Tenoch

**Tenoch** is one of the kingdoms that exist in the Far South. It borders Hannu to the south, Melukka to the north ( separated only by a small piece of ocean ) and the ocean to the south, although the Sunda territory is relatively close, about four days' sailing away.

With a richer history than it appears, this kingdom was founded by migrants from the Apumayu Basin region at some point during the 8th century after being expelled from Awak for religious reasons.

Although they maintain similarities with their southern ancestors, eventually, interaction with their neighbouring countries made them into something different over time.

## Climate

Due to the region in which it is located, most of Tenoch is a desert, with only a few green areas, near the coast because the mozon, coming from areas like Uray in Melukka, usually unloads before passing through to the Apumayu Basin, where it is trapped in the mountains.

## Geography

Most of the territory of Tenoch is flat, with some hills in the landscape and mountains, which compared to other regions, are small.

## Culture

### Use of magic

The use of magic, unlike in Hannu, is legal for everyone, it is taught at the Chicomotoz school, both for boys and girls. And likewise, in so many other places, things like the Goetia are prohibited. Although no, necromancy, as long as it is put to a positive use. Mages of Tenoch, can be seen as advisers, not only in their country, but also in other regions, highlighting their presence, in the so-called Free Lands.

### Slavery

Slavery is not something common in Tenoch. But depending on the crime, it can happen. Although only, for the duration of the punishment for the criminal.

### Sports

Sports are highly valued in Tenochian culture, one of them being gladiatorial combat. In fact, the vast majority of disputes are usually resolved through sport. Judges in Tenoch act as referees, rather than as judges are understood in other parts of the world. And what we mean by a lawyer in the Northern Kingdoms is more like a secondary referee than a lawyer as such.

### Military

Because there has hardly been any conflict with the other neighbouring countries, the Tenochians do not have an "army" as such, but a system inherited from their ancestors and influenced by the Hannu Mejays. Which could remind us of the system of Knights Errant protecting the Duchy of Toussaint.

This has led, at some points in its history, to having puppet governments, because they would not be able to cope with such a threat from an invader. A notable example of this was the puppet government, which caused the destruction of the School of the Rhino.

These are the so-called Jaguar Knights in Nilfgaardian sources A group of elite monks - warriors who wear armour in honour of the Desert Jaguar. Animal which represents its goddess, Ix Chel, which is said to have guided the ancestors of the Tenochians to their present home. Less competent than a witcher, somewhat more competent than a Mejay. They act, like them, as a security force, taking down criminals and thugs. They also solve crimes when they happen, and patrol both land and sea borders.

During the time of existence of the Rhino witchers, used to collaborate with them, if the case involved monsters and human crimes together. Some of these warriors occasionally travel outside their territory, especially to measure their capabilities against others.  As Jaguar Knights have been seen in the Nilfgaardian fighting arenas. In fact, the witcher known as Cervin is said to have faced the legendary Cuato during his time as a gladiator.

### Religion

The people of Tenoch worship a variety of gods. Their main religion is Purepecha beliefs. But other religions, exported from regions with which they have had fluid trade, have made their presence felt. Such as the Brahmoism ( From Melukka ) and the Aslina ( From Sunda )

### Architecture

Tenoch's architecture is reminiscent of that of the ancestors of the Tenochian in Apumayu Basin, but with noticeable influences from neighbouring countries, especially Hannu and Sunda.

### Hygiene

Latrines are a common sight in Tenochian domestic buildings. In Zuma all houses have ceramic toilets. Some houses in Cixo feature privies with ceramic toilets, which are connected to a small chamber with a stone-lined clean out window to the outside and a brick ventilation flue. Biconical pieces of clay serve as the equivalent as a cleaning medium.

### Role of women

Tenochian society is matrilineal and women enjoyed a high social standing, but not as much as in places like Zerrikania, but neither are they considered second-class citizens.

### Non - humans

The presence of non-humans in Tenoch is almost non-existent, with the exception of the Rhino witchers, who enjoyed a certain respect despite everything.

## Notable people

* School of the Rhino witchers
* House Caxi
* Cuato
* Palmiz
* Usukan
* **Tenoch**

## Notable locations

* Accra Osu
* New Akustal
* Colpa
* Caxia
* Cixo
* Zuma
* Chicomotoz

## Notable fauna

* Desert Rhino
* Desert Jaguar

## Trivia

* **Tenoch** is based in various countries like Kush and Makuria mixed with different mesoamericans cultures.
* **Tenoch** also take inspiration from different Creole peoples.