Mictlan: An Ancient Mythical Tale News

Temple of Xiuhtecuhtli

Niltze (Hello), Mictec family!

Today, the omens of an invasion manifest, and with it this #WIP of the Temple of Xiuhtecuhtli (the Old God, Lord of fire and heat).
Fatal auguries in the ancient codices tell of the coming of the Spanish, and in this occasion, we present to you the scene of the third sign: “It didn’t rain hard, only drizzled slightly, and it wasn’t the heat from the sun, and there was no thunder either” This is what the inhabitants reported when they narrated how the sanctuary with a straw roof, called Xacal, burned up in flames.

What do you think, Mictecs? Do you know the other fatal auguries?

The artistic expression of pre-Columbian culture didn’t have a limit: dance, music, painting and sculpture are some of the examples of the ingenuity of our ancestors.
This WIP is part of the structure of the Temple of Xiuhtecuhtli, that sanctuary dedicated to the God of Fire. The team of artists of Mictlan followed the ancient ways and recreated this sculpture that decorates the stairs of the sanctuary.

Did you like it? In Mictlan we are interested in your opinions.

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Spanish naos

Greetings, community of Mictlan!

Today we present to you this WIP of the Spanish naos (also known as carracks) carrying the colors of the Hispanic monarchy. These designs, though based on history, were reimagined so they fit in the fantasy setting of Mictlan: An Ancient Mythical Tale.
The naos were ships that the Spanish and Portuguese used to sail the waters of the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic seas, and were the main type of ship that the Spanish used in the conquest of America.
Being a historical fantasy game, the artistic team takes certain liberties in the designs of characters and items.

Would you like to see more realistic designs? Or do you want something more fantasy, or something in between?

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Another fan joining Mictlan

Today we present to you the Mictlan doñitas!

This is a character we created for a fan who bought it to support Mictlan and to become, literally, part of it!
It is a pleasure for us to be able to include the member of our beloved community in our game, it is time for Latinos in gaming to have our piece in the video game industry!

imagine being able to see you and your family inside this incredible Mesoamerican adventure, what a dream!

This little lady from Mictlan will become a weaver inside one of the Tlatelolco markets,

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Flyers of Papantla

Greetings, travelers of Mictlan. It is with much pleasure that we present you this concept art, where you can see various reinterpretations of the Flyers of Papantla.

The Ritual of the Flyers, practiced in pre-Columbian times as a fertility ritual, was particularly important for the Aztecs. In this ritual the flyers danced in the air around a human sacrifice, a victim whose blood, when reaching the ground, assured a bountiful harvest.

While the fliers in bigger cities would have more ostentatious clothes, in this reinterpretation we can see them with simpler and more humble clothes, as they’re represented in the Codex Porfirio Díaz.

Which design do you like the most? Tell us in the comments!

Legends, myths, facts, history: Mictlan has it all! We're aiming at including in our game the most incredible stories, and we will continue updating you with news, concept arts, sneak&peeks of our creative process, so make sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated!

Ixpuxtequi

Greetings, community!

Hoping you’re alright and safe.

Today we show you the 3D study for the character Ixpuxtequi.

According to Nahua mythology, he was one of the four deities that inhabited the underworld. His name meant “broken face” and was represented as a human-shaped creature, but with eagle feet and without a lower jaw.
This is a being of duality, as it is considered a deity of fate, fortune and luck; however, it’s also seen as a dreadful monster and it’s feared due to the terrible things and bad luck it might inflict to lonely wanderers that cross its path late at night.

He was the husband of the goddess of fear and terror, Nexoxcho.

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