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| − | '''Tlaxtlan''', is a [[Temple-City]] of the [[Lizardmen]] and known as the "City of the Moon" as was | + | [[File:Tlaxtlan L.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Tlaxtlan]] |
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| + | '''Tlaxtlan''', is a [[Temple-City]] of the [[Lizardmen]] and known as the "City of the Moon" as it was renowned for its astromancers and prognosticators. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==Artefacts== | ||
| + | * [[Crystal Skull of Hoqzi-Poquz]]: Held in its secret vaults, the skull can be used to experience the past. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
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| + | ==Defences== | ||
| + | * The Ziggurat of Quetli can generate an impenetrable energy dome that covers the older parts of the city. It is far more powerful than those of other Temple-cities due to an artefact of the [[Old Ones]] wihtin. {{Fn|7e}} | ||
| + | * The City has a number of Engines of the Gods and a much larger version above the southern gate. {{Fn|7e}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | It was one of the second wave of temple-cities created by the Third Spawning along with [[Quetza]] and [[Zlatlan]] but after [[Itza]], the First City. {{Fn|2b}} | + | It was the fourth founded city, one of the second wave of temple-cities created by the Third Spawning along with [[Quetza]] and [[Zlatlan]] but after [[Itza]], the First City. {{Fn|2b}} |
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| + | It is said (in Tlaxtlan) that it was created by [[Tlazcotl]] who taught the Lizardmen how to read the night sky.{{Fn|7b}} | ||
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| + | Following the collapse of the Warp Gates the Mage-Priest [[Adohi-Tehga]] repels the [[Daemon]]s attacking his city and is able to lend power to the web of power that links it to the other cities. {{Fn|3a}} | ||
Following the expulsion of [[Clan Pestilens]] from Lustria in about 100 [[IC]], a council of the High Slann is held in the city and [[Tenehuini]] proclaims the Prophecy of Sotek. {{Fn|2b}} | Following the expulsion of [[Clan Pestilens]] from Lustria in about 100 [[IC]], a council of the High Slann is held in the city and [[Tenehuini]] proclaims the Prophecy of Sotek. {{Fn|2b}} | ||
| − | They observed the moon and the stars in order to make accurate predictions of future events. However with the [[Great Catastrophe]] and the appearance of the second moon in the skies above Tlaxtlan their powers waned, as the moon is comprised of pure [[Chaos]] and did not obey the laws of the universe, which governed the original moons orbit.{{Fn| | + | They observed the moon and the stars in order to make accurate predictions of future events. However with the [[Great Catastrophe]] and the appearance of the second moon in the skies above Tlaxtlan their powers waned, as the moon is comprised of pure [[Chaos]] and did not obey the laws of the universe, which governed the original moons orbit.{{Fn|1a}} |
| − | Since the time of the Great Catastrophe the [[Slann]] of Tlaxtlan have focused their efforts into moving the Chaos Moon from its orbit, and thus returning their power. However more pressing concerns face the [[Lizardmen]] and the Chaos Moon, for now, remains. {{Fn| | + | Since the time of the Great Catastrophe the [[Slann]] of Tlaxtlan have focused their efforts into moving the Chaos Moon from its orbit, and thus returning their power. However more pressing concerns face the [[Lizardmen]] and the Chaos Moon, for now, remains. {{Fn|1a}} |
An Elf expedition led by the explorer [[Sirion]] raided the city, stealing golden plaques before they were overwhelmed by [[Saurus Warrior]]s. They flee the city and Lord [[Xiliquncani]] orders that the survivors be let go, noting that Sirion had looked into the Well of Time and seen the doom of the elves. {{Fn|2a}} | An Elf expedition led by the explorer [[Sirion]] raided the city, stealing golden plaques before they were overwhelmed by [[Saurus Warrior]]s. They flee the city and Lord [[Xiliquncani]] orders that the survivors be let go, noting that Sirion had looked into the Well of Time and seen the doom of the elves. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
| − | + | An inscription on the [[Monument of the Moon]] tells of a series of battles between Lizardmen from [[Tlaxtlan]], who appear to be a sacred Host of [[Tzunki]] and [[Warriors of Chaos]] around 1300 [[IC]] The final battle was on the [[Island of Sacrifices]] were the bones of the invaders were piled upto three feet in height. {{Fn|5a}} | |
