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Tecla
Sept 1, 2016 6:46:40 GMT
Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2016 6:46:40 GMT
TeclaGovernment: Empire (semi-tribal) Mythos: Central American < Mexican> Ruler: Moctezuma(sp?) Loc.: Vargaard (Far south) Language: Teclan Pop.: 500k CAPITAL: Teclaco (Formerly Azcapotzalco, but changed when the new Atlantlan-Aztec states merged into the Teclan Empire) (90k) Other Cities (&& pop.) Gulengola (20k) Ortices (15k) Tamuin (10k) <ISIS, Goddess ov The 10k Ren> Teotitlan<'> (25k) Tlaxcala (10k) <ISIS, Goddess ov The 10k Ren> Xochicalco (20k) Flag/Emblem: A jaguar head gardant<>, on a RED field. Coinage: G: tirlaco; S: xeblan; C: cholan; B: cintl. Important Persons: Royalty, clerics, nobs, officials, etc. Alliances: None. Hostilities: Maya, northern tribes && nations. Open Warfare/Skirmishing: Continual warfare to the North to xpand territory && gain captives for human sacrifice. Similar skirmish warfare to the south against Mayans. Intrigues: Several subject peoples plotting to overthrow current emperor && est. their own candidate on throne. Many other plots, but exact details are unknown. Magickal Devices: This info is unknown. < The Poncho of Invulnerability: allows one to ignore megadamage. Thanks: vondan> Alignment: Chaotic Good <garaths> Thumbnail Sketches: Only unreliable data reaches us through various traders && ship captains. Efforts to gain sound intel are being undertaken in many quarters, && we xpect to hav such info in published form in a relatively brief time. Tecla produces quantities ov jade (both jadite<> && nephrite<>), opal (fire), topaz, turquoise, garnet, vargaardite, rock crystal, <no silver, only lead>, && Spanish Gold. This we are certain ov because ov the quantities ov all these minerals && metals coming to Aeropa && Atlantlan states from merchant shipping activity.
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Tecla
Sept 16, 2016 21:40:24 GMT
Post by Admin on Sept 16, 2016 21:40:24 GMT
wiki-waki wrote: Conan the Destroyer was filmed in a number of locations in Mexico — including Pachuca, the extinct volcano Nevado de Toluca, and the Samalayuca Dunes (near to Ciudad Juárez and El Paso) — as well as in the Churubusco Studios (also in Mexico). Carlo Rambaldi created the Dagoth monster. See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevado_de_TolucaThere are two lakes in the volcano Nevado de Toluca. Lago de la Luna (Moon Lake), in the crater of the Nevado of Toluca: Lago del Sol (Sun Lake) from south east side: Thanks to: BlackBat242 cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Tecla
Sept 25, 2016 1:23:00 GMT
Post by Admin on Sept 25, 2016 1:23:00 GMT
Wizard ranking: #20 Priest ranking: #20 Overall Magickal Ranking: #20
Tecla is a high-magic setting.
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Tecla
Sept 30, 2016 10:50:36 GMT
Post by Admin on Sept 30, 2016 10:50:36 GMT
Quote:Spanish map of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, a city of 250,000 in the middle of Lake Texcoco Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Tecla
Oct 6, 2016 7:29:52 GMT
Post by Admin on Oct 6, 2016 7:29:52 GMT
Quote:The population of Tenochtitlan (Mexico) was over 200,000 ~ far larger than any city in Europe in 1500. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Tecla
Oct 11, 2016 23:25:34 GMT
Post by Admin on Oct 11, 2016 23:25:34 GMT
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Tecla
Oct 23, 2016 21:55:20 GMT
Post by Admin on Oct 23, 2016 21:55:20 GMT
Aztec society Gods: "Aztec Mythos I" David Schwartz 352(96) D&D3 "Aztec Mythos II" David Schwartz 354(90) D&D3 "Aztec Mythos III" David Schwartz 356(90) D&D3 "Aztec Mythos IV" David Schwartz 358(88) D&D3 Quetzalcoatl "Feathered Serpent, The" Lynn Harpold 2(16) -- Monsters "Beasts of the Sun: Central American Monsters" J.C. Alvarez 317(62) D&D3 Mythology "Feathered Serpent, The" Lynn Harpold 2(16) -- War in "War of Flowers" William B. Fawcett 25(35) -- "Xochiyaoyotl: Rules for Pre-Hispanic Mexican Warfare" Neal M. Dorst 25(37) -- Thanks to: Dragondex.
