Prince Joachim is a German aristocrat seeking the Tree of Life to benefit the German Empire during wartime. He pursues Lily and Frank down the Amazon, allies with Aguirre, and floods the cave to reanimate the cursed conquistadors. His aggressive methods lead to his death when a falling rock crushes him, and his soldiers drown during the final confrontation.
The Chief's legacy and Joachim's expedition operate in direct opposition.
The Chief's curse targets the conquistadors, while Joachim later seeks the Tree and reanimates the cursed conquistadors.
Frank opposes Joachim's militarized search for the Tree.
Joachim pursues Lily and Frank down the Amazon, while Frank attempts to keep the Tree from Joachim's control.
Lily and Joachim compete for the arrowhead and the Tree's flowers.
Lily steals the arrowhead while Joachim is also seeking it, and both groups race toward the Tree.
Joachim uses McGregor as leverage against Lily.
Joachim captures McGregor and forces him to reveal Lily's location.
Their alliance is transactional and centered on the Tree's power.
Joachim allies with Aguirre and promises to lift the conquistador's curse in exchange for the arrowhead and the flowers.
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