Tribes of Europa

I am Liv.

Liv of the Origines.

For many years, my tribe and my family had lived happily…

in harmony with nature.

We had retreated from the outside world.

We thought we were safe in our forest.

We believed we could live in peace forever.

But we were wrong.

We could no longer defer our involvement.

The tribes are fighting mercilessly for supremacy throughout Europe.

And we are caught in the midst of it.

My family remains out there somewhere…

and I will find them.

No matter what the cost.

You're nervous, aren't you? There's no need to be afraid.

The Raiders cut off whole limbs during initiation.

- That's bullshit. -It's true.

First, left middle finger.

Next, a toe from your right foot. One of your ears next.

And last, but not least…

it's your little wiener.

- Did you really do that? -Come on, old man.

- Come here! -What now? Is that it? Come on!

- Ow! You're so mad! -

- I swear you used to be stronger. - Come on! Gotcha!

- - Come here!

- Who's stronger? -

- Huh? -Okay, you win!

Whatever. I let you win.

- You were scared. - For a second.

Hey! Shh!

-Do you think that it's-- -Shh!

What the hell was that?

Elja, do you know what it was?

Kiano!

Elja, stay here!

Elja!

What was that?

Let's just go.

What? Don't be a fool!

We need to go and check it out.

Straight away.

That's from the outside world, it's dangerous.

-Liv, an airplane just crashed-- -It wasn't a plane.

It was nothing like that.

That wasn't around before Black December. It's from the New World.

Yet another reason to go and see it.

Come on, please!

Kiano, he will decide.

Come on, then.

Say nothing to the others. We don't want them getting nervous.

Come on!

Well done!

Not bad, my boy. That'll make a decent pelt.

- Where's Father? -Where do you think?

- You've prepared everything already? -I knew that he would do it.

A wolf.

The king of the forest.

Well done, my son.

Thank you.

Papa,

we just saw something.

A kind of aircraft, but not like from the Old World.

-Far more modern. -It was like a spacecraft.

-Such things don't exist. -They do.

This one's crashed at the northern end of the forest.

-And we should go and see it. -No.

I think Kiano's right.

- Is everything all right? -Everything's fine.

Back to work. We must prepare for the initiation.

Very well.

We are Origines.

We have always kept out of the business of outsiders,

and that is how it shall remain.

The world outside

is not for us.

Let me pass, Bozie.

I assure you that my Bozies will retrieve

every single one of the escaped slaves.

An unfortunate turn of events… Highlord Tocks.

Highly unfortunate.

Am I not right…

Lord Varvara?

Hail the strongest, Kapitan.

I shall burst here with curiosity, my love!

What could be so important that you would dare

to interrupt our little "ambiguous" conversation, I wonder?

I have some news that you will find inordinately interesting.

Let's hope so.

Let's hear this news, then, shall we? Huh?

Speak, then.

One of my lead squads, whilst out patrolling,

shot down a flying object.

An Atlantian hover jet.

What?

Impossible.

-It has crashed in the southern forests. - That's Crimson territory.

I beg for your permission to allow me to find the wreck before enemies find it.

We should not hesitate, Kapitan.

Atlantian technology.

The keys to rule the continent.

Europa.

So very tempting. Wouldn't you agree, Highlord Tocks?

Let's hear your strategy, then.

If she speaks the truth, penetrating Crimson borders

will mean political escalation, effectively a strike.

Really?

You must take what you want, Varvara.

If your mission achieves success,

then you will be rewarded,

and most generously, as you will find out.

Perhaps with a position as one of my highlords,

if the position became unexpectedly vacant.

Kapitan! I take--

Varvara, what must I do with him, with someone who has lost a dozen slaves

so carelessly, without any remorse?

We show no weakness, Kapitan.

As all us Crows do.

Go, then.

And disappoint me not.

- -

- You're just going to accept that? -

What do you want me to do?

You're just like him.

Don't start that again, Kiano, he respects you.

Not like he respects you.

You continue his legacy, and I…

You don't understand me.

I do understand you.

And so does Elja.

Not like she would understand me.

I don't get it. Finally something happens, and he acts like nothing's going on.

No. I'll go check out the aircraft alone. I don't care what he says.

-That's not what you'll do. -You two, enough!

-You're coming? -What?

Maybe you'll find answers about Black December…

-why the Old World ended. - Kia, please.

Let's not disagree. It's not worth it.

You're right.

-Are you ready? -Mmm-hmm.

Mom would be proud of you.

Really proud.

Hey.

You know that we'll always be here.

No matter what happens or how much we disagree.

We'll always be together.

All life is one.

All life is one.

In accordance with the laws of our founder and mother, Chloe,

we will welcome you, Elja, this evening,

after completing your first successful hunt today,

into the circle of adults gathered here.

We are Origines.

We retreated from the Old World

into the security of the forest.

Where we live in peace and harmony with nature.

The Refugium, our home.

From this day forth, Elja,

carry our mark with pride

and a sense of responsibility

towards nature, your fellows

and all other living beings.

Lead a life free of technology,

because technology precipitated the Old World into ruin.

Let go of the past and embrace your future life,

as a son of the forest.

For this, are you prepared?

Yes.

Elja…

of the Origines!

Of the Origines!

Let's disappear. You and I.

-You mean it? -Yes.

I want freedom. There's a world to see.

That's why I'm getting out of here.

So are you staying or coming with me?

You're crazy.

Maybe it came from outer space. That aircraft.

-That is doubtful. - Why?

Maybe it wasn't humans who caused the catastrophe after all.

That we will never find out.

Kiano was right, you know. We should have gone to see what it was.

What if somebody survived the crash? What if they need help?

What if they're dying alone?

What if they're dangerous and they find us here?

I will always lead our people

in the spirit of the principles of your mother.