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The '''Oltec''', also called the '''Fifth People''', are an ancient civilization living in the [[Ixalan's Core|The Core]] of [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]].<ref name="LCI, Episode 4">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-4|The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 4|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> They are the living ancestors of the [[Sun Empire]].<ref name="Preview Vegas"/> | The '''Oltec''', also called the '''Fifth People''', are an ancient civilization living in the [[Ixalan's Core|The Core]] of [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]].<ref name="LCI, Episode 4">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-4|The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 4|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> They are the living ancestors of the [[Sun Empire]].<ref name="Preview Vegas"/> | ||
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The Oltec have worshiped [[Chimil]], the Inner Sun, for millennia.<ref name="Preview Vegas">{{YouTubeRef|L6TozMnI3Cc|The Preview Panel at MagicCon: Las Vegas 2023|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=September 22, 2023}}</ref> They refer to [[Aclazotz]] as the Great Betrayer.<ref name="LCI, Episode 4/> | The Oltec have worshiped [[Chimil]], the Inner Sun, for millennia.<ref name="Preview Vegas">{{YouTubeRef|L6TozMnI3Cc|The Preview Panel at MagicCon: Las Vegas 2023|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=September 22, 2023}}</ref> They refer to [[Aclazotz]] as the Great Betrayer.<ref name="LCI, Episode 4/> | ||
Oltec warriors known as the Thousand Moons ride great [[bat]]s.<ref name="LCI, Episode 4"/> Oltec citizens wear ponchos and [[Wikipedia:Quipu|Khipus]].<ref name="LCI, Episode 4"/> Many make use of [[gnome]]s, and benevolent [[spirit]]s known as Echoes wander the Core. The Oltec don't have prisons and instead possess only temporary detention rooms, as people aren't jailed as punishment {{-}} the very concept of punitive imprisonment being appalling the Oltec sensibilities. | Oltec warriors known as the Thousand Moons ride great [[bat]]s.<ref name="LCI, Episode 4"/> As a coming-of-age ceremony, Oltec ride a bat to [[Chimil]] and attempt to claim a piece of [[cosmium]] to be forged into a weapon, armor, or other device.<ref name="LCI Episode 5">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-5|''The Lost Caverns of Ixalan'' - Episode 5|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> Oltec citizens wear ponchos and [[Wikipedia:Quipu|Khipus]].<ref name="LCI, Episode 4"/> Many make use of [[gnome]]s, and benevolent [[spirit]]s known as Echoes wander the Core. The Oltec don't have prisons and instead possess only temporary detention rooms, as people aren't jailed as punishment {{-}} the very concept of punitive imprisonment being appalling the Oltec sensibilities. | ||
Didacts are a class of Oltec who explore, learn, and teach.<ref name="LCI Episode 5"/> | |||
A separatist faction of the Oltec known as "cosmium eaters" worshiped [[Aclazotz]] in secret during his imprisonment after the Night War, keeping the location of his prison a secret.<ref name="LCI Episode 5"/> These cosmium eaters carry or wear dim red crystals as a sign of their allegiance. They were turned into [[vampire]] [[demon]]s by their god after freeing him from his imprisonment. | |||
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The Oltec have worshiped Chimil, the sun at the center of Ixalan's Core, for millennia.<ref name="Preview Vegas" /> According to their didacts, the Core was invaded by [[Coin Empire|giants]] who came on dark vessels in the sky. They blotted out the light of [[Chimil]] and then caged her within a metal prison. | The Oltec have worshiped Chimil, the sun at the center of Ixalan's Core, for millennia.<ref name="Preview Vegas" /> According to their didacts, the Core was invaded by [[Coin Empire|giants]] who came on dark vessels in the sky. They blotted out the light of [[Chimil]] and then caged her within a metal prison. | ||
===Night | ===Night War=== | ||
After the invaders imprisoned Chimil, 320 years of darkness followed, and Aclazotz and his followers ruled the lands.<ref name="LCI Episode 1">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-1|The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 1|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> A group of the Oltec known as '''Komon Winaq''', or simply "Komon," would be instrumental during this dark time, leading to the conflict known as the Night | After the invaders imprisoned Chimil, 320 years of darkness followed, and Aclazotz and his followers ruled the lands.<ref name="LCI Episode 1">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-1|The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 1|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> A group of the Oltec known as '''Komon Winaq''', or simply "Komon," would be instrumental during this dark time, leading to the conflict known as the Night War.<ref name="LCI Episode 5"/> During this time the invaders were driven out, Aclazotz was imprisoned, and Chimil was freed by the Thousand Moons. The cosmium that was once her prison created the cosmium reef which orbits the inner sun. The Komon later left the Core to explore Topizielo.<ref name="LCI, Episode 4"/> As they left the world below, they constructed magic doors that led to the Core of Paradise, inscribed with a message to future generations of their roots and ancestors. | ||
