Dragon Siege
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## Overview The forest surrounding Xuchotl was infested with prehistoric reptilian monsters, referred to as **dragons**, which effectively imprisoned the city's inhabitants for decades. ## Mechanics and Rules * **Physicality:** Titan-sized, barrel-bellied saurians with scaly snouts, yellow tusks, and spiked tails. Their scales are nearly impervious to steel. * **Behavior:** They possess "frightful patience" and are driven by the scent of humans. They were originally kept in the forest by ancient Xuchotlan magic, but the spell was broken when the Tlazitlans slaughtered the original inhabitants. * **Vulnerabilities:** They can be killed by the poisonous juice of **Apples of Derketa** if applied to the eyes or mouth. * **Current Status:** According to the dying **Techotl**, the dragons slew each other over the years until only one remained. This last dragon was worshipped as a god by **Olmec**, who fed it human sacrifices. ## Narrative Significance The dragons served as the primary reason for the city's isolation. With the death of the final dragon at Conan's hands, the physical barrier to leaving Xuchotl has been removed, though the inhabitants remain psychologically trapped.
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Chicmec
A scout for the Tecuhltli clan whose death serves as a narrative catalyst.
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The Crag
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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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