The Massacre of the Tecuhltli
Events
- •Tolkemec fires the wand at the Tecuhltli, who are trapped by the metal doors and altar.
- •The victims shrivel into mummies upon contact with the beam.
- •The entire Tecuhltli clan is wiped out, leaving only Tascela, Conan, and Valeria.
Origin
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Tension
- •Conan and Valeria are the only targets left for the madman's vengeance.
External
- •The immediate threat of total annihilation by Tolkemec's wand.
Internal
- •The panic of the Tecuhltli prevents any organized resistance.
Sequence
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Worldbuilding
- •The wand's beam is revealed to require a circuit, often completed by the metal of the city's doors or altars.
Status Changes
- •The Tecuhltli faction is officially extinct.
- •The city of Xuchotl is now effectively a tomb for its original inhabitants.
Narrative Summary
Tolkemec uses his wand to systematically slaughter the remaining Tecuhltli warriors and servants. The throne room becomes a charnel house as the invaders find no escape from the magical fire.
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Chicmec
A scout for the Tecuhltli clan whose death serves as a narrative catalyst.
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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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