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1,300 years after the Pevensie
siblings left Narnia, Telmarine Prince Caspian is awakened by his mentor
Doctor Cornelius, informing him that his aunt has borne a son and he is in
danger. Cornelius gives him Queen Susan's horn, instructing him to use it
only at his greatest need. Knowing that his uncle Miraz would kill him to
steal the kingship, Caspian flees. Pursued into the woods, Caspian hits a
branch and falls off his horse. He is rescued by two Narnian dwarfs,
Trumpkin and Nikabrik, and a talking badger named Trufflehunter. While
Trumpkin acts as a decoy, Nikabrik saves Caspian. Confused, Caspian blows
the horn.
In England, one year has passed since the Pevensie children returned from
Narnia. En route to their boarding school, the Pevensies are transported
to Narnia. They discover the ruins of their castle, Cair Paravel, and
realize it was attacked.
In the Telmarine castle, the lords of the council learn that Prince
Caspian is gone. Lord Sopespian blames Miraz, but Miraz blames the
Narnians and tells the lords to fight them to retrieve Caspian, though
Miraz actually wants Caspian dead.
The Pevensies save Trumpkin from being drowned by two Telmarines; he
realizes that the four children are the Kings and Queens of Old and they
continue on together. Lucy glimpses Aslan and tries to convince the others
that she's seen him, but only Edmund believes her.
Nikabrik and Trufflehunter lead Caspian to the Dancing Lawn, where the
Narnians have assembled. Caspian convinces them to help him win his
throne, promising to return their land. Caspian and the Narnians steal
weapons from the Telmarines. They also encounter the Pevensies and
Trumpkin; they journey together to Aslan's How, a barrow built over the
Stone Table. Peter decides they will attack Miraz's castle. Lucy suggests
waiting for Aslan to return, but Peter feels they have waited long enough.
The Narnians successfully raid Miraz’s castle, but Peter calls a retreat
when he realizes they are being overwhelmed by Telmarine soldiers. Peter,
Susan, Edmund, Caspian, and half of the Narnians escape, but the rest are
slaughtered. Upon returning to Aslan's How, Peter and Caspian argue about
the attack on the castle. Back at the castle, Miraz is crowned King of
Narnia.
Nikabrik, with the aid of a hag and a werewolf, offers to help Caspian
reclaim his throne and guarantees Miraz's death. However Nikabrik tricks
Caspian and the hag uses black sorcery to summon the White Witch. From
inside a wall of ice, the Witch tries convincing Caspian to free her with
a drop of blood. Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Trumpkin arrive. Edmund kills the
werewolf, and Trumpkin stabs Nikabrik just as he is about to kill Lucy.
Peter kills the hag and then, seeing Caspian being manipulated by the
witch, knocks him down and faces the witch. As the witch tries convincing
Peter to free her, Edmund shatters the ice, destroying the witch.
As Miraz and his army arrive at Aslan's How, Caspian suggests that Peter
and Miraz duel one-on-one under the condition of surrender, in order to
buy Lucy and Susan time to find Aslan. Miraz agrees to the duel. While
searching, the girls are spotted by Telmarine soldiers, so Susan sends
Lucy off alone, remaining behind to face the soldiers. A soldier on a
horse knocks her down, but she is rescued by Caspian and the two return to
the battle. Peter wounds Miraz, but gives his sword to Caspian to finish
him off. Caspian spares Miraz's life but says that he intends to return
Narnia to its people.
Lord Sopespian kills Miraz with one of Susan's arrows and accuses the
Narnians of shooting Miraz, leading to a battle between the Telmarines and
the Narnians, with the Telmarines gradually winning. Lucy finds Aslan and
he awakens the trees. The tide of battle turns as the trees attack the
Telmarines. Lord Sopespian orders retreat to a bridge, where they are
confronted by Lucy and Aslan. Aslan summons the river god, who destroys
the bridge and kills Lord Sopespian. The remaining Telmarines surrender.
Before the Pevensies depart Narnia, Peter and Susan are told by Aslan that
they have gained everything they could from their experiences in Narnia
and will not return. Caspian informs the Telmarines that they may remain
in Narnia or return to the human world from whence they originally hailed.
Some agree to do so, and Aslan creates a portal for them and the
Pevensies. Susan and Caspian share a kiss, knowing they will never meet
again. The Pevensies return to England, leaving Caspian as King of Narnia. |
