Kuzco is a selfish and egotistical Incan emperor who plans to celebrate his 18th birthday by razing a local village to build a lavish summer home named "Kuzcotopia", against the objection of village resident Pacha. When Kuzco lets go of his conniving adviser Yzma, she plots to take the throne by poisoning him at dinner. However, her dim-witted assistant Kronk instead accidentally laces Kuzco's drink with a potion that transforms him into a llama. Under Yzma's instruction, Kronk knocks Kuzco unconscious and attempts to dispose of him outside of town. After a stroke of conscience prevents Kronk from casting Kuzco over a waterfall, he misplaces the bag containing Kuzco on Pacha's cart. Pacha returns home, but cannot bring himself to tell his family about Kuzco's decision. Pacha discovers Kuzco as he regains consciousness and declines to help Kuzco back to the capital unless he builds Kuzcotopia elsewhere. While Pacha initially allows Kuzco to wander into the forest alone, he ultimately follows and rescues him from a pack of jaguars.