The Dark Crystal/Headscratchers


 * The Podlings taught Kira to call the animals, and she uses the ability to  Couldn't the countless Podling captives before her have done it themselves?
 * Because they didn't have a cheerleader like Kira did.
 * As the Scientist's own words state that, she may be the only victim   to make the attempt.
 * If the Mystics are supposed to be so supremely benevolent, and they knew about  why didn't they just
 * Note that  the urRu have wisdom but not the knowledge of how to apply it - they may not be capable of this level of forethought.
 * Or perhaps the Crystal is an artifact that is necessary for the continued existence of the world. If the  die, the Crystal may shatter completely, plunging the world into a cataclysm. We've all seen the effects that screwing around with the crystal has had on the rest of the world.