The Throne Room of Xotalanc
Type
Throne Room
Climate
Interior
Economy
None
Secrets
The heads on the shelves are the preserved remains of Tecuhltli kinsmen.
Mood Tags
- •shadowy
- •ominous
- •macabre
Government
None
Size Scale
large hall
Description
The central chamber of the eastern quarter, mirroring the throne room of Tecuhltli.
Inhabitants
None living.
Accessibility
Reached through the silver-worked doors of Xotalanc.
Plot Relevance
The site where Conan discovers the fate of the Xotalanc clan and Topal's treachery.
Culture Customs
- •Head-taking
First Appearance
Xotalanc quarter
Geography Layout
Located in the eastern end of the city oval.
Notable Features
- •Jade dais
- •Ivory seat
- •Shelves of preserved heads
Timeline
Yanath's Madness
Yanath goes insane upon seeing his kinsmen's heads and kills Topal before being slain by Conan.
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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