A general murders his king and seizes the throne, marrying the king's evil niece and waging war against peaceful neighbors. A hero appears at a tournament to challenge the general's authority, but is arrested and forced to work in a grist-mill. The former king's virtuous daughter is tormented by her evil cousin, the new queen.
Ursus in the Land of Fire
A ruthless general, Hamilan, seizes power by assassinating the monarch and marrying his clever niece, then pillages and conquers neighboring territories, causing widespread destruction and claiming countless lives.