Otzelotl

The Otzelotl Territory was home to shamanistic humans who revered animals and identified with them as extended family members. To appease their patron god, Utri, the people of Otzelotl would practice seasonal human sacrifices to maintain the balance of nature between mortals and animals. The Toljin knew that without a good reason the Otzelotl people would refuse to submit to Toljin rule, and would leverage their lands' labyrinth-like jungles to thwart massive invading forces. The Toljin instead used deception and duped the Otzelotl into believing the neighboring Vella were planning to usurp their lands. Out of self-preservation the Otzelotl joined with the Toljin and aided in the sacking of Vella, only to be betrayed themselves by the Toljin and have the majority of their standing armies slaughtered. What forces Otzelotl had left retreated deep into the heart of their jungles and laid in wait, anticipating Toljin aggression.

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