===The Fifth Age=== | |||
The Komon would be successful in establishing a new home outside the Core. They maintained regular trade with the Oltec until the spread of the [[Fungus#Ixalan|mycoids]] forced the two to seal off contact.<ref name="LCI, Episode 4"/> | The Komon would be successful in establishing a new home outside the Core. They maintained regular trade with the Oltec until the spread of the [[Fungus#Ixalan|mycoids]] forced the two to seal off contact.<ref name="LCI, Episode 4"/> | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 30 October 2023
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The Oltec, also called the Fifth People, are an ancient civilization living in the The Core of Ixalan.[1] They are the living ancestors of the Sun Empire.[2]
Description
The Oltec are the only civilization of Ixalan's core to have mastered the power of cosmium.[2] They ride giant bats. They don't wear armor, because they are protected by Cosmium.[3] Perhaps due to their regular interaction with Cosmium, their bones appear to be infused with it, glowing with pinkish purple magic.[4]
Culture
The Oltec have worshiped Chimil, the Inner Sun, for millennia.[2] They refer to Aclazotz as the Great Betrayer.[1]
Oltec warriors known as the Thousand Moons ride great bats.[1] As a coming-of-age ceremony, Oltec ride a bat to Chimil and attempt to claim a piece of cosmium to be forged into a weapon, armor, or other device.[5] Oltec citizens wear ponchos and Khipus.[1] Many make use of gnomes, and benevolent spirits known as Echoes wander the Core. The Oltec don't have prisons and instead possess only temporary detention rooms, as people aren't jailed as punishment — the very concept of punitive imprisonment being appalling the Oltec sensibilities.
Didacts are a class of Oltec who explore, learn, and teach.[5]
A separatist faction of the Oltec known as "cosmium eaters" worshiped Aclazotz in secret during his imprisonment after the Night War, keeping the location of his prison a secret.[5] These cosmium eaters carry or wear dim red crystals as a sign of their allegiance. They were turned into vampire demons by their god after freeing him from his imprisonment.
History
Age of the Sun
The Oltec have worshiped Chimil, the sun at the center of Ixalan's Core, for millennia.[2] According to their didacts, the Core was invaded by giants who came on dark vessels in the sky. They blotted out the light of Chimil and then caged her within a metal prison.
Night War
After the invaders imprisoned Chimil, 320 years of darkness followed, and Aclazotz and his followers ruled the lands.[4] A group of the Oltec known as Komon Winaq, or simply "Komon," would be instrumental during this dark time, leading to the conflict known as the Night War.[5] During this time the invaders were driven out, Aclazotz was imprisoned, and Chimil was freed by the Thousand Moons. The cosmium that was once her prison created the cosmium reef which orbits the inner sun. The Komon later left the Core to explore Topizielo.[1] As they left the world below, they constructed magic doors that led to the Core of Paradise, inscribed with a message to future generations of their roots and ancestors.
The Fifth Age
The Komon would be successful in establishing a new home outside the Core. They maintained regular trade with the Oltec until the spread of the mycoids forced the two to seal off contact.[1]
Inspiration
The design of the Oltec was inspired by ancient Mesoamerican cultures. As a progenitor civilization, they are likely based on the Olmecs. They make use of khipu and their god Ojer Taq appears to be inspired by Viracocha, so there are Incan influences to their design.
In-game references
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References
- ↑ a b c d e f Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 4". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d The Preview Panel at MagicCon: Las Vegas 2023 (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (September 22, 2023).
- ↑ The Preview Panel at MagicCon: Barcelona (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (July 28, 2023).
- ↑ a b Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 5". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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