Hue-Tec Itzan (Hway-tek eet-zahn)

Itzan is not a prophet of fiery revelation, but of quiet, determined integration. He did not come to power through a dramatic coup but was a lesser nephew identified for his sharp mind and preternatural calm. He is a Swift Glider shifter (Eagle), which reflects his personality: he is a high-minded strategist who sees the bigger picture from above the fray.   His Reign and Agenda: Itztli believes the cold war between the Sun Priests and the Brotherhood is the greatest threat to the Malinalli's survival. His life's work is to institutionalize balance by force, if necessary.

The Prophet's Court: His primary seat of power is a palace between the Sun Temple and the Moon Temple, a grand complex that incorporates elements of both. This is where he holds court, hearing disputes between the two priesthoods and citizens.   The Edicts of Balance: The Prophet's primary tool is not law but edict. These are situational rulings that apply his philosophy of balance to specific conflicts.   The most critical time for both the Sun Priests and the Brotherhood is when a Prophet dies. This is when the cold war between the Sun Priests and the Brotherhood turns hot. Each will be maneuvering intensely to influence the search for the "siblings," hoping the next Prophet will be more sympathetic to their cause. The successor is almost never a member of either priesthood, as their allegiance is already sworn.   He is respected by all, but beloved by none. The priesthoods see him as a meddling secularizer, diluting their sacred traditions with compromise. He is the ultimate centrist, pissing off both sides equally because he is powerful enough to make them cooperate.   He alone can identify his successors. This is the core of his political power. Neither the Sun Priests nor the Brotherhood can control the succession. This ensures the line of Prophets remains independent and its doctrine pure, preventing either faction from installing a puppet.   His authority is personal and revelatory, not institutional. The Sun Priests have their laws; the Brotherhood has their traditions. The Prophet's authority comes from his claimed direct line to both divine sources. This makes him immensely powerful but also vulnerable—if he loses the faith of the people, he has no rigid structure to fall back on.