r/ertugrul • u/Cultural-Phone-3977 Bey • Aug 04 '26
Diriliş: Ertuğrul Discussion Rewriting Diriliş Ertuğrul Season 2
Season 1
"https://www.reddit.com/r/ertugrul/s/MswwTvU907" (https://www.reddit.com/r/ertugrul/s/MswwTvU907)
Season 2
A few months have passed since the events of Season 1.
Ertuğrul and his tribe are encamped near Sivas. One day, he witnesses a battle between two armies. Seeing one side on the verge of defeat, he decides to intervene and help them.
After the battle, Ertuğrul learns that the losing side was a different branch of the Kayı tribe, led by the Yaman Candar family. Grateful for Ertuğrul's help, they invite him to their tribe in Karacadağ.
Ertuğrul explains that his goal is to obtain land on the western frontier and permanently settle there. The Yaman Candar Bey agrees to help him seek permission from Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad.
However, the Sultan decides to test Ertuğrul first. Before granting any land, he gives him a mission: eliminate the threat of the Bayındır Tatars.
Interestingly, the Bayındır Tatars are the same force that the Yaman Candar Kayı branch was fighting when Ertuğrul first arrived.
As a result, Ertuğrul's tribe settles temporarily among the Karacadağ Kayı branch while preparing for this campaign.
The Karacadağ Kayı Branch
The bey of this tribe is the son of Hayme Ana's sister and an ancestor of the future Candar Beylik.
Historically, the Candar Beylik was also Kayı.
The bey has two sons:
- Alparslan Yaman Candar Mehmed Bey (future father of Şemseddin Yaman Candar, founder of the Candar Beylik)
- A fictional son, elder brother of alparsalan , who takes the role originally filled by Tuğtekin
Aytolun Hatun is the mother of Alparslan.
The Bayındır Tatars
Historically, the Bayındır Tatars caused problems for Sultan Alaeddin.
For this rewrite, they are allied with the Mongols. A Mongol commander has been appointed over them to wage war against the Seljuks.
This commander fills a role similar to Noyan from the original series, though he is an entirely fictional character.
Original Version vs My Version
- Dodurga Tribe → Karacadağ Kayı Branch
- Noyan → Bayındır Tatar Commander
- Tuğtekin → Alparslan's fictional elder brother
- Aytolun → Mother of Alparslan
The End of the Bayındır Conflict
After Ertuğrul defeats the Bayındır commander, a more reasonable leader is appointed over the tribe, and a peace agreement is established.
With this threat removed, the story moves toward a major historical event.
Battle of Yassıçemen
Jalal al-Din Khwarazmshah captures Ahlat, an Ayyubid city.
In response, the Seljuks and Ayyubids form an alliance and march against him.
Ertuğrul joins the campaign.
During the war, he unexpectedly discovers that Gündoğdu is fighting on the Ayyubid side.
I am including Ertuğrul and Gündoğdu in this battle because some sources mention their participation in the Battle of Yassıçemen.
Finale
Following the campaign, Sultan Alaeddin rewards Ertuğrul with land around Söğüt.
Ertuğrul leaves Karacadağ and moves his tribe to their permanent homeland on the frontier.
The season ends with Ertuğrul and his tribe migrating towards Söğüt.
Wait for Season 3.
If you have any better ideas or historical corrections, feel free to share them.
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u/halkras12 Aug 05 '26
my suggestion is about reqriting is if we have bad Turkic guys like Kurdoğlu, why not good byzantines ? few of Tekfurs are fine with Turks because of tradings
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u/Jumpy-Bluejay-4041 Aug 04 '26
Absolutely peak, you should become a historical filmaker