Conan
Role
The primary male protagonist and protector.
Secrets
None currently revealed.
Dialogue
Direct, often humorous or cynical, reflecting his worldly experience and barbarian roots.
Appearance
Giant in stature with sun-burned brown skin, rippling muscles, and fierce blue eyes. He has thick black hair and often stands with his muscular development revealed, appearing like an image of primal strength cut out of bronze.
Background
A Cimmerian who has been a kozak, a pirate, and a mercenary in Zarallo's Free Companions; he followed Valeria from Sukhmet.
Identified
true
Motivations
To pursue and protect Valeria, and to find a way out of the jungle to the coast.
Personality
Bold, imperturbable, and highly observant. He possesses a barbarian's patience and a pragmatic approach to survival, mixed with a fierce protective instinct for Valeria and a relentless fighting-lust.
Competencies
Master swordsman, expert tracker, skilled climber, and capable of killing a giant with his bare hands.
Plot Relevance
He is the primary force of action, saving Valeria from both a dragon and Xotalanc warriors.
First Appearance
A rugged crag in the forest south of Sukhmet
Timeline
Reunion with Valeria
Conan catches up with Valeria on a crag after killing a Stygian officer who was pursuing her.
Besieged on the Crag
Conan is forced to take refuge on the rocky crag after a prehistoric dragon slaughters his horses, leaving him trapped and facing a slow death by starvation.
Slaying the Dragon
Conan uses poisoned fruit to blind and enrage a dragon, eventually leading to its death.
Entry into Xuchotl
Conan forces open the gates of the mysterious city to seek refuge and treasure.
Rescue of Valeria and Techotl
Conan intervenes in a fight against Xotalanc warriors, killing their leader and saving his companions.
Battle of the Throne Room
Conan leads the defense against the Xotalanc invasion, slaughtering many foes.
Discovery of Olmec's Treachery
Conan finds Techotl dying and learns Olmec has kidnapped Valeria.
Finding Olmec on the Rack
Conan discovers Olmec being tortured by a mechanical device in a hidden chamber.
Rescue of Olmec
Conan frees Olmec from the rack to learn the secret entrance to Tecuhltli.
Killing Olmec
After Olmec tries to ambush him, Conan kills the prince by crushing his throat during a fall.
Slaying Tolkemec
Conan kills the ancient Tolkemec by throwing a knife into his breast.
Departure from Xuchotl
Conan and Valeria leave the dead city to head for the coast.
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Chicmec
A scout for the Tecuhltli clan whose death serves as a narrative catalyst.
Characters
The Crag
Natural Landmark
Locations
The Great Hall System
## Overview The **Great Hall System** is the primary architectural and navigational artery of the city of **Xuchotl**. Unlike traditional cities, Xuchotl is constructed as a single, massive, interconnected structure under one roof, with the Great Hall serving as the equivalent of a main street. ## Mechanics and Rules * **Orientation:** The hall traverses the entire city from the **North Gate** to the **South Gate**. * **Dimensions:** It is described as being of "heroic proportions," with a length so vast that its vista grows indistinct in the distance. * **Construction:** The floor is composed of square tiles of a red stone that smolders with the reflection of flames. The walls are made of green jade, and the vaulted ceiling is crafted from lapis lazuli. * **Illumination:** The hall is lit by clusters of **Green Fire-Jewels** set into the ceiling, which glow with a poisonous radiance, supplemented by crystalline skylights that allow filtered sunlight to enter. ## Narrative Significance The Great Hall represents the only major open space within the claustrophobic, palace-like city. It acts as the boundary between the warring factions of **Tecuhltli** and **Xotalanc**. Techotl notes that the city gates, which terminate this hall, have not been opened for fifty years, emphasizing the isolation of the inhabitants.
World & Mechanics