Pillar of Vengeance
Type
Monument
Abilities
- •Serves as a tally of Xotalanca lives taken by the Tecuhltli
Origin Story
Established by the Tecuhltli to track the deaths of their enemies during the fifty-year feud.
Current Status
Located in the throne room of Tecuhltli.
Plot Relevance
Symbolizes the obsessive and bloodthirsty nature of the feud; Olmec intends to add twenty more nails after the final battle.
Evolution Potential
Grows in 'red nails' as more enemies are killed.
Physical Description
A black column of ebony standing behind the jade dais in the throne room, its polished surface scarred with hundreds of red dots.
Timeline
The Tally of Five
Techotl announces that five new red nails are to be driven into the pillar for the Xotalancas killed by Conan and 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.
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