wounded Xotalanc
Role
A warrior of the Xotalanc clan who participates in the ambush against Techotl and Valeria.
Appearance
Dark-skinned, knotted muscles, lank blue-black hair, wearing a silk clout and a leather girdle with a white skull painted on his breast.
Background
A member of the Xotalanc faction dwelling by the eastern gate of Xuchotl.
Identified
false
Motivations
To kill members of the Tecuhltli faction and their allies.
Personality
Ferocious and animalistic.
Competencies
Melee combat and grappling.
Plot Relevance
His interference nearly leads to Valeria's death during the skirmish.
First Appearance
A chamber in the Halls of Silence
Timeline
The Ambush
Attacks Valeria and Techotl in the Halls of Silence.
The Grapple
Though wounded, he locks Valeria's legs and bites her thigh to pin her for his comrade.
Execution
Valeria decapitates him after Conan kills his companion.
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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