Character Relationship Map: The Beastmaster

Characters

• Dar (played by Marc Singer) — protagonist

  Telepathic warrior seeking vengeance, destined to overthrow tyrants and save his world.

• Kiri (played by Tanya Roberts) — protagonist

  Resilient slave girl and King Zed's niece, rescued by Dar and becomes his ally.

• Maax (played by Rip Torn) — supporting

  Corrupt high priest fulfilling a prophecy, manipulates King Zed and sacrifices innocents.

• Seth (played by John Amos) — supporting

  Loyal bodyguard to Tal, joins Dar's rebellion to rescue Kiri and overthrow Maax.

• Zed's Wife (played by Vanna Bonta) — supporting

  King Zed's consort, mother of Dar and Arklon, victim of Maax's prophecy-driven kidnapping.

• King Zed (played by Rod Loomis) — supporting

  Ruler of Aruk and Dar's biological father, killed by Maax during the temple siege.

• Sacco's Daughter (played by Kim Tabet) — minor

  Townsman's child targeted for Maax's ritual sacrifice, prompting Dar's temple infiltration.

• Tal (played by Joshua Milrad) — minor

  King Zed's younger son, joins Dar's rebellion and helps infiltrate the temple.

• Young Dar's Father (played by Ben Hammer) — supporting

  Villager who rescues infant Dar from the witch and raises him as his own son.

• Sacco (played by Ralph Strait) — supporting

  Aruk townsman whose child is targeted for sacrifice, rallying citizens against Maax.

• Young Dar (played by Billy Jayne) — supporting

  Infant version of the protagonist, magically extracted and raised in Emur village.

Key Relationships

• Sacco's Daughter → Sacco (daughter)
• Zed's Wife → King Zed (wife)
• Young Dar's Father → Young Dar (father)
• Kiri → Tal (Alliance Ally)
• Maax → Kiri (Conflict Executioner)
• Maax → Sacco (Power Oppressor)
• Maax → Seth (Conflict Enemy)
• Maax → Tal (Conflict Enemy)
• Maax → King Zed (Power Usurper)
• Seth → Tal (Professional Bodyguard)
• Tal → King Zed (Family Son)
• Kiri → King Zed (Family Niece)
• Dar → Sacco (Narrative Savior)
• Dar → Seth (Alliance Ally)
• Dar → Tal (Alliance Ally)

Story Analysis

A telepathic warrior fulfills a prophecy to overthrow a tyrannical high priest and save his kingdom from barbarian invasion.

Plot Progression

1. The Cursed Prophecy and Rescue
2. Journey to the Tyrant's Domain
3. Rebellion and Royal Betrayal
4. Altar Showdown and Jun Annihilation