusitanian forces, led by the General Silvermask, who ambush and capture his father personally.

★ 8.5

E4. Pessimistic Strategist

Arslan and Daryun seek the help of the retired tactician Narsus, but convincing him to join their cause will not be an easy task.

★ 8.5

E5. Flames in Capital (Part 1)

While Arslan and Daryun enlist Narsus' help, Lusitania begins their siege in the royal capital of Ecbatana. Shapur is tortured by Bodin as an example for the "pagans" of Pars, but requests to be killed by one of Pars' archers. Listening to his request, he is killed by a mysterious man, who is called by queen Tahamine to be rewarded for his feat. Meanwhile, Lusitania convinces the slaves of Pars to open the city gates for them, promising to make them free men.

★ 8.8

E6. Flames in Capital (Part 2)

Gieve escapes Ecbatana after having a clash with Silvermask, who makes use of the underground tunnels to strike the palace from within, while the Lusitanian forces, assisted by the slaves, break into the capital and conquer it.

★ 8.8