The Michocan Empire

The land of the Obsidian Rabbit ruled by the God-King Tochanqui and source of a highly sought after obsidian with majical properties. Comprised of several City-States ruled by relatives of the God-King, forming a very large and strong cohesive empire.

Type

Geopolitical, Empire

Capital

Tlatlolitzli

Leader Title

Teotlepetl - God King

Government System

Monarchy, Theocratic

Economic System

Market economy

Currency

The Michocan Empire has a single unit currency, a small obsidian bead, 1/4 inch wide, called a Tlacoco. The Tlacoco is used for all official transactions. Tlacoco have a small drill hole for stringing them together, it is not uncommon to see individuals wearing their money around their neck as a bunch of necklaces. Tlacoco come in a miriad of colors depending on the base obsidian they are made from. To prevent forgery, the Tlacoco beads carry an enchentment that they project the image of the God-King's head if held aloft in direct sunlight, otherwise they emit a faint glow. For gaming purposes, a Tlacoco should be considered the equivalent of one copper piece.

Related Traditions

• Ollama'litz'li - The sacred ball game
• The Fundamentals of Chit'lam Ritual

Controlled Territories

• Michocan Districts
• Tlatlolitzli

Neighboring Nations

• The Tribes of Oristan

Related Ethnicities

• Ansca
• Itl'za
• Natlhua
• Tch'ol
• Tlotzil