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Kusi, just in time.

A true chaski! You made it! Congratulations!

Brothers, thank you for coming to the birth of my first child.

We wouldn't miss it, my friend.

Look, Kusi.

The fox rises in the sky.

This is a sign your child will be a great runner.

Oh, so then it's a boy.

Wonderful.

Your child has arrived, safe and well.

How's my boy? Mighty and lively?

Quite lively.

And she's a wonderful little girl.

How can she be a runner?

Why don't you all head home?

Perhaps the gods are teaching you patience.

I'm sure one day you will have a boy who will be a great chaski, just like you,

Kusi. Till then, celebrate your daughter, for she is indeed a blessing.

A very loud blessing.

Thanks for saving me from that crazy llama.

Why do you want to catch a crazy llama anyway?

Well, the Inca, I mean my dad, he's... gotta tame him before the next full moon

and it's only three days away your dad's the inca so you're the

next dinka i'm not the inca yet and i'm in no hurry unlike you you're fast

faster than any boy i get it from my dad goosey

footsteps one day.

Ha! Crows cannot be chaski. It is forbidden.

Only men can be chaskis. It's just how the rules are.

Rules are meant to be broken.

Oh, mighty young Inca.

Come on, kids!

I have to deliver Akipo to the Inca! Follow me if you can!

Look, Keiara, I'm faster than you now!

I'm only letting you pass because you're royalty!

Hello, my great Inca. Father!

My son.

I'm so happy to see you.

Paulio, I see you're getting a good training.

I have brought the khipu for the Inca.

I'll take that.

Thank you.

Only Chaski may enter the temple unless commanded by Inca Wanaka Bak.

Sorry, Kayara, my dear.

You need to understand that girls cannot become chaski.

It's not fair!

Kayara, wait.

You have your mother's spirit.

I wish she were here to help me raise you.

I miss her every day.

Me too.

When I was your age, my father taught me about the stars.

They help to guide us, you know?

That star is the only one that never moves.

You will find it in the same place every night.

If you draw a line from it, you will find sacred animals Hiding in plain

sight. You see the serpent?

The llama? The toad?

No,

no, and no.

What about the whale? I don't even know what a whale is.

It's a sea creature the size of a temple.

I went to the ocean once and saw one.

Here's the souvenir I brought back.

One day, I'll run to the ocean and... And ride on a whale.

A real one, not a pretend one in the sky which only my father can see.

Only because you won't open your eyes.

You're as bad as a student as I was.

But you grew up to be a Chasuki, so why can't I?

Kayara, will you ever learn?

Not if the lesson is a bad one.

Good night, father.

I belong to little fella.

You must be hungry

Do

you want a piece of corn?

Your eyes are bigger than your belly. But you've got very small eyes and a

very big belly.

You're funny.

What should I call you?

I wonder if you can see a guinea pig in the stars.

Look, Wadi, I see the other animals.

The llama, the toad, the fox, and the snake.

And the star that never moves.

You won't believe me, but I saw the animals in the stars last night. The

llama and the toad and the... What's wrong?

The Inca emperor has died.

The emperor?

I must go to bow you.

He'll be alone.

Paolo is our new emperor.

He will have many responsibilities and may not have time for your friendship.

Kayara?

All hail the Emperor!

People of Paititi, as your new Emperor, I vow to protect the city!

And put the well-being of my people first!

Please accept this humble gift from the Pyrrha tribe of the Amazon.

There are rumors of men coming from the sea on giant winged serpents.

The poison from these frogs may protect you against them, Emperor.

We thank you, Shaman.

People of the Inca, there is no greater symbol of our pride than

the Chasqui.

They link our vast empire, carrying messages of peace, hope,

and prosperity.

To celebrate my coronation, in three days' time, I will host a race

to the shores of the Great Lake.

The outcome will decide.

The next generation of Chaskis!

Your

guest is here.

Please, send her in.

Why do you seek my attention, underling?

Good day, Emperor.

Ah, I'm only kidding. Come in, Kayara.

Nice bowing, by the way.

I've never been in this situation before, so I didn't know what to do.

That makes two of us.

Look, I may be the Emperor, but our friendship will remain the same as it

always was.

Thanks, Baoyu.

And... I'm sorry about your father.

It's been quite a day.

The people of Kalka honored me with a pack of golden-furred llamas. I mean,

who doesn't like golden-furred llamas?

The competition for the next Jasky.

