posted 05 March 2008 21:57 EDT (US)
The Aztecs Have Won!
Winners:
Danilh
NA Lord Blaine
MagmaLord
Steace43
EoJ
Friesian
Sir Wulf
Ischenous
NA Lord Blaine
MagmaLord
Steace43
EoJ
Friesian
Sir Wulf
Ischenous
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The Aztecs cheered in their victory over the Spaniards. They had won!
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Meanwhile...as the leftover Spaniards treked back to the Gulf Coast to head back to Cuba, they had noticed Severo and Bernal Diaz del Castillo were no longer with them. What had become of them? We do not know. The great New World probably swallowed them whole into an vast unknown. It was no matter though. The New World certainly had news to tell the Old World: the mighty Aztecs are supreme and unconquerable.
Marina aka La Malinche, Hernan Cortes' mistress, as played by
The remaining Aztecs have claimed victory.
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Xicotencatl was discouraged and defeated. He had thought his place in the Aztec society might soon change if he became an ally with the Spaniards. Now things were bleak. He decided to just hang in the balance and wait to see what the outcome would be. He left the funeral and meandered down toward the streams of Lake Texcoco. He figured he wasn’t alone. As he stopped in front of the stream and looked at the moon and stars reflecting off the water he sensed his own death coming. He faced his assailant with his back to the water. Only Xicotencatl spoke, “I am your enemy; a spy for the Spaniards and a member of the Tlaxcalans. You must dispatch me for my insolence.” With that, and what was left of the spear, it pierced his chest into his heart. Quixpoteca knew it was a successful hit this time. Xicotencatl, a Tlaxcalan spy for the Spaniards, as played by
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As Quixpoteca walked home he felt more confident. He decided to avoid the center of Tenochtitlan, even though the funeral was far from over, and walked the outskirts. He stopped by the stream to wash the blood off his hands. As he was crouched over, an obsidian knife graced its presence across his throat. He bled more than the stream could flow. He fell forward into the water, wide-eyed and a little cheerful. Marina slipped away into the night, dropping a rose from Cortes that he had given to her a day ago. Quixpoteca, the Aztec vigilante, as played by
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As he was lying in bed with his hands behind his head, Tezozomoc closed his eyes in peace. He never thought his eyes would stay closed, forever. He awoke to a figure on him, but did not have time to see. He was struck in the head with a blunt object and then the attacker stuck his thumbs in Tezozomoc’s eyes and pressed to the back of his skull. Agony is not the right word to describe the immense pain that was inflicted. God knows it isn’t even a sane murder when someone is killed in this way. Severo then took out his sword and thrust it downward pinning Tezozomoc to his bed. The poor, Aztec codex writer moved a bit more before exhausting his last breath. Severo took a torch outside the hut and set Tezozomoc’s place on fire. No one heard a thing.
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Xicotencatl, the Tlaxcalan spy (mafia), as played by
Quixpoteca, the Aztec vigilante, as played by
Tezozomoc, the city’s codex writer, as played by
Disease has begun to spread, despite Ahuitzotl being healed by the shaman.
Cuitláhuac and Bernal Diaz del Castillo are sick with smallpox. The turn for the worst has just faced the Aztecs.
The best news of the new day to come is that the next emperor in line is: Netzahualcoyotl, a distant cousin to one of Montezuma's brothers.
After the allegations came forward condemning the leader of his actions, there was no other persuasion needed. The Aztecs grabbed the iron clad man and brought him to the alter. They removed his armor and doused him with a blue dye. He was laid back on the alter, just like his other men had been, but this time the shaman did not make a quick sacrifice. They did not just want the heart of the man who had come to exterminate them. They wanted his blood.
However, there was a commotion down below. As Montezuma had feared if it was Quetzalcoatl who had returned, he now feared if his people were killing the god as well! He shouted protest, along with a band of his adamant followers, that they should not kill their returned god! The remaining crew loyal to Cortes began shouting for mercy as well. Soon began a riot in the city of Tenochtitlan.
The events are indescribable to most historians as to what happened this particular day, no one has concrete evidence as to who had killed the Aztec emperor back in the day. As the evening fluttered away and it soon became night, order was finally restored by the bulk of the Aztec army. As the crowds cleared several people noticed that the emperor was not among the people walking. After further investigation, Netzahualcoyotl found the emperor's body. There was a deep gash in his head and his body was mangled almost beyond comprehension. The fine clothes and elite wear were just about the only identifiable things on him. Montezuma, as played by
Hernan Cortes relinquished his last drops of blood before turning into a ghastly white corpse. The Aztecs were shocked and appauled at the loss of their emperor. What was even more devastating was that his heir had killed himself just a couple days ago. Who was to replace their king?
