Ep 14. Moon Island
- June 20, 2009
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8.1 (34)
In Wakfu season 1 episode 14, titled "Moon Island," our favorite band of adventurers sets sail to find a cure for the cursed Mark of the Rogues that has affected Yugo. The first stop on their journey is Moon Island, where they hope to find a rare flower called the Moonflower that is said to have healing properties.
Upon arriving on the island, the group is immediately greeted by its inhabitants - a clan of Moon-Children, who are a nocturnal race that are fiercely protective of their island. The Moon-Children, who are blessed with heightened senses, can see and hear things that regular humans cannot. They are initially suspicious of our heroes, but eventually, they allow them to proceed with their quest.
As our heroes venture deeper into the island, they encounter various obstacles, including traps set by the Moon-Children to keep unwanted visitors out. They also come across a group of Rogues, who recognize Yugo's cursed Mark and attack him. In the ensuing fight, Yugo's friends come to his aid and protect him from the Rogues.
As they press on, the group finally comes across the elusive Moonflower. However, when they attempt to pick it, the Moon-Children reappear and forbid them from doing so, claiming that the flower is sacred to their people and is not to be taken off the island. Despite their arguments, the Moon-Children refuse to budge, citing the potential repercussions of taking the flower away.
Meanwhile, a hooded figure watches the group from afar, plotting to steal the Moonflower for their own nefarious purposes. With the help of the Rogues, the hooded figure ambushes our heroes and takes the flower, but not before Yugo manages to snatch a single petal from it. The group realizes that the petal contains the healing properties they were looking for and decide to use it to cure Yugo's curse.
The episode concludes with the group heading back to their airship to continue their journey, with Yugo's curse finally lifted. The Moon-Children bid them farewell, with a newfound appreciation for the group's kindness and good intentions.
Overall, "Moon Island" is a thrilling episode that showcases the group's tenacity and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. The episode also explores themes of cultural differences and the importance of respecting the beliefs of other communities. It is an excellent addition to the first season of Wakfu and leaves fans eagerly anticipating what's to come.