Put me in the race.

I can't start breaking with ancient traditions so soon.

No one will trust me.

But you're the Inca.

They won't question your actions.

I wish that were true.

Maybe once I've established myself, I will have the chance to reconsider.

I'm sorry, Kayara.

What am I supposed to do?

Let my dreams disappear?

I could beat the others in any race.

I know it.

And I deserve the chance to try.

Someone's in trouble.

It's okay.

I've got you.

I was about to get out of that anyway.

Yeah, look that way.

I'm Tunupu.

My dad's Paku. You ought to know he's a pretty big deal in the empire.

And you are?

Kayara.

How charmingly provincial.

Okay, Tunupu. Nice meeting you. I've got to get home. Sorry, I'd offer you some,

but I really don't have enough to share.

I need to keep my energy up. You know, I'm training.

For what?

An eating competition?

I am gonna be a chaski.

My dad made an offering to the sun god, and so it's pretty much already going to

happen.

Just don't go near any more holes in the ground.

About that, let's keep this little incident to ourselves, right?

Uh, sure.

I mean, you have some speed for a... For a what? For a... you know,

and if word got out, People might think that the son of Paku was somehow rescued

by, uh... You know. I did rescue you.

Don't get dramatic, Kinara.

The gods favor modesty.

You learn that as you get older.

It's Gaiada.

And I'm old enough as it is.

Good luck being a chaski. I don't need luck.

Got the gods on my side.

Can you imagine?

That toad at Jasky?

I know what you're thinking,

Waddy, but I'll never get away with it.

Hide your embarrassment when you lose?

It'll help me fly like a condor.

That way I won't get stuck in any holes.

Cause you remind me of someone.

Someone really annoying.

And here's your race baton.

Race baton.

Huh?

Just give me one already.

stretches from the tallest mountains to the deepest oceans, from the fertile

fields where we grow our crops to the thickest jungle where we find medicine

and sacred creatures.

What unites us all are the Chesky!

The rules of the race are simple.

Carry your wooden statue to the lake and exchange it for a golden one!

The first three runners to return will be my next shafties!

As the bird flies, the race begins!

Sorry! Come on!

We've only just begun.

Across those mountains.

Not afraid of heights, are you?

Come on, Wadi.

We expected better of you than that. We're already miles behind, but we don't

give up, do we?

Hold tight.

Maybe you were right about these mountains, Wadi.

Tunupu?

Looks like the gods put me up here.

And you down there.

Can you help me up?

Funny. Just the other day, I found a young girl in trouble.

I saved her life, of course.

But then, we weren't racing.

Please! This is out of my hands.

A mountain spirit.

She wants us to follow her.

She found us a shortcut.

We're back in the race.

That star is the only one that never moves.

You will find it in the same place every night.

You still have a ways to go.

Good morning, sir.

I need to swap my statue for a golden one.

Oh, please excuse me. I did not expect any runner so soon.

Am I the first runner?

Yes. Do you have something to give me?

Whoa.

That is not exactly what I was expecting.

Here.

Take yours back to the Emperor.

It's heavy.

For a Chesky, nothing is too heavy.

Better get going.

It's a race, not a social call.

Goodbye.

Good luck, young man.

How long before they return, Vila Oma?

For some time, most wise, gracious, and venerable emperor.

Could you fix me a chicha? It would be an honor.

Most wise, gracious, and venerable emperor.

Maybe let's just go with emperor for now. Save time.

Of course!

Most wise emperor.

Cheers?

Huh?

Impossible! It's way too soon!

approaches before

i pronounce you a

chaski you must first hand me the golden statue noble runner You have

proved you are worthy of our highest honor!

You were faster than any Chaskian in history.

How was this so?

Well, I just got into a good early rhythm, stayed hydrated,

found the lucky break from a Star Lama, and generally gave it 100%. I'm

surprised we don't know you.

Then show your face.

No emperor would accept a female chastity!

I'm so sorry, Chayara.

He forced my hand.

There are people who want to release you.

But we have to sneak you out after dark.

The other Chaskis are angry and protesting.

You look terrible.

Are you sick?

Don't worry about me.

It's you I'm concerned for.

I feel so guilty.

I have brought shame on my family.

No, Chayara.

It is I who have been shameful.

I knew you wanted to be a chaski.

And today you proved yourself.

I should have allowed you to run.