As soon as the end appeared to be near, a new contest has just come at hand...
Hernan Cortes, the mafia godfather, as played by
Montezuma II, emperor to the Aztecs, as played by
Well, it was a busy night. Huitzilíhuitl and Linanhuatl ran into each other while they were out on their night errands. They conversed and asked what the other was up to during this night, but nothing seemed suspicious. One went fishing while the other went to play Tlatchli. However, before they separated to go their own ways they saw a very peculiar scene.
Marina, Hernan Cortes’ mistress, was following Xincotitlan, the Aztec shaman, who just happened to leave Tlalcael’s house. Also, another conquistador, unrecognized by either of the two Aztecs was following the shaman as well. They may have heard his name was Severo? Nevertheless, it was odd to see such a group out and about in the middle of the night. The two Aztecs decided to follow the scene, as they were very worried something bad was going to happen.
As Xincotitlan entered the temple, in which Xoconochco the high priestess had been murdered the night before, he was subsequently attacked by Marina and Severo. Marina was brandishing a little obsidian knife that sliced Xincotitlan in his back; Severo was wielding a sword he brought up to strike Xincotitlan, but as these two began to dispatch the poor shaman Marina was hit hard with a heavy shield and Severo was struck in the face with a powerful fist; the two fell to the ground. Ahuitzotl, the town’s bodyguard to Montezuma had saved Xincotitlan’s life. He grabbed the injured shaman, slung him over his shoulder and took off out of the temple to the emperor’s place of living. The two attackers stood up paralyzed, looking at each other. Nothing was said. Severo darted deeper into the temple and left Marina confused and shocked to have seen a conquistador not with Cortes and the other conquistadors.
Huitzilíhuitl and Linanhuatl looked at each other, and both darted home.
An hour later, Ahuitzotl went home, and climbed in bed with some brand new blankets the Spaniards had given to the Aztecs as gifts; He was sure happy with his work in protecting
Ahuitzotl woke up the next morning, feeling sick and the most ill he had ever been. He was infected with smallpox. Tlacalel, however, made a full recovery with his shaman's help.
Pedro de Alvarado, a mafia cavalryman as played by
He listened for a few minutes longer, but could not hear much of anything except the insects chirping.
Netzahualcoyotl was stabbed through his leg. As he screamed from the pain he fell down with his assailant and another person who tackled his attacker. Too focused on the amount of pain expelled from his leg he could not pay attention to what was happening. There was a scuffle, loud groans and hard breathing as it seemed two people were wrestling to the death right next to him. Some torches appeared down the road and their speed increased toward the ensuing commotion. Tezozomoc struck the attacker very hard in the face and saw the oncoming crowd. He vanished into the brush nearby. Netzahualcoyotl’s assailant gathered up some strength to pick up his sword again to thrust it into his victim, but he feared the nearing people. He too, fled into the night.
Montezuma, Hernan Cortes and some other Aztecs and Spaniards came upon the poor Netzahualcoyotl and helped him up. They took him immediately to get help. Cortes gritted his teeth and tried to hide his scowl, for the deed that was to do be done, was certainly undone.
Meanwhile, on the other side of Tenochtitlan…
Linanhuatl was always fascinated with the (Mesoamerican) ballgame Tlatchli. He was intrigued by it so much that he always felt inclined to play, even at the oddest hours of the night; no one else was ever around, so what did it matter? As Linanhuatl was playing in the court, he noticed a figure sitting at the top of the sacrificial pyramid, just sitting there, wide awake and ever so cautious of his surroundings. Linanhuatl did not recognize who the particular individual was, but just assumed it was the Aztec shaman. The shaman was also not alone. He also noticed another dark figure that happened to be watching the shaman. Then a figure walked up to the shaman and began talking with him. Linanhuatl thought nothing of the scene and played for another hour or so, then went home.
Xoconochco, Tenochtitlan’s High Priestess was doing what she always does, praying to the gods and keeping the peace at the temple. She heard some noise outside the temple and decided to go out and see what the disturbance might be. When she came outside she saw the bundle rack of reeds shutter, then fall over with a crash. It startled her, but she noticed a silhouette of a figure fleeing the scene. Xoconochco thought nothing of it and went back into the temple. As she was in deep prayer she suddenly wondered if the silhouette could have been a Tlaxcalan spy, given the fact that no regular Aztec citizen should be at the temple at this time. This was her last thought as spear was thrust through the back of her head, rendering her lifeless in a dark, crimson pool of blood.
