Mictlantec

**Mictlantec** is one of the religions practiced in After the End. Mictlantec is part of the Mesoamerican religious group.

## Description

> "*Mictlantec is a revival of old Aztec traditions for the new Age of the Dead Sun. The previous cycle ended in apocalypse with the near destruction of the sun god Huitzilopochtli in his struggle against the darkness. Death god Mictlantecuhtli was largely responsible for saving humanity, and is now considered the sun god.*"
> ― In-Game description of Mictlantec
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## History

In the chaos of the apocalypse, many ancient, and otherwise dead religions were revived as people feared their abandonment of the Old Gods brought about the end. Mictlantec was one such faith. While much of Mexico continued to practice Christianity (or their version of it, at least), those who were closer to the ancient Aztec in their lineage began forging the ritual blades...

While not a particularly widespread religion, the followers of Mictlan are powerful, claiming descent from the gods themselves and fielding vast, and extremely loyal, armies. Combine this with the fact the two largest Mictlantec kingdoms are soon to be united as one, and soon Sagrado Mexico shall tremble.

## Mictlantec Characters in 2666

### Independent & Their Vassals

* Tlatoani Zuangua Iurhúri of Michoacán
	+ Huecalpixqui Tayauh Cozcaquauhtli of Tierra Caliente
		- Calpixqui Tlazohtlaloni Icpalli of Oriente
		- Calpixqui Ecatzin Itzcoatl of Coyuca de Catalán
	+ Calpixqui Everardo Acatl of Coalcomán
	+ Calpixqui Itukua Iurhúri of Zamora
	+ Calpixqui Tobi Rusiguunda Mendizábal of Petatlán
	+ Calpixqui Chimalli Piña of Lázaro Cárdenas
* Tlatoani Pinopiaa Omacatl of Mixteca
	+ Huecalpixqui Tanok Atzompa of Costa Chica
		- Calpixqui Dagoberto Coqui of Pochutla
	+ Calpixqui Leonardo Ostersen of Acatlán
	+ Calpixqui Véeni Zne Yel of Huajuapan
	+ Calpixqui Na Yel Íñigo of Tlapa
* Huecalpixqui Cacama Ocelotl of Zacatecas, often called "the Bold"
	+ Calpixqui Axolohua Quiautl of Valparaíso
	+ Calpixqui Cuauhtl Toltecatl of Mixtón

### Vassals of a Lord of Different Faith

* Patrician Zolin Bello (Baja Sur)
* Patrician Tototl Cobos (Colima)

### Mercenary Bands

* Children of the Toad, currently led by Captain Raúl Bezina
* Eagle Warriors, currently led by Captain Teputzitoloc
* Jaguar Band, currently led by Captain Pitao Bezaappe
* Prowling Jaguars, currently led by Captain Benechaaba Cayo
* Skull Legion, currently led by Captain Miahuaxoxhitl

### Holy Orders

* Dead Sun, currently led by Captain Zniá Quiñuu

## Holy Sites

* Mixtón
* Mexico
* Xalapa
* Oaxaca
* Coyatoc

As of 2666, only one of the holy sites (Mixtón) is in the hands of the Miclantec faithful. Two of the holy sites, Mexico and Xalapa, are held by priests of the Sagrado Corazón. Of the remaining two holy sites, Tuxtla Gutieérrez is held by the Uahomche faith and Oaxaca is held by adherents the sun-worshiping Sol Invicta religion.

## In-Game Features

Mictlantec rulers may sacrifice prisoners to the gods, either individually or in a massive ceremony, and kings are expected to declare themselves Incarnates, or living gods. After a sacrificial ceremony, rulers may go on a vision quest. Rulers can raid infidel neighbors for loot or (if necessary) sacrifices. Women may own temple holdings. There is (and can exist) no religious head.

Rulers may declare themselves an Incarnate of one of four gods;

* **Huitzilopochtli, the Dart-Hurler**
* **Quetzalcoatl, the Wind Jewel**
* **Tezcatlipoca, the Smoking Mirror**
* **Xipe-Totec, the Flayed One**

As of 2666, Mictlantec has 30.0 moral authority.

A temple holder of the Mictlantec faith is called a Priest (M) or Priestess (F).