Something is wrong with him. I think he's sick. Go on then take him to his

room

You

have brought nothing but shame to the Inca

If your actions have angered the gods, the result could be disastrous for our

empire.

And mark my words.

If Palu dies, it will be an eye for an eye.

Something is seriously wrong with Bao Yu.

You need to fetch the shaman in order to save him.

I know.

It's a big ask for a guinea pig.

But... This will help you.

Now... Let's see...

This will explain all now go there's no time to lose

From my inner eye, I sense the presence of a small, round, furry

creature.

Do not be afraid, little friend.

I know when an important messenger has arrived.

That's right.

I'm not going to hurt you.

Akibu.

Interesting.

Let's see what it says.

If this is true, we must get to the palace at once.

I am here to see the Inca.

This is not good.

What is going on in here?

Young Inca has been poisoned!

Impossible. The boy has not left the palace in days.

It does not take a shaman to know this boy is dying.

Someone put the skin of a dart frog in his drink.

You are the shaman. You fix it. For this, I need the seeds of the lapuna

tree. They will save him.

Emperor, we need to send a chaski to the Amazon to get the seeds of the lapuna

tree.

Lapuna tree.

Leave it to me.

I'll send one of my best men.

If we don't take action now, he will die in two days.

Send Kyara.

Kyara? The imprisoned girl?

She can make it.

The Emperor is unwell. He's speaking gibberish.

The Emperor has given a direct command.

Honor it.

Who's there?

Shaman, you're here!

How's Baoyu?

Is he going to be okay?

He will be.

You're lucky for your little friend here.

Wari, you found the shaman.

Good job!

Kayara, the emperor has been poisoned, and you need to bring me the antidote.

Seeds from the Lapuna tree deep in the Amazon.

I knew it.

Take your things and make haste you have two days fail and both you and the

Emperor shall perish I Accept and I won't let you down.

Come on buddy

Seek the flower of the Lopuna tree.

Only the Pirou tribe know of its whereabouts.

Wadi, we've no time to lose.

The blue butterflies of the beetle!

Wadi, we must be close!

So much for close.

Mm-hmm.

Feeling hungry, huh?

Me too.

Thanks, Waddy, but I'm not sure bugs are quite my thing.

But beggars can't be choosers!

Disgusting!

Funny, is it?

am i pleased to see you but you don't seem quite so pleased to see me

where

is the ink hamper

The Inca has taken ill.

Kayala has gone to the Amazon to seek an antidote for what ails the Inca.

You sent my daughter to the Amazon by herself?

It was the Inca himself who asked her to go.

Until he is well, I will be taking over the Kipu.

I have made one for each of the Chaskis.

To deliver to the four corners of the land, the people must know the plight.

of Paititi.

For the Inca. For the Inca.

Who are you?

I am Kayara, from Paititi.

I'm looking for the seeds of the Lapuna tree.

Without them, the Inca will die.

Lies!

Girl from the city, you do not fool the tribe of the Pirro. We trust no

one.

Take her to the pit Your necklace I've seen it before

You

cannot have seen the sacred stone This is the only one I was trapped the stone

started glowing a spirit animal appeared It showed me the way out of the

mountains it saved me

She has seen in a pool

are spirits of the mountain who have protected us since the beginning of

time. If you sow it, it means you are a chosen one.

Can you help me find the seeds?

It will be my honor.

The Apu must have led you to us.

Sorry. We're so weary of outsiders.

Why is that? What happened?

A stranger came once.

and we welcomed him in we called him the black toad because of a birth mark

on his arm but this man wanted control of our village when he failed

he poisoned many people only the seed of the lupuna tree saved us

the antidote lies in the seeds at the heart

of the flower

I think I can outwit a plant.

If you kill it, you render the seeds useless.

i guess that idea could work wow if the guinea pigs

got a plan i say go with it you haven't got anything else without those seeds

wadi bow you will die can you do this

That was close, Kaira. You're one brave girl.

Wani was the brave one today.

I have something for you.

The gemstone.

Are you sure?

It will protect you, brave one.

Good luck.

My boy rest ease this will all be over soon

She

has not returned

I'm afraid she failed you Emperor

Give them to me. I was commanded to take them to the Emperor.

I'm here, Pouyou.

I'm here.

Just hold on.

The gods have blessed you, Kayara.

I will boil a tea. The boy must drink it immediately if he is to live.

What a blessed miracle she is.

A miracle for the Inca.

