Conan Discovers the Crawler in Xotalanc
Events
- •Conan, Yanath, and Topal enter the Xotalanc sector through the now-unprotected bronze door.
- •They find the Crawler's carcass behind a divan, dead from a neck wound.
- •The group explores the silent, eerie halls of the rival fortress.
Origin
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Tension
- •The silence of the empty fortress creates a high level of suspense.
External
- •The lingering fear of more monsters or hidden survivors.
Internal
- •The Tecuhltli guides are nearly paralyzed by the ancestral terror of entering Xotalanc.
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Worldbuilding
- •The Crawler is described as a reptilian, earth-reeking monstrosity from the deep tunnels.
- •The Xotalanc sector is revealed to be a mirror image of Tecuhltli, but filled with different trophies.
Status Changes
- •The protagonists confirm the total defeat of the Xotalanca's primary biological weapon.
Narrative Summary
Conan leads a small party into the abandoned Xotalanc sector to ensure no enemies remain. He finds the Crawler dead from the wound he inflicted earlier, confirming the monster is no longer a threat.
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Valeria Discovers the City of Xuchotl
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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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