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| + | In 2418 [[IC]], The Mage-Priest [[Tecciztec]] attempts to push the Chaos Moon away from the world but only succeeds in shaking it enough to break off chunks that fall onto the lands on the other side of the [[Great Ocean]]. {{Fn|6a}} | ||
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| + | After a [[Bretonnia]]n Baron, [[Marcel]] made landfall in 2510 [[IC]] with his household and began plundering abandoned shrines and temples, Lord [[Klaquixol]] ordered that the treasures be recovered, by force if required, dispatching [[Quatl]] and leading to conflict with the newcomers. {{Fn|8a}} | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
* '''Well of Time'''. {{Fn|2a}} | * '''Well of Time'''. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
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| + | ==Military== | ||
| + | Although it can boast an impressive army, it does not have the caves where [[Cold One]]s and [[Troglodon]]s dwell. {{Fn|7e}} | ||
==Notable== | ==Notable== | ||
| − | * '''[[Itzi-Bitzi]]: Famous Skink Hero who heard the last words of Lord [[Zltep]]. {{Fn|2c}} | + | * Lord [[Adohi-Tehga]]: Ruler of the city. {{Fn|7a}}{{Fn|7c}} |
| − | * '''Lord [[Xiliquncani]]: [[Slann]] [[Mage-Priest]] of the city. {{Fn|2a}} | + | * Lord [[Chuqa-xi]]: Youngest Slann of the city. {{Fn|7c}} |
| + | * '''[[Itzi-Bitzi]]''': Famous Skink Hero who heard the last words of Lord [[Zltep]]. {{Fn|2c}} | ||
| + | * [[Inqala]]: High Scalechief. {{Fn|4a}} | ||
| + | * [[Klaquixol]]: Mage Priest. {{Fn|8a}} | ||
| + | * [[Kupa'Ti]]: Overseer of Fish and Forage. {{Fn|7d}} | ||
| + | * [[Pa'Qa]]: Record Keeper. {{Fn|7d}} | ||
| + | * [[Quatl (Tlaxtlan)|Quatl]], the Claw of Tlaxtlan is a [[Saurus]] general and hero. {{Fn|8b}} | ||
| + | * Lord [[Tecciztec]]: Dedicated to destroying the Chaos Moon. {{Fn|7c}} | ||
| + | * [[Tetto'eko]]: Astromancer of the Constellations. {{Fn|7d}} | ||
| + | * [[Tzku'Ta]]: Chief Priest of Tlazcotl and Chief Attendant to Lord Adohi-Tehga. {{Fn|7c}} | ||
| + | * Lord [[Xiliquncani]]: [[Slann]] [[Mage-Priest]] of the city. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
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| + | ==Patron== | ||
| + | [[Tlazcotl]] is the patron diety of the city and its inhabitants seek to emulate their cold-blooded lord's detachement when choosing a course of action. {{Fn|7a}} | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <center><gallery> | ||
| + | File:Map of Tlaxtlan WAL6.png|Map of Tlaxtlan | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen ( | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (8th Edition)]] |
| + | **{{Endn|1a}}: | ||
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (5th Edition)]] | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (5th Edition)]] | ||
**{{Endn|2a}}: The Well of Time, pg. 20 | **{{Endn|2a}}: The Well of Time, pg. 20 | ||
**{{Endn|2b}}: The chronicle of Itza, pg. 67-68 | **{{Endn|2b}}: The chronicle of Itza, pg. 67-68 | ||
**{{Endn|2c}}: Special Characters, pg. 85 | **{{Endn|2c}}: Special Characters, pg. 85 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (6th Edition)]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3a}}: Time Line of Lustria, pg. 8 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer: Nagash]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|4a}}: Book 1, pg. 11 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[White Dwarf 300 (UK)]] | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|5a}}: Painting Sacred Spawnings, pg. 54 | ||
| + | * {{Endn|6}}: [[WFRP Lustria]] | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|6a}}: Lustria Timeline, pg. 23 | ||
| + | * {{Endn|7}}: [[WFRP Lustria]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|7a}}: Temple-Cities and Tlaxtlan, pg. 94 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|7b}}: Temple-Cities and Tlaxtlan, pg. 100 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|7c}}: Temple-Cities and Tlaxtlan, pg. 102 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|7d}}: Temple-Cities and Tlaxtlan, pg. 103 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|7e}}: Temple-Cities and Tlaxtlan, pg. 104 | ||
| + | * {{Endn|8}}: [[White Dwarf 204 (UK)]] | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|8a}}: Wrath of Tlaxtian, pg. 37 | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|8b}}: Wrath of Tlaxtian, pg. 38 | ||
[[Category:Lizardmen]] | [[Category:Lizardmen]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:02, 25 December 2023
Tlaxtlan, is a Temple-City of the Lizardmen and known as the "City of the Moon" as it was renowned for its astromancers and prognosticators. [1a]
