Hueytepec

Hueytepec is the tallest point on the island of Quizqueya, rising only slightly above its neighbor and twin, Omeconetepec. It is the seat of Yukayotecuhtli, the god of the mountains and patron of kings. The priests of the Tecpāntin are all trained and anointed in the shadow of Hueytepec. They are brought there as young children from across Quizqueya and raised in the Tepancalmecac, a fortified temple built on the mountain's lower slopes. In the days before the Tecpāntin dominated the political landscape of Quizqueya, Tepancalmecac was attacked and besieged several times. Although such events are rare now, the traditions of the temple were forged under harsher conditions and remain strong today. Throughout its history, Tepancalmecac was never taken by an attacking army, and the priests maintain its defenses so that it never will be.

Notable Spirits

The god Yukayotecuhtli rules over the mountain of Hueytepec, but he is not the only spirit who resides there. He is served by a portion of the Opiyomeh, the ancestral host, in this case the spirits of the ancient priests who lived in and defended Tepancalmecac. In death, they are given high status on the mountain and serve to defend it from all who fail to treat Hueytepec and Yukayotecuhtli with the respect and deference the god demands.