The Flower-Feather Clan, or Tlalocan, is one of the six tribes in Natlan. They can be found at the "Flower-Feather Clan" perched atop Quahuacan Cliff. Their current chief is Mutota.
Overview[]
Members of this tribe bond well to the Qucusaurus, and many able-bodied tribespeople join the Qucusaur Riders, as an active or reserve member. Regardless of position, they must pass a very tough entrance exam, which involves being a proficient warrior and being able to ride a qucusaur, requiring the applicant to be able to gain their trust. The most common cause of failure is being unable to obtain the qucusaur's trust, as it is said that without full control, both the rider and qucusaur would be seriously harmed or killed. Those who are unable to pass it are called "Wingless," and must reject their Saurian companion for their own safety.[1] It is difficult to live in the tribe as a "Wingless," and many will make repeated attempts to pass the Rider Exams or leave to seek employment with other tribes.[2] Some, like Allpa, eventually succeed in passing the exams.[3] Others, such as Pixica, stay because they manage to find other meaningful work within the tribe.[1]
At some point in the past, the Flower-Feather Clan was responsible for patrolling and defending all of Natlan. Many Qucusaur riders still feel a sense of pride about this to this day.[4] Nowadays, the riders prioritize their own territory, but they also patrol the ruins of Ochkanatlan.[5] Sometime after the fall of Ochkanatlan, they instated a blockade to prevent any travelers from entering it (presumably for their own safety).[6]
Most people from other tribes will usually not talk to lone members of the clan. If said member begins whistling, it is implied that something is off in the vicinity.[7]
Lore[]
The Flower-Feather clan was founded thousands of years ago by Lianca, an abandoned orphan who was taken in by the Eighth Dragonlord of Natlantea, Ix Ajkotz'i'q Iq'ismal Waxak Lahun Chu'ule-L. After going on her own path, she realized her true path. With a few other orphans who had nowhere to go, the tribe began to attract more people; first, warriors from other tribes who were unwilling to be bound by their former tribe's rules, and then dragons who had been banished and sought her protection. Lianca took all in regardless if they were friend or foe.[8]
During the Abyss invasion of Natlan, the Flower-Feather Clan took the largest amount of damage, but eventually recovered when the invasion was repulsed.
Shortly after the invasion, Allpa attempted to stage a coup by overthrowing the current chief, Mutota by gathering the Wingless' support by appealing to their desire to soar the skies via Phlogiston-powered jet packs — these packs were powered through Phlogiston produced by the Qucusaurs' glands. However, Allpa's cronies had failed to capture Mutota (who had been coaching two other members), and several Wingless opposed her idea, and Allpa herself was defeated by the Traveler and Chasca.[9]
Members[]
Historical[]
- Lianca — Founder
- Menilek[10]
- Taika — member of Ochkanatlan Adventure Team (perished at the hand of Waxaklahun Ubah Kan)[11]
- Fietena — member of Ochkanatlan Adventure Team (perished at the hand of Waxaklahun Ubah Kan)[11]
- Bona (perished at the hand of Waxaklahun Ubah Kan)[12]
- Unknown Scarlet-Eyed Youth[Note 1] (banished to escape Och-Kan's capture and later ascended as Pyro Archon somewhere 2000 years ago)[13]
- Imara — Former Chief[14]
- Nampole — Imara's brother (self-exiled due to the dispute with Imara)[15]
- Antu — Nampole's Saurian companion (left the tribe with Nampole)[15]
- Mbweni[15]
- Shanga[15]
Former[]
- Chuychu (killed during the Abyss invasion of Natlan)[16]
- Guaman (based on player's choice during The Surging Darkness)
- Hawka (exiled for an unknown crime)[17]
- Quenin (killed by the Abyss)[18]
Present Day[]
There are 77 current members of the Flower-Feather Clan:
- Abundi
- Acomitl
- Allpa
- Aphila
- Atoco
- Bahati
- Ballo
- Berehanu
- Bold Investigator
- Cacucu
- Cadmael
- Capac
- Cautious Investigator
- Chime
- Chimpu
- Cisik
- Cochitta
- Confused Investigator
- Copa
- Coya
- Coyllur
- Coyopa (To Whence the Smoke Drifts)
- Cuallee
- Curious Investigator
- Cusco
- Doubtful Investigator
- Ezana
- Huascar
- Inkanak
- Irade
- Itotia
- Izcalli
- Kabnal
- Kallfu
- Komina
- Kotimy
- Kweku
- Lamanai
- Lliwa
- Mamull
- Manyoya
- Matahga
- Maticui
- Mazatan
- Mazkal
- Mersa
- Mtwa
- Muepu
- Muisa
- Mukki
- Munay
- Mutota
- Muuziyaa
- Nusta
- Ocotlan
- Ohtli
- Okanbi
- Otaska
- Paran
- Pixica
- Relaxed "Flower-Feather Clan" Warrior
- Sabea
- Sanora
- Sumac
- Taruka
- Temach
- Tirda
- Toyanna
- Utsil
- Warmi
- Xican
- Xueyoni
- Yareche
- Yatlan
- Yerimen
- Zhunan
- Zyanya
Playable Characters[]
Chasca
Ifa- Notes
- ↑ His name was removed from history to inspire others to take on his mantle.
