Conan Stories · Character

Techotl

A Xotalanc warrior who aids Valeria and Conan in Xuchotl.

minor

First appearance: Red Nails

Techotl's tie to Conan is one of the pressures that moves Conan Stories—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A warrior of the Tecuhltli clan who encounters Conan and Valeria and guides them into the city, revealing the ancient feud.

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With Conan (friendship): Techotl is a loyal ally and guide to Conan, aiding him in the jungles of the Black Coast. With Valeria (friendship): Techotl assists Valeria as a loyal guide and ally during their shared…

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Character Web

7 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Xuchotl Factions
Protagonist
Zamboula & Keshan
Supporting Cast

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Conan
friendship · positive
Techotl is a loyal ally and guide to Conan, aiding him in the jungles of the Black Coast. How this plays out →
Valeria
friendship · positive
Valeria
friendship · positive
Conan
friendship · positive
Techotl is a loyal ally and guide to Conan, aiding him in the jungles of the Black Coast. How this plays out →
Conan
friendship · positive
Techotl is a loyal ally and guide to Conan, aiding him in the jungles of the Black Coast. How this plays out →
Valeria
friendship · positive

Conan
Techotl is a loyal ally and guide to Conan, aiding him in the jungles of the Black Coast.
Valeria
Techotl assists Valeria as a loyal guide and ally during their shared adventures.
Valeria
Techotl assists Valeria as a loyal guide and ally during their shared adventures.
Conan
Techotl is a loyal ally and guide to Conan, aiding him in the jungles of the Black Coast.
Conan
Techotl is a loyal ally and guide to Conan, aiding him in the jungles of the Black Coast.
Valeria
Techotl assists Valeria as a loyal guide and ally during their shared adventures.

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Techotl appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Red Nails
A warrior of the Tecuhltli clan who encounters Conan and Valeria and guides them into the city, revealing the ancient feud.
II: By the Blaze of the Fire-Jewels
Appears as a guide, leads Conan and Valeria through the dark corridor and stair, panics at the pursuit, and brings them to the doors of Tecuhltli.
III: The People of the Feud
Guides Conan and Valeria into Tecuhltli, recounts the killing of five Xotalancas, and reveals Tascela's secret.
V: Twenty Red Nails
Dies after warning Conan of Olmec's betrayal and revealing the truth about the dragons.
VI: The Eyes of Tascela
Attempts to stop Olmec's abduction of Valeria but is knocked unconscious and stabbed.

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