Encantadia: The Pilot is the first episode of Encantadia, a 2016 reboot of the 2005 fantasy drama television series of the same name. The episode premiered on GMA Network on July 18, 2016, and is divided into four chapters. The story reveals the origins of Encantadia’s conflict, as Mine-a is betrayed, Cassiopea divides the Mother Gem, and the kingdoms prepare for war against Hathoria.
Plot[]
Kabanata 1: Ang Dalawang Makapangyarihang Diwata[]
Title translation: Chapter 1: The Two Powerful Fairies
The episode begins with Imaw narrating about Encantadia, a realm distinct from the world of humans.
Amihan lands on the island of Cassiopea, where she confronts soldiers searching for Cassiopea. During the skirmish, Adhara appears and captures Amihan, stating her intent to use her against Mine-a. After Adhara departs, Cassiopea arrives, defeats the soldiers, and expresses concern about an impending disturbance in Encantadia.
In Lireo, Mine-a is informed by Aquil that her sister Amihan has come to visit. Initially pleased by the reunion, Mine-a realizes that her guest is actually Adhara in disguise. When questioned, Adhara refuses to reveal Amihan’s location unless Mine-a surrenders the gems. Mine-a fights and seemingly defeats Adhara, only to discover that she has unintentionally struck down Amihan, as Adhara had exchanged their identities. Enraged and grief-stricken, Mine-a invoked the Air Gem, condemning Adhara to Balaak.
Imaw continues the narration, recounting that the chaos in Encantadia originated from Adhara’s attempt to seize the Mother Gem from Cassiopea. To protect the gem even if it angers Emre, Cassiopea divided the gems into four, distributing them among the kingdoms: the Water Gem to Imaw and the Adamyans, the Earth Gem to King Armeo of Sapiro, the Air Gem to Queen Minea of Lireo, and the Fire Gem to King Arvak of Hathoria.
Kabanata 2: Ang Pagkaganhid ng Ika-Apat na Kaharian.[]
Title translation: Chapter 2: The Greed of the Fourth Kingdom
Unbeknown to Cassiopea, the Hathorians sought greater power and attacked Adamya. Their leader, Arvak, demanded that Imaw surrender the Brilyante ng Tubig. Imaw complied but warned that possession of multiple gems would bring opposition from the other races. Angered, Arvak stabbed Imaw.
As the Hathorians celebrate for possessing the Water Gem, the surviving Adamyans, led by Imaw, flee to Lireo, where Mine-a gives them refuge and restores Imaw’s health.
Kabanata 3: Ang Galit ni Cassiopea.[]
Title translation: Chapter 3: Cassiopea's Wrath
Cassiopea charged into Hathoria, condemning them for their misuse of the gems. Arvak used the powers of the two brilyantes against Cassiopea and was unable to fight back, so she cursed the entire kingdom of Hathoria, explicitly stating to Arvak that a child destined to be a leader is inside her mother's womb and her birth will mean his death and the downfall of Hathoria.
Cassiopea, angered by Hathoria's attack at Adamya, charged to Hathoria and accused its inhabitants of stealing the Brilyante ng Tubig. Although Arvak wielded the combined power of two brilyantes against her, Cassiopea retaliated by cursing Hathoria, foretelling that a child destined to lead would be born and bring about Arvak and Hathoria’s downfall
Elsewhere, Raquim received news from Muros that Mine-a was pregnant. In Lireo, Sang'gre Pirena initially felt pleased to learn from Imaw about the prospect of a younger sibling; however, she became uneasy when her dama, Gurna, suggested that her sister might be her rival for both Mine-a's love and the throne.
Disturbed by Cassiopea’s curse, Arvak resolved to attack Sapiro and Lireo to seize the remaining gems and prove the prophecy false. As Mine-a and Raquim discussed their unborn child, Aquil informed them of Hathoria’s plans for war against Sapiro. Imaw, regretful for surrendering the Brilyante ng Tubig, apologized to Mine-a. Mine-a then authorized Aquil and his forces to join Sapiro’s defense.
Kabanata 4: Ang Digmaan ng Sapiro at Hathoria[]
Title translation: Chapter 4: The battle of Sapiro and Hathoria
As Sapiro prepares for battle, Armeo promises his wife and son, Ybrahim, that he will return from battle. While in Lireo, Mine-a prayed to Emre to guide Sapiro and Encatandia and to not let the evil motives of Hathoria triumph. Mine-a then receives a mark on her hand, which Imaw interpreted as a sign that her child’s birth was near.
On the shores of Sapiro, Armeo expressed gratitude to Lireo for their alliance, and Raquim was tasked with delivering this thanks.
The episode concludes with the battle between Sapiro and Hathoria.
Trivia[]
- As Mine-a changed into her armor in front of Adhara, the 2005 version of "Tadhana" by Bayang Barrios played in the background. A tribute to Adhara's actress, Sunshine Dizon, who played Pirena in the original 2005 series.
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