At the dawn of creation, Ometeotl,-“The Duality,”- wove the tapestry of the world into existence.
They bestowed dominion over the suns upon their cherished children.
Yet, one among them remained unsatisfied. “The Obsidian Heart” yearned for more, seeking greater power for himself.
Thus the reign of the four suns began.
“The Obsidian Heart” ruled the first sun with indifference, leaving the first humans to weep for the sun’s love.
Thus the other children of “The Duality,” led by his twin “The Plumed Serpent,” united to overthrow the First Sun.
In a fury, “The Obsidian Heart” unleashed his jaguars to devour every human, leaving nothing but bones in their wake.
And thus, each sun that followed met its end through cataclysm and ruin.
Each sun met fierce gales, fiery rain, and relentless floods.
With each destruction, humans were deceived and transformed into the new beings, destined to inhabit the next.
Yet, behind each cataclysmic end, “The Obsidian Heart” remained, pulling the strings from the shadows.
And so darkness reigned for a time, shrouding the bones of our ancestors in its silent embrace....
The Gods, bewildered, grappled with how to prevent the cycle of destruction from repeating.
Until they realized what must be done.....
The gods vowed to imprison “The Obsidian Heart,” shielding the next sun from his wrath.
Many lives were sacrificed in this endeavor, until “The Plumed Serpent,” offered his own life to secure his brother’s eternal confinement.
Yet, this act alone was not enough, and two lesser gods also gave their lives to ensure the seal’s strength.
From this sacrifice emerged the Fifth Sun, born of all who contributed. radiant and blessed with gifts for its new inhabitants.
These gifts, known as Teotl, were a divine blessing—imbued with great favor yet carrying the weight of those gods who had left this plane.
Those who could understand Teotl and harness its might found themselves able to both protect and nourish the world.
Yet, there were those who, driven by their own desires, wielded it for their own gain.
This is where my journey began and ended, joining those who used Teotl to bring peace and healing to the world.
And soon, after my travels, I would create a “Cuepaliztli” where kindred spirits, united in the dream of healing the world, could thrive and blossom.
In this place of healing.
Bestowed directly by the gods themselves.
I would discover a blessing.
A young girl, who would heal the world..
Tlacui 1: A Curandera In Training
Chapter 1: A New Sun
Mijito!
Ssh, stop crying mijito.
Hey it’s okay let me help.
I’m a Curandera in training.
Almost got it.
Gracias Nina!!!
Oye
You got food to pay the healing tax? Huh?
De nada!!
That’ll do!!
Thank you for your Donation Get back here! Vic you’ll never get to 13 before Sundown! You just don’t want to lose your pastries!
Needs more Salt. I’m Tired of Stirring
Then,
be
prepared to lose!!
Who are you?
It’s Victoria. I can help? Don’t worry girl.
No need to help honestly.
No you silly girl! Our caldo..
There might be some left.
Is that a BUG!!
Delicous
Señor
Totl I can husk your Corn!!
Stay out!!
Victoria
It’s ok Sweetie I need to keep these old clay hands moving.
Gracias
Vic!!
12 people helped and only one more to go! and your pastries are
One more to go!!
Pathetic Gabi and you call yourself a Jova
I’m trying Xochi I really am.
I
can’t believe they’re allowing you to do Izcapalli When you can’t even use white teotl!!
What a loser! Waste of clay!
Hahaha! Come on Muchachas We’ll be late!!
Hey Gabi are you okay?
Sí..
Don’t listen to Xochi She has no idea what it means to be a true Curandra Malcriada is what she is?
Gabi let’s go to the ceremony. I’ll walk with you. Thank you! No problem this is what a true curandera does.
Never receive assistance from that thing. It’s nothing but trouble!
Ha!
Coming from a walking GORD!
How dare you speak to me like that!
Stop!! It’s not worth it, La Gran Curandera won’t take this lightly.
Wait! That didn’t Count!
Your Pastries are mine! Hahahaha
Tlacui 2: The Four Families
Ahh!!
The Ceremony is going to start!!
Well if you weren’t bragging about the Pastries!