I knew you wouldn't let me down, Kyara. I knew it.

Oh, happy day.

Our emperor is returned to us.

You did a courageous thing, Kyara.

Saving Arinka.

And here is your crown, almighty Inca.

Thank you, Kyara.

I, the Inca...

declare a new dawn a woman braver stronger and faster than any

of her peers will for the first time be named a chaski

may

you run with the wing and never look back thank you my emperor

I will work harder, run faster, and go further than any chasqui our people have

known. I will make you proud.

You ready, Wadi?

Where is everybody?

Why are the fields unattended?

Can I help you?

I am Kayara.

Chaski from Paititi.

I have a kippu for you.

So it's true.

A female chaski.

It's an honor to meet you, Kayara.

The honor is all mine.

Look at us, Wadi.

I'm a real chaski.

Hello. I have a kippu for you.

Oh, no.

This is not good.

Huh?

What? More gold?

No more!

Hey! What's going on?

I am a chaski with the message from Vilaoma, representing the Inca.

I have a message for Vilaoma.

Our people are starving, and yet they bring us nothing but fresh orders.

I'm sure if the emperor knew, he would... Do what?

Vilaoma is breaking us. We have nothing left to give.

I know you are but a messenger, but our messages go unanswered.

Give this to the Inca.

And run like the wind. We need you, Chaski.

Are you okay?

I'm so hungry.

Thank you. We've been journeying non-stop for days.

No problem. I'm happy to help.

I must be going. These goods won't deliver themselves.

Wait, what goods are you carrying?

I'm afraid I cannot say.

Something is very wrong.

No, no, no, no, no. I can't read the kipu, Wadi.

Technically, you have a point. On rare occasions, a chaski is permitted to open

and read a kipu. On the express proviso that there is a serious and ongoing

threat to the Inca people.

Filaoma, our village can no longer provide the gold you ask for.

The fields are dead and most of the villagers have fled.

Filaoma's taking their gold, but where?

What are we going to do, Wadi?

That man... The caravan... They are

heading west.

My father taught me to read the stars.

They are our guides.

They are warning us of a great danger ahead.

Could this mean they're taking the gold to the ocean?

This is a critical time for our people, Wadi.

We can't let them down.

The Southern Cross!

The brightest star leads the way.

They are going to... the sea.

Mamakucha! She's not scary, Wadi.

Mamakucha is... amazing.

So big and so... blue.

Look, Waddy, those men have boxes of... Gold?

Vila oma.

We meet again.

Do as you are told, or you will taste the fruit of the dark frog.

You were the black toad! You poisoned Bao Yu!

We must embrace the outside world.

These men, their ships, their weapons, they offer real power.

Father?

The stars led me to this place.

Don't worry, Father.

I'm going to get us out of here.

Clothes would be great. I'm going to buy myself a big new pot.

It's a rat.

The ship is full of them.

Ignore it, and it will go away.

That's a very fat rat.

Waddy, you came back!

You brave little guinea pig.

Well, you have your moments.

Can you help us?

Tomorrow,

we march to the City of Gold and invade Paititi!

If I lead you to Paititi...

I will be the next Inca.

The city will be mine.

If there is any city left.

Go! Down to the boats! Hurry!

They're getting away!

Hurry!

And bring them back!

I'll take care of the soldiers.

crowned emperor you will be my first sacrifice of thanks to the gods you can

join him then my

sweet girl

Steady, steady.

And how's our little prisoner?

You will never capture my d-

So,

this is Paititi?

Remember our deal?

You take half the gold, I take the city.

You can have your precious city.

Load your weapons!

We go!

Now!

What? The girl? Where did she go?

Huh?

Sir!

You cannot defeat me. You are only a girl.

You cling to life just as your people cling desperately to their

city and culture. But we will cut those threads away, strand

by strand, until there is nothing left.

You really thought you could stand up against us, our forces?

I thought you were lost.

Who answered my call?

Save me.

Kayara, you saved all of us.

Everyone, let's head home. We have proven the strength of the people of

Paititi. I think that's the last we'll see of those soldiers.

We have the great Apu on our side, thanks to Kayara.

Get over Vila, Oma.

Please, forgive me.

. .

How it's going to take it

Yachani iri punaikita Mandanga tinichu tihraichita Awas pachaya

puncha ota Awas pachaya puncha ota

Awas paki aripuchka Remas banyu hamanta

Kanji. Japanji.

Hinayam.