Ep. 11: Children pursued by panther-clad men find Zia's village abandoned and face Gomez's army ants.
Aired on July 10, 1982
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While traveling to Zia's village, the children notice two men in panther skins following them. Upon arrival, they discover the settlement is deserted and encounter Gomez, Gaspard, and their soldiers. Gomez threatens to feed Esteban and Tao to army ants unless Zia reveals the golden quipu's message. She agrees, stating that a City of Gold sits on a mountain peak beyond a forbidden zone. The children are subsequently rescued by the two pursuers, Wayna and Kecha, who state that their chief Kraka wants to meet them. A mini-documentary about Incan-origin village festivals in present-day Peru is included.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Tao explores the Solaris and the crew evades pursuers using a hidden solar-powered mechanism.
- Ep. 8 · Esteban and friends captured by Pizarro's forces while Zia refuses to translate a golden quipu.
- Ep. 9 · Tao weaponizes the solar sail against Gomez and Pizarro while Zia negotiates her surrender.
- Ep. 10 · Children navigate a fortress-guarded pass to reach Zia's village, encountering an old priest named Pasha.
- Ep. 11 · Children pursued by panther-clad men find Zia's village abandoned and face Gomez's army ants.
- Ep. 12 · Wayna leads children to Black Eagle Fort while Mendoza betrays them to Gomez.
- Ep. 13 · Tao finds a sun symbol marker leading to a seer who recounts a tale of forbidden love and divine punishment.
- Ep. 14 · Esteban's Medallion
- Ep. 15 · Inca defenders use improvised weapons to escape a besieged fort and evade pursuing soldiers.