Maztica
A fictional continent inspired by Mesoamerican cultures in the Forgotten Realms.
Maztica, called by its inhabitants the True World, is a fictional continent inspired by Aztec and Mayan culture. It was a land of jungles and mystery to Faerûnians, fought over by the gods Qotal the Plumed Serpent and his brother Zaltec. Discovered by Amnian explorers led by Captain-general Cordell and his Golden Legion in 1361 DR, the continent was quickly claimed by Amn for trade, establishing the port city of Helmsport. The church of Helm led the encroachment, but native peoples suffered from foreign diseases and the invaders' ruthlessness, leading to criticism of the church.
Lantan also claimed some lands. Maztica is divided into the nations of Nexal, Kultaka, Huacli, Kolan, Pezelac, and Payit. The native Payits come from Payit and Far Payit, while other natives are called Mazticans. The continent was detailed in the Maztica Campaign Set and the Maztica Trilogy novels by Douglas Niles.
In 4th edition, the Spellplague caused Maztica to be replaced by a continent called Returned Abeir, and on some maps it has been renamed Anchorome.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Fictional continent
- Inhabitants
- Payits
- Mazticans
- Dog People
- Green Folk
- wild halflings
- Chacs
- Deities
- Qotal
- Zaltec
- Maztica (elder goddess)
- Kukul
- Nations
- Nexal
- Kultaka
- Huacli
- Kolan
- Pezelac
- Payit
- Far Payit
- First appearance
- 1361 DR (discovery by Amn)
- Based on
- Historical Central America
- Creators
- Douglas Niles
Facts from the source article.
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