Apples of Derketa
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## Overview A deadly fruit found in the forest surrounding Xuchotl, named after the Stygian Queen of the Dead. ## Mechanics and Rules * **Appearance:** Large, darkly crimson globes hanging from trees with rich, vivid green leaves. * **Toxicity:** The juice is incredibly lethal; even spilling it on the flesh can cause death before a person can move a few feet. * **Usage:** Conan uses the juice to poison a makeshift spear, which eventually leads to the death of the last dragon. The Tlazitlan ancestors failed to use this resource, leading to their fifty-year imprisonment. ## Narrative Significance The fruit represents the hostile nature of the environment outside the city, but also the key to overcoming the **Dragon Siege** through primitive ingenuity.
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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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