Throne of Elves 2016

Fantasy

Animation

Family

Box Office

$3.9M

Runtime

90 mins

Language

Chinese

Directed by

Yi Ge

Made by

Mili Pictures

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Throne of Elves Plot Summary

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Several years after the previous film, Alyan is set to marry Liya’s friend and elf queen Mayre. With Mayre’s reluctant permission, Liya invites her human boyfriend, Fish, who has been apprenticing under Berlin the blacksmith, to the wedding. However, Meyla, Mayre’s sister who has long lingered in darkness, schemes to seize power over all Elves by taking the Gem of Life’s counterpart—the dark gem—and summons Elven ghosts from an ancient battlefield to form her army.

Seeing the rising darkness, Mayre entrusts the Gem of Life to Liya, but warns not to reveal it to Fish, lest it be corrupted by human desire and greed.

Accompanied by Berlin, Barnac and his dogs Bow and Arrow, Fish visits Liya’s home, where he is greeted warmly by Liya but faces a frosty reception from the Elves, including Alyan. In the midst of the wedding ceremony, Meyla attacks and, failing to find the Life Gem on Mayre, kidnaps her; when Fish tries to help, Meyla infects him with dark magic. Meyla demands that Alyan bring the Gem of Life to the ancient battlefield in return for his bride. Alyan pursues with Liya and a force of guards; despite being forbidden to intervene, Fish and his companions follow them. Using a hoverboard invented by Berlin, Fish fetches Liya and they catch up with Meyla’s flying ship. But while trying to free Mayre, Meyla ambushes them, forcing them to retreat, but not before she intrudes into Fish’s mind, trying to control him.

Meyla leaves Mayre imprisoned in her fortress, the Dark Valley, a black mountain surrounded by lava furnaces, and travels to the north to join the soul of a great dragon frozen in the ice with her gem. After dropping Liya off on her brother’s ship, Fish follows Meyla’s mental call and she tries to exert her control over him. Fish resists and rejoins Alyan’s party just as they reach the battlegrounds; the Elven ghosts ambush them, leaving only Alyan, Liya and a guard captain alive to be rescued by Fish and his companions.

Later, Meyla forces Fish to bring her magical map Alyan has taken along in order to track the Gem of Life. Finding it in Liya’s possession, Meyla orders Fish to seize the Gem from her. The fight culminates in Fish and Liya shooting each other with arrows, but with his love for Liya enabling Fish to resist the mind control, he hits Meyla with an arrow whose head he has broken off, sparing her, while Liya’s arrow mortally wounds him. Desperate, Liya uses the Gem of Life on him, healing his injury.

Finally joining forces, the humans and Elves set course for the Dark Valley. They are ambushed and grounded by Meyla, but Liya uses an arrow to convey the Gem to Mayre, who uses its power to assist her saviors. Meyla taps into the dark gem’s power to assume a demonic form, overpowering the Gem of Life. Fish uses the Gem as bait to lure Meyla to one of the furnaces and plunges himself into the lava, taking Meyla with him and therefore killing both of them. Just as the others are beginning to take in their loss, the Gem of Life activates, releasing the ghosts, turning the furnace into a tree, and bringing Fish back to life, therefore convincing an awestruck Alyan that humans can be capable of virtue and self-sacrifice. As the companions leave, they miss the likewise resurrected Meyla lying amidst the tree’s foliage, purged of the darkness that had consumed her.

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Wedding plans under looming threat

Alyan is set to marry Mayre, the elf queen, and Liya invites her human boyfriend Fish to the ceremony with Mayre’s reluctant blessing. Mayre warns that the Gem of Life must not be revealed to Fish, lest human greed corrupt it. The stage is set for a wedding that will be disrupted by darker schemes.

Elven royal wedding venue

Fish arrives at Liya's home; frost on the welcome

Fish visits Liya’s home with Berlin, and Liya greets him warmly while many Elves, including Alyan, receive him with chilly reserve. The tense reception foreshadows the widening rift between humans and Elves. A sense of unease hangs over the wedding preparations.

