Far beyond the known seas, hidden within the veil of darkened waters and deadly waves, lies the island of Chaac Tal, a land of towering emerald canopies, dense jungles, and cascading rivers said to be the tears of the gods. Nestled deep within the Zokirian Ocean, it rests between the distant domains of the Jade Destiny Sect and the Kingdom of Eternals, yet neither empire lays claim to its shores. Few outsiders know of Chaac Tal’s existence, and even fewer have set foot upon its sacred earth—those who attempt to seek it are swallowed by the tempests that guard its waters or vanish into the jungle, never to be seen again. It is home to the K’iche, an ancient tribe that has thrived in isolation for generations, living in harmony with the land and the spirits that dwell within it. The K’iche revere the forces of nature, believing their island to be a sacred gift from the storm god, and they have built great stone temples atop the cliffs to honor his power.
At the heart of the K’iche stands Ek Chuaj, their warrior-chief and spiritual guide. A man of both wisdom and strength, Ek Chuaj is said to have been born beneath a sky split by lightning, marked by the gods for greatness. He carries a kauhoe-clawed spear and wears a headdress of obsidian feathers, a symbol of his divine connection. Under his rule, the K’iche have maintained their way of life, defending their land against the encroaching whispers of the outside world. He walks the thin line between tradition and change, for while the spirits whisper of great trials to come, the tides bring new omens—ships on the horizon, strangers seeking the wealth of Chaac Tal’s hidden treasures.
Though they are a people of honor, the K’iche are not without their shadows. The island holds more than just divine favor; it harbor an ancient curse and restless spirits bound by a forgotten past. Ek Chuaj knows that to protect his people, he must cover the truths buried beneath Chaac Tal’s sacred earth. Legends speak of an ancient betrayal, of a time when the gods turned their backs on the K’iche for a sin long erased from memory.