Huitzilíhuitl always knew fishing was the best time during the nights. He didn’t plan, however, on seeing Quixpoteca , the jaguar warrior, on his way home. He threw his bundle of fish behind some bushes and hid as well. Quixpoteca was carrying a spear that was dripping blood from a fresh kill. As Quixpoteca was within feet of Huitzilíhuitl he noticed Quixpoteca was crying, or moreover, sobbing. Huitzilíhuitl went home and climbed in bed laying awake for the rest of the night, wondering what had just happened.
Xoconochco the High Priestess, as played by
Netzahualcoyotl, as played by
As the town awoke they came upon the gruesome scene at the temple. There was also word that Tlacaelel, a local student in training to become an Eagle warrior, has become ill with a nasty affliction. The Aztecs were astonished as well as sad. As good as the day was, the night proved to be much worse for the town.
The first meeting between the Aztecs and Spaniards appeared inconclusive of whether one might understand the other so well...or not. However, the gods favor your choice mighty Mexica!
As the day began Dio became particularly engaged with getting to know the people around him. He happened to be so fast in his presumptions that he hadn't even detached from his horse before he was taken under much scrutiny. The Aztecs were akin to believe the fellow at first, but as some might argue the Aztecs were not very smart against their Spanish adversaries in the past, but they are quite wrong today!
The Aztecs grabbed the conquistador quickly from his horse revealing an item they have not seen before. Dio grasped it mightily in his hands and fired a shot, fruitlessly in the sky, as the Mexica brought him down. The sound of a crack tearing the sky in half startled the Aztecs. They backed away at once and looked up. The weather became unsettling and dark...but only for Dio as he swallowed hard and dropped his discharged arquebusier. He threw his hands in the air apologizing for his actions, but the Aztecs grabbed him and took him away.
Cortes and his men could only watch idly by as the sight before them appeared to be the most atrocious villainy they had ever seen. The Aztecs brought Dio to the top of a deep red colored pyramid assorted with many faces of a feather-serpent. They held Dio back-down on the block at the top of the pyramid and the Aztec shaman lifted up his obsidian knife to his god and admitted the sacrifice to Huitzilopochtli's appeasement. As he began to yell for mercy his heart was expelled from his chest with the powerful grasp of a hand that was definitely not unfamiliar with its task.
Cortes and his men became fearful as the heart's last beat was outside their comrade's chest.
Day 1
Montezuma had been growing tired, constantly wondering how the year would play out. This news of a white man with a red beard and light eyes disconcerted him. Could this be Quetzalcoatl finally returning to his people after being duped into a drunk stupor by Tetzcatlipoca? Details at the moment were far too obscure and these men entering the city were too much of a spectacle to think about much else pertaining to their God's return. Maybe more will become apparent.
The Aztecs and Spaniards came together, wary and cockeyed. Cortes approached the Aztecs' Emperor ever so slowly look for some sign of welcome. The crowd was silent, and Cortes could feel his perspiration seeping down from his helmet. Montezuma opened his arms and accepted Cortes' advance. The two smiled cautiously and embraced. There were some cheers and applause; a New World embraced its visitors although there was much reluctance in the back of everyone's mind.
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Danilh
NA Lord Blaine
MagmaLord
Steace43
EoJ
Friesian
Sir Wulf
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1. Dio - His body now rests, skewered and heartless.
2. Eoj - At peace with Huitzilopotchli, just a little "holy" too
3. Vault Dweller - Sorrow stricken into his own death
4. The Wanderer - blood and guts feathered out to the gods
5. aznninjahitman - Drained to the bones: they'll make some nice wear
6. maegereg - death unknown (riot)
7. AugustusCurly - a man who suffered a horrendous death, didn't even see it happen.
8. CaesarVincens - Tenochtitlan's tragic hero, dispatched, but happier.
9. KFC - now forever in a place that even an Aztec cannot escape.
10. Ischenous - Vanished in the New World
11. Maegereg - Vanished in the New World
12. dsmi1 - sacrificed to Huitzilopotchli
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RESERVES
1. Vault Dweller
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**Update
- Pacifica2 was removed from the game entirely due to lack of communication.
- Trottski was removed from the game entirely due to my mistake for not checking my spam folder.
**Any of the above is subject to editing**
[This message has been edited by Santos I (edited 03-19-2008 @ 10:30 PM).]