Trivia[]
- The name "Flower-Feather Clan" is likely derived from the name of the Dragonlord titled "Priestess of Floral Candles and Skyborne Feathers," who was the mother of Lianca, the tribe's founder.
- Flower-Feather Clan members are known to fly Qucusaurs, but they are also fond of riding Phlogiston Currents without any gear (as shown by Kallfu and Bona).
Etymology[]
- Like the other known tribes, Tlalocan is likely derived from Ilhuicatl-Tlalocan, one of the Aztec Thirteen Heavens, named after the Aztec god of rain and thunder, Tlaloc.
- Ilhuicatl-Tlalocan is another name for Ilhuicatl-Meztli which is the namesake of the People of the Springs.
- The name Flower-Feather Clan could allude to the Aztec goddess Xochiquetzal (Nahuatl: Xochitl "Flower"; Quetzalli "Quetzal Feather") meaning "flower precious feather."
Other Languages[]
Flower-Feather Clan
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Flower-Feather Clan | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 花羽会 Huāyǔ Huì | Flower-Feather Clan |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 花羽會 Huāyǔ Huì | |
| Japanese | 花翼の集 Kayoku no Tsudoi[19] | Assembly of Flowerwings |
| Korean | 꽃깃회 Kkotgithoe | |
| Spanish | Tribu Plumaflora | Feather-Flower Tribe |
| French | Clan des fleurplumes | Flower-Feather Clan |
| Russian | Клан Цветочного Пера Klan Tsvetochnogo Pera | Flower Feather Clan |
| Thai | วงศ์ปีกบุปผา Wong Pik Buppha | Winged Flower Family |
| Vietnamese | Hội Hoa Vũ | |
| German | Blumenfeder-Klan | Flower-Feather Clan |
| Indonesian | Bunga Bersayap | Winged Flower |
| Portuguese | Clã das Plumas de Flores | |
| Turkish | Çiçek Tüyü Klanı | |
| Italian | Clan Piumafiore | Featherflower Clan |
Tlalocan
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Tlalocan |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 特拉洛坎 Tèlāluòkǎn |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 特拉洛坎 Tèlāluòkǎn |
| Japanese | トラロカン Torarokan |
| Korean | 틀라로칸 Teullarokan |
| Spanish | Tlalocán |
| French | Tlalocan |
| Russian | Тлалокан Tlalokan |
| Thai | Tlalocan |
| Vietnamese | Tlalocan |
| German | Tlalocan |
| Indonesian | Tlalocan |
| Portuguese | Tlalocan |
| Turkish | Tlalocan |
| Italian | Tlalocan |
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tribal Chronicles, Of Fading Flowers and Falling Feathers, Act I: The Wingless One of Tlalocan
- ↑ NPC Dialogue: Tirda
- ↑ Story Quest Chapter, Flower-Feather Clan: Of Fading Flowers and Falling Feathers
- ↑ Chasca's Voice-Over: About Chasca: Self-Confidence
- ↑ NPC Dialogue: Kannek
- ↑ Interactable: Nameless Traveler's Notes (IV)
- ↑ NPC Dialogue: Yagbeu
- ↑ Weapon: Chain Breaker
- ↑ Tribal Chronicles, Of Fading Flowers and Falling Feathers, Act III - Guns and Wings, Part 3: Time for the Showdown
- ↑ Weapon: Talking Stick
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 World Quest, Lost Traveler in the Ashen Realm: Act III - The Tonatiuh Quivers, Part 2: Moment of Awakening
"And yet, to defeat the threat of evil once and for all was naught but naive fantasy, for everything comes at a price... (...)" - ↑ World Quest, Lost Traveler in the Ashen Realm: Act III - The Tonatiuh Quivers, Part 2: Moment of Awakening
"In the end, the girl wasn't able to stop everything, nor was I able to save her... (...)" - ↑ Weapon: Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage
- ↑ Event Tournament of Glory in Bloom Quest: Act II, Part 2: Medicine Born of Guilt
Nampole: Well, it's not every day that the Chief (Imara) himself drops by to check in on your saurian buddy... (...) - ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Event Tournament of Glory in Bloom Quest: Act II, Part 2: Medicine Born of Guilt
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter V, Act IV - The Rainbow Destined to Burn, Part 4: Despair Engulfs the Heavens
- ↑ World Quest, From One Case to Another, Part 2: Beat the Clock: 24 Hours
- ↑ World Quest: Twisted Extension
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter V, Act I - Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn, Part 2: Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame
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