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SAGA - Curse of the Shadow (2013) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2013 · 100 mins · English
Directed by
John Lyde
Starring
James C. Morris, Clare Niederpruem, Eve Mauro, Richard McWilliams, James Gaisford, Danielle C. Ryan

In the expansive world of SAGA, a clandestine group known as The Shadow plots to resurrect Goth Azul, an ancient Undead God. The story follows a skilled elven bounty huntress, Nemyt, who pursues the orc shaman Fangtor Bloodmoon, escaping on a dragon. During the chase, Nemyt shoots down the dragon and confronts Fangtor, facing a dangerous battle for her life. Her victory yields more than just Fangtor's head, hinting at unforeseen consequences and deeper mysteries within the world.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

Where to watch

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13 events in order · contains spoilers

SAGA - Curse of the Shadow Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of SAGA - Curse of the Shadow (2013) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. The War Ends but a Dark Shadow Emerges

    In the Second Age, the Order and a fragile alliance of men, elves, and dwarves defeat the last great threat from the orcs and dark elves. Their victory allows civilization to begin rebuilding, but an ancient evil is rekindled in the Western lands. Shadow Cabal operatives begin moving in the shadows, prompting the Order to dispatch agents to uncover their origin and plans.

    When
    Second Age
    Where
    Western lands

  2. Nemyt Faces Fangtor and Bears the Shadow Mark

    Nemyt Akaia hunts the fugitive orc bandit Fangtor Bloodmoon in the wastelands and brings him down with a ballista after a brutal chase. Fangtor dies, but not before curses Nemyt with the black sigil of the Shadow Cabal on her left forearm. The mark marks the beginning of Nemyt's struggle with a growing shadow within her.

    When
    Soon after Fangtor battle
    Where
    Wastelands

  3. Keltus Encounters Gyarmuck and a Dark Prophecy

    Keltus tracks the dwarf Gyarmuck to his cave seeking information about the Shadow. Gyarmuck boasts that the Death God will awaken and that a mystic vessel will arrive via Kullimon's raiders, signaling the Cabal's power. In the confrontation, a homemade bomb explodes, blowing off Gyarmuck's arm and seemingly killing him, while the Cabal's threat persists.

    When
    Shortly after Nemyt encounter
    Where
    Gyarmuck's cave

  4. Mulgrut's Betrayal and Kullimon's Capture

    Mulgrut's mutinous leadership fractures the orc horde as Mulgrut schemes for wealth. Kullimon is betrayed, overwhelmed, and captured after the raid collapses, leaving the horde divided and vulnerable. The fallout signals a shift in control among the orcs and a new obstacle for the protagonists.

    When
    During the raid
    Where
    Outpost/dungeon

  5. Drennon's Outpost: Interrogation Plans and Imprisoned Allies

    At General Drennon's outpost, Keltus pressures for the chance to question the imprisoned Shadow agent Maggut Gulbrow to learn the Cabal's plans. Nemyt is brought in and chained in the same cell, marked by the Shadow, intertwining their fates. The growing Cabal presence tightens the stakes for both characters.

    When
    After Nemyt's capture
    Where
    Drennon's outpost dungeon

  6. A Veiled Warning Shifts the Path

    A veiled woman with a handcart confronts Keltus and Nemyt, warning that death comes to those defined by their hearts. She disappears as quickly as she appeared, leaving a chilling reminder of the costs ahead. The encounter nudges Keltus toward risking uneasy alliances to fight the Shadow.

    When
    Near the outpost escape
    Where
    Outpost vicinity / wilderness

  7. An Uneasy Alliance to Infiltrate the Shadow

    Keltus secures permission from the prophetess to take Nemyt into his custody, and they form a tentative alliance to infiltrate the Shadow. They recruit Kullimon to reach the Bleeding Stone, where crucial steps—blood and Maggut's gold—will be used to obtain the sacred vessel. The trio advances with grim resolve toward a dangerous plan.

    When
    Before the new moon
    Where
    Wilderness approaching Bleeding Stone

  8. Bleeding Stone: Blood, Gold, and Undead

    At the Bleeding Stone, Nemyt begins the task of collecting blood while the group securing Maggut's gold hidden nearby. A horde of undead and an Abomination attacks, wounding Keltus before Kullimon defeats the monster. Nemyt returns with Maggut's gold, and they press on toward Garret's Crossing.