Liya's residence

Meyla attacks during the wedding; Mayre is kidnapped

Meyla launches a brutal assault during the ceremony and kidnaps Mayre, while Fish is infected with dark magic. The attack escalates the conflict and forces Alyan and Liya to mount a rescue operation. The Gem of Life becomes a focal point for Meyla’s scheme.

Elven wedding hall

Meyla demands the Gem; pursuit begins

Meyla forces Alyan to bring the Gem of Life to the ancient battlefield in exchange for Mayre. Alyan, Liya, and a guard force pursue, while Fish and his companions reluctantly tag along. The chase sets the stage for a confrontation with old powers.

Route to ancient battlefield

Hoverboard pursuit; catch-up with Meyla's ship

Using a hoverboard invented by Berlin, Fish closes the distance to Meyla’s flying ship and catches up with Liya. They race to intercept Mayre’s kidnapper, but Meyla ambushes them again and mind-control looms near. The pursuit turns into a precarious skirmish in the skies.

Meyla's flying ship

Dark Valley hold; Meyla aims north to dragon

Meyla leaves Mayre imprisoned in the Dark Valley fortress and heads north to join the soul of a great dragon frozen in ice, wielding the dark gem’s power. The elven party regroups to counter the rising threat. The Dark Valley becomes a looming nexus of peril.

Dark Valley fortress

Reunited and ambushed; ghosts descend

Fish follows Meyla’s mental summons and rejoins Alyan’s party as they reach the battlegrounds. Elven ghosts ambush the group, leaving only Alyan, Liya, and a guard captain alive, until Fish and his companions manage a rescue. The past returns in spectral form to complicate the present conflict.

Ancient battleground

Meyla forces the map; Gem found with Liya

Meyla compels Fish to bring Alyan’s magical map and tracks the Gem of Life, discovering it in Liya’s possession. She orders Fish to seize the Gem from Liya, escalating the power struggle. The map becomes a critical instrument in the looming battle.

Liya's residence

Duel of arrows; healing with the Gem

In the climactic exchange, Fish and Liya shoot each other with arrows; Fish’s is head-broken and Meyla is wounded, but Liya’s arrow mortally wounds Fish. Desperate, Liya uses the Gem of Life to heal his injuries and avert tragedy. The couple’s bond proves pivotal to the fight ahead.

Battleground

Allies rally; journey to the Dark Valley

Mayre lends her aid, using the Gem’s power to bolster the humans and Elves as they advance toward the Dark Valley. They brace for a renewed confrontation with Meyla, who remains a dangerous wildcard. The coalition’s resolve is tested as darkness gathers.

Dark Valley approaches

Meyla’s demonic form and lava lure

Meyla taps into the dark gem’s influence and assumes a demonic form. Fish lures Meyla to a furnace by using the Gem, plunging himself and Meyla into lava to end her threat. The act is a self-sacrificial bait to save the others.

Lava furnaces

Gem of Life activates; Fish revived; Meyla purged

The Gem of Life activates, releasing the ghosts and transforming the furnace into a life-bearing tree. Fish is brought back to life, and Alyan realizes humans can be virtuous and selfless. Meyla is resurrected, purged of darkness, lying among the tree’s foliage as the survivors depart.

Dark Valley / living tree

Throne of Elves Characters

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Fish

A human who has been apprenticing under Berlin the blacksmith. He shows courage under pressure, resisting Meyla's mind control and using his quick wits and archery to aid the Elven forces. He sacrifices himself by luring Meyla to a lava furnace, dying to save others, and is later revived by the Gem of Life. Voiced by Ryan Potter.

💪 Brave ❤️ Loyal

Liya

Liya is the human partner who carries the Gem of Life with care and shares a strong bond with Fish. She navigates tension between elves and humans, defends those she loves, and ultimately uses the Gem to heal Fish after his injury.

💞 Compassionate 🛡️ Protector

Queen Mayre

Elf queen and sister to Meyla, she seeks to protect her people and maintain a fragile alliance with humans. She entrusts the Gem of Life to Liya, guiding the defense against Meyla's assault while maintaining courtly authority.

