Season of the Witch

In the 13th century, three women are wrongly accused of witchcraft by a local priest. One woman, under pressure, claims to be a witch, while another curses the priest for condemning her.

The priest orders the hanging of the three women as punishment for their alleged crimes. Despite their pleas and curses, he dismisses their fates and commands that their bodies be hoisted for a dark ritual.

After the execution, the priest, fearing the women might resurrect, returns by night to perform the ritual himself. He successfully completes the rite for two of the women, but the third, a herbalist, rises from the dead transformed into a demon.

Fast forward to the 14th century, where Behmen Von Bleibruck and Felson, knights of the Teutonic order, are embroiled in a crusade. They witness gruesome battles, including the massacre of innocents during the siege of Smyrna in 1344.

Traumatized by the violence and bloodshed, Behmen and Felson decide to abandon the Teutonic Order. They journey back to Austria, hoping to escape the horrors of war and reconcile their lives.

While traversing through Styria, the knights encounter the harrowing effects of the Black Death. The plague has devastated communities, painting a grim picture of a once-thriving land now filled with despair.

In the medieval town of Marburg, Behmen and Felson are caught after their identities as deserters are exposed. The crest on Behmen's sword gives them away, leading to their arrest by local authorities.

Cardinal D'Ambroise, afflicted by the plague, offers the knights a chance for redemption. They are tasked with escorting a girl accused of witchcraft to a monastery where monks can determine her true nature.

The knights team up with a diverse group including a priest named Debelzeq, a young altar boy named Kay, and a trickster named Hagamar. They travel together, each with their own motives for seeking the girl's trial.

While camping, fear overtakes Anna, leading her to flee from the group at night. Her desperate attempt to escape from Debelzeq, whom she distrusts, adds complexity to her character and the group's dynamics.

In the wilderness, Eckhart is haunted by visions of his deceased daughter Mila. As he chases these apparitions, he accidentally impales himself on Kay's sword, leading to a tragic loss for the group.

After a frantic manhunt, the group captures Anna once more. She explains her actions stemmed from fear, highlighting the tension and mistrust between her and the knights.

As they traverse the ominous Wormwood forest, betrayal unfolds as Hagamar attempts to eliminate Anna. However, the group's unity prevails against his treachery, further showcasing Anna's mysterious powers.

Upon reaching the monastery, the knights discover it is abandoned, ravaged by the plague. They find the Key of Solomon, a powerful tome containing exorcism rituals, heightening their urgency in confronting the demon.

A final battle ensues as hordes of demons attack the knights after the monks’ sacred book is targeted. As lives are lost, Kay ultimately seizes the book, but the cost of their mission weighs heavily as they say goodbye to their fallen comrades.