Xotalanc warrior
Role
An elite fighter of the Xotalanc clan.
Appearance
Tall, dark-skinned, gaunt but muscular, lank black hair, wearing a silk clout and leather girdle with a white skull on his breast.
Background
A resident of the eastern quarter of Xuchotl.
Identified
false
Motivations
The total extermination of the Tecuhltli clan.
Personality
Relentless and silent in combat.
Competencies
Skilled with a curved sword and rapid-strike tactics.
Plot Relevance
Serves as a combatant in the first major skirmish within the city.
First Appearance
A chamber in the Halls of Silence
Timeline
The Skirmish
Engages Valeria in a fierce sword duel, nearly overcoming her when she is pinned.
Death by Conan
Killed by Conan, who splits his skull from behind to save Valeria.
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Chicmec
A scout for the Tecuhltli clan whose death serves as a narrative catalyst.
Characters
Valeria Discovers the City of Xuchotl
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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