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Tecla
Oct 31, 2016 14:01:55 GMT
Post by Admin on Oct 31, 2016 14:01:55 GMT
Quote:Deer Head Mask, used during transformation ceremonies. Vera Cruz 600-900AD. Walters Art Museum. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Tecla
Oct 31, 2016 14:03:06 GMT
Post by Admin on Oct 31, 2016 14:03:06 GMT
Quote:Zapotec Jade & shell mask. Monte Alban, Mexico. 200BC-100AD. Possible representation of a Bat or Jaguar. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Tecla
Nov 16, 2016 16:54:16 GMT
Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2016 16:54:16 GMT
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Tecla
Jan 20, 2017 7:01:08 GMT
Post by Admin on Jan 20, 2017 7:01:08 GMT
Tecla is working on a railroad.
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Tecla
Jan 21, 2017 4:30:01 GMT
Post by Admin on Jan 21, 2017 4:30:01 GMT
From: Epic of Aerth Addenda, by Gregg Timm. Tecla (pg. 168 - 169) The Teclans live mostly in the grasslands region between the two coastal mountain ranges of their land. Here grow oak, pine and prickly pears. Jackrabbits, deer, coyotes, eagles, turkeys, quail, and ducks are found here. These folk raise maize, squash, beans, tomatoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, plums, avocados, chilies, and cotton on elevated rectangles of land surrounded by irrigation ditches. An alcoholic beverage called octli is made from fermented maguey plants. The Teclan warrior caste is divided into three orders-Jaguar, Eagle and Serpent (the last being the newest). They wield stone-headed maces, obsidian-edged clubs, wooden lances with obsidian tips, and atlatls as weapons and wear ornate headdresses and decorative leather armor. Higher-ranking warriors often wear trappings of the order to which they belong over their armor and carry leather shields decorated with feathers. They are very fearless in combat, and all captives of war eventually end up as sacrifices for their deities. Up to 20,000 captives in a year have sometimes been slain for this purpose! The warriors indulge in a ritual cannibalism of the victims afterward. Some of the pyramids built by these folk rival those of Ægypt in size, and have temples dedicated to their deities located at the summit. The Teclans indulge in a ball game similar to that of the Muyans (q.v.) called ollamaliztli or tlachtli. They also play a boardgame called patoli upon which large sums of money are often wagered. The cacao bean, acquired to the south, is used as a form of money and each one is worth approximately .05 BUC. They indulge in music and dance for festivals, the instruments including flutes, horns, cylindrical drums, and conch shells.
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Tecla
Jan 24, 2017 14:33:10 GMT
Post by Admin on Jan 24, 2017 14:33:10 GMT
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Tecla
Jan 30, 2017 11:40:24 GMT
Post by Admin on Jan 30, 2017 11:40:24 GMT
RATIONS Nachos Burritos Mole<>
Tequila
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Tecla
Jan 30, 2017 21:07:00 GMT
Post by Admin on Jan 30, 2017 21:07:00 GMT
There is a gate to E2 in Tecla.
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Tecla
Jan 31, 2017 0:57:38 GMT
Post by Admin on Jan 31, 2017 0:57:38 GMT
The Teclans have come into contact with an expeditionary force from Grandmark. Their fate is unknown: only a single survivor returned to tell the tale, though he died soon after from battle-wounds. However, he did carry a map, one that might provide a clue to the location of the lost expedition. (cf. The Aquiliad (1983), by Somtow Sucharitkul.)
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Tecla
Feb 10, 2017 14:19:42 GMT
Post by Admin on Feb 10, 2017 14:19:42 GMT
ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO"The popular destination for tourists was initially home to a man named Julian Santana Barrera who decided to live in a remote area in Xochimilco. When he moved to the place about 50 years ago, he discovered the corpse of a young girl near a canal. The man believed that he could hear footsteps and the sound of a girl crying. He began hanging dolls as a vigil of the deceased girl and continued doing so until his death in 2011. Presently, tourists who visit the place hang their dolls on the trees." (Source: The deadliest places on earth)
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Tecla
Feb 18, 2017 7:33:52 GMT
Post by Admin on Feb 18, 2017 7:33:52 GMT
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Tecla
Feb 18, 2017 9:39:28 GMT
Post by Admin on Feb 18, 2017 9:39:28 GMT
Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave (Spanish: Cueva de los Cristales) is a cave connected to the Naica Mine 300 metres (980 ft) below the surface in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Tecla
Feb 19, 2017 20:15:50 GMT
Post by Admin on Feb 19, 2017 20:15:50 GMT
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Tecla
Feb 24, 2017 13:39:45 GMT
Post by Admin on Feb 24, 2017 13:39:45 GMT
Teclan goblins. They say: "Ci senor" a lot, and, refer to all of the human && non-human races as "gringo". They wear ponchos, and, ride giant chihuahuas into battle. (Thanks: kingoofthefreepass)
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Tecla
Feb 26, 2017 20:11:54 GMT
Post by Admin on Feb 26, 2017 20:11:54 GMT
Fire lizards are found in the Underdark below Tecla. Note that the lizard is the sacred animal of Camaxtli.
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