Yassa

This is a smaller, less expensive, smaller type version of Yassa.When Temujin is ten, he murders one of his half-brothers in self-defense.That one act of brutality shows him the animal that lives inside his heart,sets into motion a string of events that bring a boy named Jamuka intohis life, and gives Temujin the idea to write the law he calls Yassa.Yassa law states that, above all else, you are to be loyal to those youpledge yourself to. There is only one punishment for breakingYassa law: death.Deep conflict arises between Temujin and Jamuka when they go torescue Temujin's wife, Börte, from kidnappers. Jamuka sees her,falls in love, and decides to take her for his own. Jamuka attacks Börteand tries to force himself on her. Temujin casts the man out.Jamuka is bent on revenge for being cast out and is driven to win Börteat any cost. As a result, the two men are plunged into battle over powerand a woman. Love drives the conquering of the greatest continuous empirein history in the hopes that the victor will win the affections of Börte.When the final battle takes place, does Temujin uphold Yassa lawand kill Jamuka, or does he make an exception for the love of a friendthat has already betrayed him once?