Ocucotl

Achto'Temacti Ocucotl of the Wild Lands (a.k.a. The Warrior Elder)

"Everything of the world is in a circle. The sky above is round, as is the earth beneath our feet. The wind, in its greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nests in circles. The sun comes forth and goes down again in a circle. The moon does the same and both are round. Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing and always come back again to where they were."

Ocucotl on Nature and Power

The messianic figure of the Akacheta, Ocucotl is not so much a god as he is a philosopher. His teachings are passed down in stories that are shared with the Akacheta, and through them and their culture his teachings live on.
He was a powerful figure and learned to tap into the spiritual aspect of a Rage. He was said to be a powerful warrior, and in his stories he fells several beasts, but only when it is right to do so.

Divine Domains

War, Nature, Tempest, Grave

Holy Books & Codes

The Song of the Achto'Temachti

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Circle with two more smaller circles within.

Tenets of Faith

All Akacheta keep the stories of their people alive, either by books or by word, but every year the Akacheta gather on a Lunar Eclipse and celebrate by telling stories and building massive bonfires.
All Akacheta receive a tattoo on their neck upon reaching their 5th year. This tattoo is done by a parental figure, who uses this to symbolize their growth into a free thinking person. At age 15 an Akacheta is now of age to decide a path in which they want to follow. While there is no rush to decide, this is the age where they are allowed to decide for themselves. Some choose to become crafters or hunters. The especially brave choose to become Viajeros.
When an Akacheta passes away, it is custom to give their body to the tribe, where they can perform the memorial service they see fit. Some choose to bury, some cremate, but it is always done as a community.
All Akacheta consider undeath to be a great sin. All Akacheta treat magic with a healthy dose of skepticism, and those who openly practice magic must either have permission from a Temachti or pay a penitence afterward. They refer to magic users as Nahualli. Those who reject their family or people are not looked upon favorably. Those who kill without the goal of preserving or protecting life are shunned and exiled.
In addition, all Akacheta live by the following Tenants:

1. We are one people, made of many. Separate our origins may be, but we are united in cause.
2. We are united in cause, made of many intentions. Separate our will may be, but we are united in bonds.
3. We are united in bonds, made of many experiences. Separate though our paths may be, we are united in traditions.
4. We are united in traditions, made of many actions. Separate our lives may be, we are united in hope.
5. We are united in hope, made of many futures. Separate our ambitions may be, we remain united as one people.

Holidays

Nehicoa

A celebration done every Lunar Eclipse, all Akacheta are to gather with their nearest tribes and share stories with a big bonfire. This event is called the Nehicoa.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Not much is known of Ocucotl's life, but at one point into his adult life he set about on a journey. He claimed that he once had a dream where he ventured beyond the walls of his village and found enlightenment. To that end he left his village with nothing but his travoi for shelter and his spear for defense.
During his travels he came across five creatures, all of whom taught him a valuable lession:

• Coyotl: The Trickster taught him that his past, and those who came before, will guide his actions.
• Quetzal: The Giver taught him to have faith in his journey and himself.
• Oselote: The Hunter taught him to succeed one must be willing to fight any who stand in his way.
• Mayate: The Builder taught him to understand which forces one can weather, and which ones must be avoided.
• Auhuete: The Enduring taught him to learn from the living things around him, for they have much to teach.

Afterward he came back to his village. He sat within his travoi and meditated on his travels where he felt the movement of all five creatures he met. He then realized the circular nature of life, and his place amongst it all. It was this knowledge he attained that brought back to his people. And thus, he set out on another journey, and walked the lands, spreading his teachings and gathering any who would follow.

Divine Classification

Deity

Ethnicity

Akacheta

Gender

Male

Eyes

Dark black, like obsidian

Hair

Black as night

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Dark tan