    When
    Before the new moon
    Where
    Bleeding Stone

  9. Garret's Crossing: The Shadow Agent Strikes

    At Garret's Crossing, Mulgrut's orcs prepare for the exchange of the bone-vessel. The real Shadow agent arrives, interrupts the deal, and seizes the vessel and the ashes. Nemyt is wounded and captured as the agent departs toward the Dimwood Pass, leaving the trio's plan in disarray.

    When
    New moon
    Where
    Garret's Crossing

  10. Pursuit to Dimwood Pass and a Dire Curse

    Keltus pursues the Shadow agent to Dimwood Pass to recover the vessel, but is defeated and stabbed. He is cursed with Goth Azul's mark, rendering him unable to attack the agent as blood and vessel slip away. The agent departs, and Keltus languishes, near death and marked for undeath.

    When
    After Garret's Crossing
    Where
    Dimwood Pass

  11. Kullimon's Stand: Mulgrut's Horde Resisted

    Kullimon pushes toward Mulgrut's horde, crossing treacherous waters and facing evil mermaids. He arrives in time to free Nemyt from Mulgrut's clutches, slay Mulgrut's captain, and turn the tide as the orc forces scramble under the Shadow's grip. Nemyt's survival hinges on Kullimon's timely intervention.

    When
    Following Dimwood Pass events
    Where
    Dimwood Pass / Dimwood Crossing area

  12. The Prophetess Revealed: Light Returns

    As Keltus lies near death, the veiled prophetess reveals herself as Tarsa, the goddess of light, or her emissary. She proclaims him her oldest and only friend, lifts his fate from darkness, and enchants his arm to grant a radiant mark of light. The oath renews his resolve and reshapes his path against Goth Azul.

    When
    Final moments
    Where
    Battlefield near the pit

  13. The Pit of Demons: Final Stand and Resurrection

    The trio reaches the Pit of Demons for the final ritual. Nemyt and Kullimon confront the Shadow agents while Mulgrut's life is cut by Kullimon's blade. The avatar of Goth Azul is slain by Keltus wielding a spear of light forged by Tarsa. Nemyt dies in Kullimon's arms, but Keltus's prayers bring her back to life, and the trio escapes with Mulgrut's gold, ending the Shadow's immediate threat.

    When
    Final battle
    Where
    Pit of Demons

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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Timeline questions answered

SAGA - Curse of the Shadow Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of SAGA - Curse of the Shadow (2013): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Nemyt get the Shadow mark on her arm?

After Nemyt beheads the orc shaman Fangtor Bloodmoon, he curses her in his final moment. The black sigil of The Shadow Cabal appears on her left forearm, binding her fate to the hidden conspiracy. This mark identifies her as a Shadow agent by law, leading Drennon to imprison her and forcing her into a desperate alliance with Keltus to find a way to lift the curse.

Foreshadowing: Fangtor's dragon and rider were already established as Shadow operatives before the curse manifests.

  • nemyt
  • shadow mark
  • fangtor bloodmoon
  • cabal curse
  • sigil
Q2

What is the bone-vessel the Shadow Cabal seeks?

The bone-vessel contains the holy ashes of Amun-Khan, a sacred relic. The Shadow Cabal needs these ashes as part of their ritual to resurrect Goth Azul, the death god. The Cabal plans to exchange gold for this vessel at Garret's Crossing, using the orc horde to facilitate the transfer.

Foreshadowing: Gyarmuck boasted to Keltus that the Death God would awaken and mentioned the mystic vessel arriving with Kullimon's raiders.

  • bone-vessel
  • ashes of amun-khan
  • goth azul
  • ritual
  • shadow cabal
Q3

Who is the veiled prophetess and what is her true identity?

The veiled woman who appears multiple times to warn Keltus is eventually revealed as Tarsa, a goddess. She explains she is Keltus's oldest and only true friend. Tarsa possesses the power to lift curses, transform shadow magic into light, and ultimately revives Nemyt after her death, serving as the divine intervention that enables the trio's victory.

Foreshadowing: She warns Keltus that 'a hero's heart must match his deeds' before vanishing, hinting at her divine nature.

  • tarsa
  • prophetess
  • goddess
  • veil
  • light magic
Q4

How does Keltus survive after being cursed by the Shadow agent?

