All aboard the hype train, it’s almost Natlan time! Following the first teaser trailer titled “A Name Forged in Flames“, the developers proceeded to the official site to introduce players to the already familiar trio. Meet Kachina, Kinich & Mualani,
Kachina is one of the younglings of the Children of Echoes, who grew up surrounded by adorable Tepetlisaurs. She came to know the mountain paths like the back of her hand, developing a great instinct and skill for searching out the treasures of the earth. Growing up in such an environment, the occasional bump or scratch was unavoidable, and when she hurt herself, Kachina would cry out in pain just like any other child. But long before others had recovered from their pain, she would have wiped away her tears and stood back up again.
“Not long after we first met, I saw Kachina crying, and tried to hand her a handkerchief. But smiling back, she said to me, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll wipe my own tears away.’ That was a moment I’ll always remember. So don’t you worry about her either — the girl’s made of strong stuff. Just make sure you give her all the encouragement she needs.” — Mualani
Kinich is described as a cruel, ruthless, cold-blooded killer… Pragmatic, utilitarian, without so much as a hint of chivalrous decorum. This young man never argues back against such heartless terms. But what of it? As long as the price is right, all commissions shall be fulfilled in a satisfactory manner
“This servant of mine is no fool, and nimble too, as far as servants go. His biggest fault is that, no matter how hard you try, you simply can’t get rid of him! I mean it — he literally will not die! Have you ever heard of someone falling headfirst off a cliff and still surviving!? Utterly infuriating!” — K’uhul Ajaw, the self-proclaimed “Almighty Dragonlord”
Last, but certainly not least, Mualani the Wavechaser is a guide from the People of the Springs. Mualani has already established an eminent name for herself throughout Natlan. With her to lead the way, you’d be sure to experience the spectacular sight of volcanic eruptions, breathe in the refreshing natural fragrance of Embercore Flowers, even witness spontaneous performances put on by packs of Koholasaurs. But likewise, if there was an emergency or you just needed to be somewhere urgently, she’d find a shortcut to get you there as safely, soundly, and smoothly as possible.
“There’s not a spot in the whole of Natlan this girl couldn’t reach if she wanted. So why does she come asking if it’s an auspicious day for an outing, every… single… time? Oh well, now that I have read her fortunes for a whole decade in advance, I finally have some peace and quiet…” — Citlali
