The Return of Musketeers or the Treasure of Cardinal Mazarini

The Return of Musketeers or the Treasure of Cardinal Mazarini

Year: 2009

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Russian

AdventureScience Fiction

After d’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis die, Queen Anna of Austria seeks help from their sons, but the youths lack the skill to complete the mission. To save the realm, the original musketeers are revived and join forces once more, setting out on a new quest to recover Cardinal Mazarini’s treasure.

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1

Deaths of Aramis and Porthos

The musketeers Aramis and Porthos are killed in a fight against royal guardsmen, striking a devastating blow to the famed trio. Their deaths mark the abrupt end of the companions' invincible partnership as chaos begins to rise in France.

End of the final scene of The Vicomte de Bragelonne
2

Athos commits suicide

Sensing the loss of his brothers, Athos takes poison and dies at his own estate. His despair seals the fate of the old guard before the country is drawn into further turmoil.

Same day as the musketeers' deaths Athos's estate
3

d'Artagnan becomes Marshal after La Rochelle

While serving as commander of royal troops in the Franco-Dutch War, d'Artagnan ascends to the rank of Marshal of France as Athos predicted during the Siege of La Rochelle. The elevation underscores a dramatic shift from friendship's loss to national power.

Franco-Dutch War, around the Siege of La Rochelle La Rochelle
4

d'Artagnan dies at Maastricht

D'Artagnan is killed by a cannonball at the Siege of Maastricht after barely securing the cherished baton. His death closes the era of the old musketeers and devastates their friends.

Siege of Maastricht Maastricht
5

France plunges into political crisis

With the musketeers gone, Parliament debates treasury theft and Mazarin's hidden role, while the people deem Queen Anne of Austria complicit. The political muddle threatens the kingdom, setting the stage for new defenders.

After the deaths of Aramis, Porthos, Athos, and d'Artagnan France, Parliament
6

The musketeers' children step forward

Jacqueline, Raoul, Henri, and Angelica emerge as potential defenders of France and the queen's honor. With the old musketeers gone, these offspring become the new champions in a bid to reclaim honor and legitimacy.

Post-Mazarin era; after the political crisis begins France
7

Leon learns he's Porthos's son

Leon, captain of the Royal Guards, initially opposes the quartet, but his loyalties shift when he discovers he is the son of Porthos. This revelation adds a personal reunion thread to the unfolding conspiracy.

As the quartet forms France
8

Mazarin dies; treasure and Ring pass to Jesuits

After Mazarin dies in England, his treasure transfers to the Society of Jesus along with the Templar Ring that grants immortality. The legendary wealth becomes a focal point for both allies and enemies.

After Mazarin's death in England England (Mazarin's death)
9

The youths are captured; Raoul is killed

The young heroes attempt to reclaim France's wealth for the queen, but are captured in a turn of events. Raoul falls in an unequal skirmish, leaving the rest to confront the consequences of their failed mission.

During the attempted treasure reclamation France
10

The fathers' souls watch; prayer restores them

The spirits of the fathers observe their children's adventures with a mix of longing and impotence. A heartfelt prayer from d'Artagnan returns these souls to earth, allowing a chance to save the descendants and the queen's honor.

Between capture and return to life Spirit world / Earth
11

de Jussac revives and pursues the treasure

The sworn enemy of d'Artagnan, de Jussac, revives alongside the others and pursues the treasure with renewed tenacity. His reappearance intensifies the race to secure wealth and protect the queen's name.

After the fathers' return France / near the treasure
12

Resolution: Jesuits defeated; queen's honor restored

In the final turn, the children reunite with their parents and the Jesuits are defeated. The queen's honor is finally retained as France stabilizes after a season of betrayal and supernatural interference.

End of the story France

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