After the Shadow agent curses Keltus with Goth Azul's mark at Dimwood Pass, rendering him unable to attack and leaving him for dead, he lies near death until Tarsa appears. She reveals her true identity, discards her cloak, frees his heart from the enchantment, and grants him a radiant mark of light that restores his ability to fight and changes his fate.

Foreshadowing: The prophetess had previously refused to help Keltus when he pleaded, but this was part of a larger test of his faith and heart.

  • keltus
  • curse
  • goth azul
  • tarsa
  • survival
  • light
Q5

Why does Nemyt die and then come back to life?

During the final battle at the Pit of Demons, Nemyt is cornered and killed while attempting to derail the Shadow ritual. She dies in Kullimon's arms. However, Keltus, now bound to the light after Tarsa's intervention, prays to the goddess for Nemyt's return. Tarsa grants his prayer, bringing Nemyt back to life and lifting her Shadow sigil, freeing her from the curse entirely.

Foreshadowing: Nemyt had promised to kill herself if the curse overtook her, emphasizing the gravity of her sacrifice.

  • nemyt
  • death
  • resurrection
  • tarsa
  • curse lift
  • sacrifice
Q6

What is the Bleeding Stone and why is it significant?

The Bleeding Stone is an ancient ruin long tied to magic where the Shadow's ritual requires blood collected from its altar at dawn. Maggut reveals this location to Nemyt as part of the plan to gather what the Cabal needs for the vessel exchange. The group must collect blood there before proceeding to Garret's Crossing.

Foreshadowing: Maggut mentions the Bleeding Stone only after gaining trust, indicating its importance to the Shadow's plans.

  • bleeding stone
  • blood
  • altar
  • dawn
  • ritual location
Q7

How is Goth Azul's avatar finally defeated?

Goth Azul's avatar rises after the ritual is interrupted at the Pit of Demons. Keltus confronts it with a spear of shadow, but Tarsa's magic transforms the weapon into a spear of light. Keltus then hurls the luminous spear into Goth Azul's chest, destroying the avatar and ending the demonic threat.

Foreshadowing: Tarsa's earlier gift of light magic and her transformation of Keltus foreshadowed this weapon transfiguration.

  • goth azul
  • avatar
  • defeat
  • spear of light
  • tarsa
  • pit of demons
Q8

What happens to Mulgrut and how does he die?

Mulgrut betrays Kullimon to align with the Shadow, orchestrating raids for wealth and seizing control of the orc horde. He becomes immortal in Shadow form, returning to life each time he's killed. In the final battle at the Pit of Demons, Kullimon finally beheads Mulgrut, ending his reign of treachery.

Foreshadowing: Gyarmuck's prophecy about the Death God awakening hinted at the Shadow's power to grant immortality.

  • mulgrut
  • betrayal
  • immortality
  • orc horde
  • defeat
  • kullimon
Q9

Why does Keltus consider killing Nemyt during the mission?

Keltus receives orders from the prophetess to kill Nemyt if she becomes useless to the mission. At Garret's Crossing, he contemplates killing her when her usefulness wanes, though the prophetess would not approve of this specific action. However, Nemyt's resolve strengthens as they progress, and Keltus ultimately chooses not to follow through, later praying for her survival instead.

Foreshadowing: The prophetess's warning about the gods returning and her conditional approval set this moral dilemma in motion.

  • keltus
  • nemyt
  • murder plot
  • prophetess
  • orders
  • faith
Q10

Why does Kullimon join forces with Nemyt and Keltus?

Kullimon is betrayed by his deputy Mulgrut, who steers the orc horde toward Shadow interests against Kullimon's orders. After being captured and nearly killed, Kullimon aligns with Keltus and Nemyt to stop Mulgrut's treachery and reclaim his position. His personal vendetta against Mulgrut combined with the mutual goal of stopping the Shadow makes the alliance logical.

Foreshadowing: The timeline shows Mulgrut's betrayal happening before the trio unites at Garret's Crossing.

  • kullimon
  • mulgrut
  • betrayal
  • alliance
  • orc horde
  • revenge

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Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared core of a dark fantasy setting, a high-stakes plot centered on preventing an apocalyptic event, and a consistently grim, suspenseful mood. They deliver a similar experience of high-intensity action, heavy emotional consequences, and a focus on faith, sacrifice, and battling supernatural forces beyond mere mortals.

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