Yesugei, the Chieftain of Kiyat Clan, launches an attack against the tartars to avenge for their previous attacks. His victory is made more joyous when his wife, Hoelun, gives birth to a baby boy, later named Temujin. To celebrate…
Temujin hides himself up a mountain, hungry and cold. Only the memories of his childhood give him strength. Years before, his father Yesugei takes him to visit the Onggirat Clan. Temujin is betrothed to Berta, the daughter of the Clan's…
Kataan, devoted to Temujin in their childhood, nurses Temujin with great care. Temujin is greatly touched. Longing to rejoin hi s family, Temujin departs with Kataan. On his way, he gets acquainted with Jamuka, who helps him fight off…
To rebuild his clan, Temujin seeks the advice and help from an anda of his father called Peili. Peili is greedy, fickle and totally insincere in helping Temujin. His son Toghrul is jealous and hostile to Temujin for losing a combat…
Temujin is distressed when Berta tells him that she is conceiving Chila's baby. His compassion for Berta overpowers. He names the baby boy Jochi and treats him as his son, Jamuka goes as far as forcing himself on Berta. Temujin appears…
Tatatu is a teacher and a great friend of Temujin. From him, Temujin Iearns of the flouishing land in the south and its sophisticated military tactics. Instead of waiting to defend his enemies, Temujin launches an attack against the…
Learning that Jamuka has allied with other tribes against him, Temujin seeks the ally of Peili. Peili is convinced by Toghrul, his vengeful son to join the belligerent force instead. Alone and unhelped, Temujin is more determined than…
Years have passed. Headed by Temujin, the Kiyat Clan has grown steadily strong and prosperous. Peili, usurped by his brother of the throne, is thrown out of his clan. He seeks the help of Temujin, who promises to help him get back his…
Seeing that Temujin and Peili join forces, Jamuka seeks the alliance of the smaller clans across the steppe. A dancer in Jamuka's clan, Paika, passes on the news to Temujin that Jamuka is to wage a war against him. Temujin awaits his…
Jamuka learns of Paika's betrayal and abducts her. When Kasai retrieves her, she’s already fatally tortured by Jamuka. In the deadly confrontation, Temujin finally defeats Jamuka, who escapes and seeks refuge from the Naimans. Toghrul…