👑 Royalty 🧭 Strategic

Alyan

Elf prince and ally who pursues Meyla with Liya and a guard force. He supports the defense of the realm, helps rally the elves and humans, and participates in the climactic battles that shape the fate of both realms.

🛡️ Leadership 🤝 Ally

Meyla

Mayre's sister and the antagonist who wields the dark gem's power to seize control over elves. She uses mind control and seeks to plunge the realm into darkness, ultimately confronting the heroes at the Dark Valley.

🪄 Dark Magic 💀 Villain

Elf Captain

Military leader among the elves who coordinates guards and contributes to the defense against Meyla's assault. He stands with the allies in the battlegrounds and supports the final push against the dark forces.

🧭 Military 🛡️ Commander

Throne of Elves Settings

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Time period

The events unfold several years after the previous film, in a timeless fantasy era that fuses ancient elven history with magical innovations. The story moves between courtly celebrations, grim fortresses, and battle-scarred battlegrounds, all governed by magic and prophecy. A hoverboard invented by Berlin hints at a world where old magic meets quirky technology.

Location

Elven Realm, Dark Valley, Liya's Home

The Elven Realm forms the backdrop for a wedding and a widening power struggle. The Dark Valley—a black mountain fortress ringed by lava furnaces—serves as Meyla's stronghold and the site of the final confrontation. Key locations include Liya's home, Mayre's fortress, and the ancient battleground where elven ghosts awaken.

🗺️ Fantasy world 🏰 Elven Realm 🔥 Lava-filled valley

Throne of Elves Themes

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❤️

Love & Sacrifice

Love between Liya and Fish motivates brave choices and pushes characters toward selfless acts. The couple's bond becomes a source of resilience against mind control and political intrigue. The climax hinges on sacrifice, showing that true affection can defy darkness.

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Power & Corruption

Meyla seeks to seize control by wielding the dark gem, corrupting mind and soul and turning elegant diplomacy into a battlefield. The struggle pits human loyalties against elven ambitions and questions what power does to those who chase it. The story warns that power without virtue corrupts even those with noble origins.

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Resurrection

Death is not final: the Gem of Life restores Fish and revives the lost ghosts, transforming the Dark Valley into a symbol of renewal. The resurrected Fish inspires the others to believe in mercy and second chances. The fate of Meyla and the realm hinges on the gem's power to redeem rather than simply destroy.

🤝

Unity

Humans and Elves unite against a common foe, learning to trust one another beyond old grievances. Collaboration across species underlines the film's message that courage and virtue can bridge deep divides. The final victory depends on cooperative action, not lone heroism.

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Throne of Elves Spoiler-Free Summary

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In the luminous realm of Altera, ancient forests glimmer with emerald light and crystal spires reach toward endless skies, framing a world where magic winds through every leaf and stone. The elven civilization thrives on a delicate harmony, its people bound by centuries‑old traditions and the quiet reverence of nature’s cycles. Yet beneath the serene veneer, whispers of old grudges stir, hinting at a darkness that has lingered at the edge of memory.

Princess Liya stands at the heart of this delicate balance, a young ruler whose sense of duty is matched only by the fierce love she holds for her people. Trained in both the graceful arts of elven warfare and the subtle diplomacy required of royalty, she carries the weight of a lineage that has long guarded the realm’s peace. Her resolve is tested when a shadowy force threatens to unravel the very fabric of Altera’s existence.

Opposing her is Elena, a dark elf whose ambitions are as formidable as the night‑cloaked lands she calls home. Having claimed a legendary jewel of immense power, she now wields a force capable of bending the wills of the Alterans themselves. The jewel’s glow casts long, unsettling shadows across the kingdom, turning allies into wary strangers and prompting ancient rivalries to flare anew.

Against this backdrop of ethereal beauty and looming peril, the story pulses with sweeping battles, mystic encounters, and the clash of ideals. The tone blends soaring wonder with a palpable tension, inviting the audience to wonder whether light can truly prevail over encroaching darkness. As the conflict deepens, Princess Liya must navigate treacherous paths, forge unexpected alliances, and confront the ever‑present question of what it means to lead a realm on the brink of transformation.