Illapa

If Vichama is Inti’s enforcer, Illapa is his fist. He is the foremost warrior of the Apu, God of thunder, lightning, clouds, rain, whirlwinds, and hail. He wields a great sling with unerring accuracy, its stones lightning, its crack thunder. He listens carefully to the people of Tawantinsuyu’s prayers for rain and ascends skyward to find the sister he charged with holding a water jug filled with the cool waters of the Milky Way. Upon sighting her, he unlimbers his sling and casts a stone at the jar, shattering it to provide rain for the people below.

Illapa is respected by all and is a fearsome warrior, garbed in lightning, who wields the sling and war club with equal skill. His face may be veiled in clouds and thunder, but his courage and warrior spirit are unmatched. He is a trusted member of Inti’s inner circle with a temple in the Coricancha and is his foremost warrior and general in the war against the Titans and all who defy the Apu. When Illapa descends to the World, he wraps himself in the garb of a soldier, law enforcement officer, or even a gang member, whatever is necessary to project his formidable might.

Like their divine parent, Scions of Illapa are seldom subtle, trending toward a core of courageous extroverts with substantial martial prowess. They are loyal, dutiful, and abhor anarchy and disorder. They patrol Tawantinsuyu, battling rebels, titanspawn, and agents of Pachacamac in addition to bringing rain to farmers in need and defending the mortal populace of Inti’s dominion. Illapa’s Scions form an integral part of any group of Apu Scions and are seldom shy to voice their opinion (loudly) on any course of action. They are soldiers, warriors, law enforcement officers, gang members, meteorologists, and anyone involved in a material profession.