Contents
Artefacts
- Crystal Skull of Hoqzi-Poquz: Held in its secret vaults, the skull can be used to experience the past. [2a]
Defences
- The Ziggurat of Quetli can generate an impenetrable energy dome that covers the older parts of the city. It is far more powerful than those of other Temple-cities due to an artefact of the Old Ones wihtin. [7e]
- The City has a number of Engines of the Gods and a much larger version above the southern gate. [7e]
History
It was the fourth founded city, one of the second wave of temple-cities created by the Third Spawning along with Quetza and Zlatlan but after Itza, the First City. [2b]
It is said (in Tlaxtlan) that it was created by Tlazcotl who taught the Lizardmen how to read the night sky.[7b]
Following the collapse of the Warp Gates the Mage-Priest Adohi-Tehga repels the Daemons attacking his city and is able to lend power to the web of power that links it to the other cities. [3a]
Following the expulsion of Clan Pestilens from Lustria in about 100 IC, a council of the High Slann is held in the city and Tenehuini proclaims the Prophecy of Sotek. [2b]
They observed the moon and the stars in order to make accurate predictions of future events. However with the Great Catastrophe and the appearance of the second moon in the skies above Tlaxtlan their powers waned, as the moon is comprised of pure Chaos and did not obey the laws of the universe, which governed the original moons orbit.[1a]
Since the time of the Great Catastrophe the Slann of Tlaxtlan have focused their efforts into moving the Chaos Moon from its orbit, and thus returning their power. However more pressing concerns face the Lizardmen and the Chaos Moon, for now, remains. [1a]
An Elf expedition led by the explorer Sirion raided the city, stealing golden plaques before they were overwhelmed by Saurus Warriors. They flee the city and Lord Xiliquncani orders that the survivors be let go, noting that Sirion had looked into the Well of Time and seen the doom of the elves. [2a]
An inscription on the Monument of the Moon tells of a series of battles between Lizardmen from Tlaxtlan, who appear to be a sacred Host of Tzunki and Warriors of Chaos around 1300 IC The final battle was on the Island of Sacrifices were the bones of the invaders were piled upto three feet in height. [5a]
In 2418 IC, The Mage-Priest Tecciztec attempts to push the Chaos Moon away from the world but only succeeds in shaking it enough to break off chunks that fall onto the lands on the other side of the Great Ocean. [6a]
After a Bretonnian Baron, Marcel made landfall in 2510 IC with his household and began plundering abandoned shrines and temples, Lord Klaquixol ordered that the treasures be recovered, by force if required, dispatching Quatl and leading to conflict with the newcomers. [8a]
Locations
- Well of Time. [2a]
Military
Although it can boast an impressive army, it does not have the caves where Cold Ones and Troglodons dwell. [7e]
Notable
- Lord Adohi-Tehga: Ruler of the city. [7a][7c]
- Lord Chuqa-xi: Youngest Slann of the city. [7c]
- Itzi-Bitzi: Famous Skink Hero who heard the last words of Lord Zltep. [2c]
- Inqala: High Scalechief. [4a]
- Klaquixol: Mage Priest. [8a]
- Kupa'Ti: Overseer of Fish and Forage. [7d]
- Pa'Qa: Record Keeper. [7d]
- Quatl, the Claw of Tlaxtlan is a Saurus general and hero. [8b]
- Lord Tecciztec: Dedicated to destroying the Chaos Moon. [7c]
- Tetto'eko: Astromancer of the Constellations. [7d]
- Tzku'Ta: Chief Priest of Tlazcotl and Chief Attendant to Lord Adohi-Tehga. [7c]
- Lord Xiliquncani: Slann Mage-Priest of the city. [2a]
Patron
Tlazcotl is the patron diety of the city and its inhabitants seek to emulate their cold-blooded lord's detachement when choosing a course of action. [7a]
Gallery
Map of Tlaxtlan
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (8th Edition)
- 1a:
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (5th Edition)
- 3: Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (6th Edition)
- 3a: Time Line of Lustria, pg. 8
- 4: Warhammer: Nagash
- 4a: Book 1, pg. 11
- 5: White Dwarf 300 (UK)
- 5a: Painting Sacred Spawnings, pg. 54
- 6: WFRP Lustria
- 6a: Lustria Timeline, pg. 23
- 7: WFRP Lustria
- 8: White Dwarf 204 (UK)
| The temple-cities of the Lizardmen | |
| Lustria | Hexoatl - Pahuax - Tlanxla - Tlaxtlan - Xahutec - Tlax - Chaqua - Xlanhuapec - Huatl - Quetza - Itza - Xhotl - Axlotl - Oyxl - Chupayotl - Zultec |
| Southlands | Zlatlan - Tlaqua - Nahuontl - Cuexotl - Golden Tower of the Gods - Temple of Skulls - Teotiqua - Temple-Avenue of Gold |
| Albion and others | Dragon Isles - Konquata |
