Seasons & Episodes
Balsa, the Female Bodyguard
A female spear-wielder, Balsa, is recruited to protect the second prince of Yogo, Chagum, from his own father. The Emper
The Hunter and the Hunted
Balsa makes preparations to leave the capital with Chagum. She must leave the city without being noticed; a task made di
Mortal Combat
Balsa discovers that she and Chagum are being followed. She has no choice by to fight against the pursuers. In the confu
Torogai's Letter
Following Balsa's direction, Chagum successfully reached Tanda's house in the mountains. Balsa is able to catch up, but
Secret Advantage: the Blue Hand
Chagum's ailment is revealed by Torogai. Balsa knows that the Emperor will never openly search for the prince. However,
Death on Aogiri
Unable to determine Balsa's exact position, the Emperor's hunters split up. At the Aogiri Mountains they see Balsa and C
Chagum's Resolution
In order to remain hidden until next spring, Balsa buys a watermill and settles there with Chagum for the time being. To
Swordsmith
Balsa visits a great swordsmith to get a new blade for her spear. The smith agrees to forge her new blade, once he is co
Shuga's Thirst
Shuga tries to figure of if the drought sign is diminishing. He gets permission from the head star-diviner to translate
Soil and Hero
Tōya teaches Chagum how to act more like a city dweller. After Chagum sees through a rigged gambling game, he is determ
Flower Wine For Tanda
Unhappy with her arranged marriage, Saya's soul leaves her body. Tanda performs a soul call to guide her back. However,
Solstice Festival
Chagum challenges a boy to a rucha match on the Summer Solstice festival. He asks Balsa to train him to fight. He fights
Neither Man nor Tiger
Balsa gets challenged to a duel by a former rival. The rival targets a traveling couple in order to draw out Balsa's ang
The Knot
Torogai makes contact with the water beings of Nayug and discusses Chagum's current condition. Torogai discovers that th
Young Death
While gathering more information on the drought sign, Shuga finds proof that Chagum is alive. Shuga wishes to tell the p
In All Earnestness
Chagum's brother, Shagum, dies from overwork and grief leaving Chagum the heir to the throne. Shuga learns from the anci
The Water Wheel in Flames
Shuga locates Chagum and Balsa in the city. The watermill is found by the emperor's hunters and they lay a trap. This is
The Ancient Village
Balsa, Chagum and Tanda travel to Inishie village in hope of learning the ancient story of the water spirit. They locate
Flight
Chagum runs away in an attempt to return to the Yogo court and avoid being killed by the La Lunga (egg-eater). Determine
The Hunter's Cave
Shuga and the hunters arrive in Inishie Village. Torogai tells Shuga of the egg eater. Shuga agrees to return to court a
Jiguro Musa
The winter arrives and the mountains become impassable. Balsa tells Chagum the story of her guardian, Jiguro; how 24 yea
Time of Awakening
Balsa continues Jiguro's story, and reveals the reason behind her oath to save eight souls. Balsa begins to train Chagum
In Pursuit of Sig Salua
Spring has arrived and Chagum has grown physically and mentally. Chagum and Balsa are reunited with Shuga and the eight
The Last Hope
Balsa, Tanda, and the hunters chase after Chagum. Shuga and Torogai learn that the spirit will be born in another locati
Celebration
Balsa's group locate Chagum. The physical world and Nayug begin to merge. Balsa and the hunters manage to hold off endle
Departure
Chagum returns to the palace and is named Crown Prince and Divine Hero of the People. While Chagum is reunited with his
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