10,000 BC 2008

In the unforgiving terrain of the Urals, a nomadic tribe called the Yagahl eke out a meager existence by hunting woolly mammoths that roam the vast expanses. D’Leh, a young and ambitious hunter, has earned the respect of his peers by slaying one of these beasts, claiming the coveted “White Spear” in the process. However, this triumph is bittersweet, as he also wins the hand of Evolet, an orphan who has been taken under the wing of the tribe. D’Leh’s sense of accomplishment is marred by his growing unease about having obtained both honors through circumstance rather than skill.

The tranquility of their camp is shattered when the “Four Legged Demons” - horse-riding raiders known for their brutality - descend upon the Yagahl, abducting Evolet and sending her into a life of captivity. D’Leh, fueled by determination and desperation, sets out with his companions Tic’Tic, KaRen, and Baku to rescue his intended bride. Their perilous journey takes them through treacherous rainforests, where they rejoin the horse raiders and engage in a series of grueling battles to reclaim Evolet.

As D’Leh navigates this treacherous landscape, he discovers that he is not alone in his quest for freedom. He meets Nakudu, the stalwart leader of the Naku tribe, who shares with him an ancient prophecy: only one who has earned the trust of a revered creature known as the “Spear-Tooth” will possess the power to liberate their people. D’Leh’s earlier heroics in saving the Spear-Tooth from certain doom have forged an unexpected bond between them, and he begins to realize that this enigmatic predator holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the mysterious raiders.

Nakudu reveals that the horse raiders are but a mere symptom of a larger problem: the “Great Red Birds”, imposing behemoths with crimson sails, which have been kidnapping their kin and spirits, never to be seen again. The tribes of the region must come together in unity to confront this menace, and D’Leh finds himself at the forefront of this monumental quest.

As they approach the ships with red sails, D’Leh (actor name) and his companions are met with a bittersweet reunion. Evolet and Baku, once thought lost forever, now stand before them, but their joy is tempered by the knowledge that they have been deprived of any means to pursue the ships further. Undeterred, they embark on an arduous journey across the vast expanse of the desert, only to stumble upon an ancient civilization akin to the revered societies of Egypt’s golden era. At its helm stands “The Almighty,” a mystical figure shrouded in mystery and reverence, believed by his subjects to be the last survivor of his kind.

As D’Leh navigates this strange new world, he discovers an escaped servant of The Almighty, who bears a striking resemblance to a bracelet once worn by his own father. This chance encounter sets him on a quest to uncover the truth about his family’s past and their connection to this enigmatic leader. Meanwhile, the slaves toiling beneath the scorching desert sun are building a colossal pyramid complex in honor of their divine ruler.

As D’Leh delves deeper into the mysteries of this ancient society, he finds himself face-to-face with the guards patrolling the perimeter of the pyramid. In a tense and desperate bid to avoid detection, Tic’Tic sacrifices his life to cover D’Leh’s tracks, ensuring that the young warrior can continue his investigation uninterrupted.

However, The Almighty’s priests are not so easily fooled. They soon discover that Evolet bears scars on her hand that eerily mirror the celestial patterns of the “Mark of the Hunter,” a constellation long revered by D’Leh’s people. This unsettling revelation sets them abuzz with anticipation, convinced that it is part of a prophecy foretelling the downfall of their beloved leader at the hands of one who wears this sacred mark.

In a bold move, D’Leh foments a full-scale rebellion among the slaves, using their collective strength to wreak havoc upon The Almighty’s forces. As chaos erupts and the mammoth herd, once harnessed for construction purposes, is unleashed upon the pyramid complex, scores of soldiers meet their demise.

In a shocking turn of events, The Almighty offers Evolet as a prize to D’Leh in exchange for abandoning his rebellion. With the promise that his warriors may return, but at the cost of forever enslaving the rest, D’Leh is forced to confront the true nature of his enemy. Feigning acceptance of this treacherous deal, he seizes the opportunity to strike down The Almighty with a spear, shattering the illusion that their leader was anything less than mortal.

As the dust settles on this pivotal battle, Evolet finds herself at the mercy of a raider obsessed with claiming her for himself. With a fierce determination, she seizes an arrow and plunges it deep into the warlord’s side, sending both plummeting to the ground. As D’Leh rushes to her aid, the raider takes aim once more, striking Evolet in the back. In a desperate bid to protect his love, D’Leh kills the raider and cradles Evolet’s lifeless body in his arms.

In the aftermath of this tragic event, the tribe’s wise woman sacrifices her own life force to revive Evolet, breathing new life into her fallen form. As the scene shifts to a somber farewell, D’Leh holds Evolet close, their love now tempered by the trials they have faced together. With the weight of their experiences bearing down upon them, they set out on the long journey home, leaving behind the ancient civilization and its secrets.

Upon their return, D’Leh’s tribe is forever changed, as they lay the groundwork for a new era of agriculture and settlement. The days of hunter-gatherer nomadism are left behind, replaced by the promise of stability and prosperity that comes with tilling the soil and reaping the rewards of their labor.