Episode 01: Beside the Iron Fan

**Beside the Iron Fan** is the 1st episode of Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuowlo anime series.

## Plot

**Spoiler warning: *Plot and/or ending details follow. (Skip section)***

Oshtor gathers everyone and speaks that Yamato faces peril like never before. Their living god, Mikado, has left them. It was done by evil men, who also tried to kill the princess. Oshtor asks them to gather under the princess banner and he will be promising them victory.

Among those close to him, Oshtor shares that he wishes to restore the princess to her throne and return Yamato to its rightful state. However, as they all have their own lives, Oshtor wants them to think carefully before they make their decisions. Later, Oshtor visits Kiwru's grandfather, Irawaji. He agrees that they need to protect the princess and by Oshtor's suggestion had placed soldiers at the borders and checkpoints. Irawaji reveals that Ennakamuy is a land far from other cities, and surrounded by mountains, and they have never been invaded. Their army is small and spends the day helping farmers and Irawaji himself doesn't know much about war. Irawaji wants to transfer full authority over the country to Oshtor, as he feels he is more suited to protect the princess.

Oshtor visits the princess, Anju, and apologizes for not coming sooner. Nekone reveals that her condition had stabilized, but they don't know what poison it was used and if she will ever talk again. While they had defeated Vurai, they don't know who poisoned the princess and tried to have Oshtor executed as criminal, because of that, they are sure they will be coming for them again. Oshtor reveals that he sent Ougi to the capital to be their spy.

At the capital, Ougi hears people talking that the princess isn't in the castle, and had fled with Oshtor, who may not actually be a traitor. People then gather in front of the castle gates, wanting to learn about the princess. Raiko comes out, revealing the "princess" in front of the people and calming them down. Dekopompo had prepared 2,000 elite troops and waits for the princess' orders to defeat the traitors, making Ougi realize they have less time than they were thinking.

While everyone is still thinking, Rulutieh is annoyed that everyone is acting normal. Haku has died and they still haven't buried him and Kuon had lef them. Oshtor states Haku was a dear friend and he is sad, but he carries his soul now and wants to fulfil dream. Later, Oshtor hears that Ougi is returning. Ougi informs Oshtor that an army is coming and its close to Kiwru, who is bringing troops. He had told Kiwru to avoid the main road and use the mountains, but he has women and kids in his group and it may be difficult. Oshtor then gathers 500 men and tells the situation to those that are close to him. He explains that 2000 imperial troops are coming and attacking Kiwru's troops, and if they decide to fight them, they may be labelled traitors, so they must make their decision now if they want to leave before its too late. One by one, everyone agrees to stay and fight with Oshtor.

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## Characters

*By order of appearances*

* Oshtor
* Nekone
* Jachdwalt
* Shinonon
* Atuy
* Nosuri
* Ougi
* Rulutieh
* Kiwru
* Irawaji
* Saraana & Uruuru
* Anju
* Raiko
* Mikazuchi
* Dekopompo
* Bokoinante