Chicmec
Role
A scout for the Tecuhltli clan whose death serves as a narrative catalyst.
Secrets
None known.
Dialogue
None recorded; he is deceased upon discovery.
Appearance
A dark-skinned man with knotted muscles and lank black hair, found dead with his throat slit.
Background
A member of the Tecuhltli clan in the city of Xuchotl.
Identified
true
Motivations
To ambush members of the rival Xotalanc clan.
Personality
Not explicitly shown, though his role implies a degree of stealth and loyalty to his clan.
Competencies
Stealth and scouting, though ultimately unsuccessful against the Burning Skull.
Plot Relevance
His death introduces the lethal conflict between the city's factions and the horror of the Burning Skull.
First Appearance
A chamber in the Halls of Science within Xuchotl
Timeline
Death in the Halls of Science
Chicmec is separated from Techotl and murdered by the Burning Skull.
Discovery by Techotl
His body is found by his companion Techotl and witnessed by Valeria.
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Valeria Discovers the City of Xuchotl
manuscript
Plot & Structure
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
The Crag
Natural Landmark
Locations