Scions of the Canopy

The Scions of the Canopy, or Huitztlan, is one of the six tribes in Natlan. They can be found at the "Scions of the Canopy" suspended off the cliff-face of the Coatepec Mountain.^[1]

Overview[]

Not much is currently known about the Scions of the Canopy. The people of this tribe are known to be skilled explorers, messengers, and hunters, and they live alongside the Yumkasaurus. The Scions of the Canopy's region is inhospitable, but young people still come there because they like challenges. Extreme sports are also popular in this tribe.^[2] These are perhaps factors as to why the local Adventurers' Guild is mostly made up of the Huitztlan.^[3] Furthermore, the Scions of the Canopy celebrate the night of the so-called Turnfire to commemorate their ancestors.

Lore[]

According to legend, in the distant past, an ancestor of the tribe, Yupanqui, stole a flame called the Turnfire from the tyrant Och-Kan and used it against his forces. Yupanqui himself would also fall victim to the Turnfire, causing him to burn for a hundred days and pierce a hole in the Ley Lines, falling into the Night Kingdom, where the Turnfire is said to still be burning to this day. The Turnfire would become synonymous with Yupanqui's Ancient Name, Malipo.

During the era of the cataclysm, the hero Burkina and his Yumkasaur companion Kongamato joined the hero Tenoch and the Pyro Archon Mavuika in fighting against the Abyss. Kongamato became corrupted by the Abyss, and in order to save him, Burkina, the current bearer of the Malipo name, summoned the power of the Turnfire, sacrificing himself in the process. After this incident, Kongamato's lifespan was greatly enhanced, allowing him to live for centuries, thus becoming a living symbol of the tribe's glory, now known as the Mountain King. After the cataclysm, Mavuika's sister, Hine, helped rebuild the tribe.

The Scions of the Canopy cultivate the Mountain King Flamegranates from the Mother Flamegranate Tree to offer to the said Mountain King.^[4] and some say that the Yumkasaurs secretly also offer Flamegranates to the Mountain King.^[5] In order to cleanse his abyssal corruption, the Scions of the Canopy hold a ceremony called the Turnfire Night, typically annually. The ceremony involves sending a delegation led by a flame bearer, traditionally the current bearer of the Malipo name, to cleanse the corruption. The flame bearer will light braziers with a kindling of the Sacred Flame, taking it into the Mountain King's cave.

As of Tribal Chronicles Quest The Last Turnfire Night in Yupanqui's Turnfire: Act III - Kinich's Deal, Kongamato's corruption has been permanently stabilized. Kongamato now offers his services to train the Scions of the Canopy.

Members[]

Historical[]

Former[]

Achiyaku (based on player's choice during Despair Engulfs the Heavens)
Ekwensu (killed during the Abyss invasion of Natlan)^[8]
Hunza (killed during the Abyss invasion of Natlan)^[9]
Mallko (killed by the Abyss)^[10]
Mavuika (ascended as Pyro Archon around 500 years ago)^[11]
Pisac (killed by the Abyss)^[10]
Purum (killed during the Abyss invasion of Natlan)^[9]
Qispi (killed by an Avatar of Lava during Offerings to the Treasure Stone)
Raman (based on player's choice during The Surging Darkness)
Vichama (killed during the Abyss invasion of Natlan)^[12]^[9]
Vilca (killed during the Abyss invasion of Natlan)^[9]
Wayta (killed during the Abyss invasion of Natlan)^[9]

Present Day[]

There are 58 current members of the Scions of the Canopy:

Playable Characters[]

Kinich

Mavuika

Trivia[]

Many members of the Scions of the Canopy have Quechuan names.

Etymology[]

Like the other known tribes, Huitztlan is likely derived from Ilhuicatl-Huitztlan, one of the Aztec Thirteen Heavens, each of which has various gods living in and ruling over it.

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