Tía Alma is going to be so upset if were late!
We wouldn’t be running late!!
We made it!
Chapter 2: The Four Families
Pardon. Excuse me. Trying to get through.
Pulga, look it’s starting.
She Comes!
Bien
Venidos
A Todos!!
Ah Tia Alma is so amazing.
It is an honor to be able to guide the amazing people of Pitec.
Ahh.. all she does is fart out flowers Shes going to speak.
As the Gran Curandera Today is especially important. As we prepare for
And this year it’s finally my turn!
Ah why do I care it doesn’t affect me!
What, It’s only the most important day of the year.
It’s when Curanderas in training are finally able to test their skills and go from Curanderas in training to Curandera Apprentices.
Yeah, only one problem.
You can’t use Teotl...
No matter What I will learn Teotl and become a Curandera Apprentice.
And to help conduct the preparations for Izcapalli are the respective founders and head elders of each family of Pitec!
Please lets welcome our four Elders.
Wow!! It’s Elder Sabina of the Opata Family!
The Opata family is skilled in all things herbs and how to harness their healing properites.
Who’s... OMG! Elder Jaramillo! He’s the head of the Ponida Family.
Their specialty is understanding emotions. Being able to heal through sacred language and incantations.
No way!
In the copper clay. Elder Morales! She is the Elder of the Guisamopa Family!
Guisapoca?
They’re all skilled healers of the body.
Able to mold and realign muscles and clay!
She’s tiny!
Don’t let her small stature fool you. She has the grip of an eagle.
Oh yeah she’s scary
Didn’t Tia Alma say 4?
And last but not least Elder..
No need for introductions Alma.
The leader of the Jovas and Tía Alma’s rival. They use their tetol to heal spiritual imbalances.
They didn’t seem balanced earlier!!
Now that we have each elder from the four families
It is my honor to announce this years class of curanderas from each family.
Curanderas and Curanderos please make your way to the center of the plaza.
Wow look at all this amazing young talent! It is an honor to usher this new generation of curanderas from each family.
But we are still missing one individual! She was a blessing bestowed to us by the great potter in the sky!
I knew when I saw her they’re was something special about her.
Please give a welcoming hand to
Thank you, everyone! I am super excited to be participating in Izcapalli.
I’m going to be the greatest curandera ever!
AND HEAL THE WORLD!!
Heal the world!! She can’t even use Teotl!! Let alone help!
The mess left behind from her “help” is horrible!
Gracias, a todos for honoring our curanderas in training!
Thank you, everyone, for all your support!
Aren’t they all amazing?
Ha!! You almost Fell!!
Tía... I’m serious..
Heal the world?
I’m going to heal the world.
You have no place here, creature.
Never did..
Who’s to say that, Jimena?
It’s not for us to decide.
Oh right, The Great Potter in the sky decides. Funny how he’s forgotten us.
Go ahead, Jimena. Last time went great...
Vamanos, Niñas!!
Yeah! Largate, bruja! Lucky she was holding me back!!
Elder
Jimena!!!
I promise you, I’ll be the greatest Curandera ever! I’m going to heal the world, and I’ll start first with your leg!!
You will, semillita. One day, and I’ll be there to witness it!
Outside of Pitec, The Forest of Morra
Tlacui 3: Don Bibi y La Casa
Chapter 3: The Pots Casa
Tia Alma?
We’re supposed to heal, protect and guide. Not bully people.
That’s not what being a curandera is about
BULLIES? TRY, DAMN PUNKS!
Victoria, Pulga listen carefully.
I want to tell you a story about the great potter.
Once upon a time the great potter decided to form the clay of the earth into vessels.
He would make vessels of clay everyday. Each one physically different, but each with the same purpose.
However, some of the vessels didn’t nudge or follow the potter’s hands and water. Leaving them ill prepared.
As these vessels began to be used for water and plants, they would soon crack, and the clay would spoil and be useless.
What happened to the vessels that listened and followed the potter?
They stayed fruitful for many years - being used for many things.
However, they too would outgrow their use and be reused to create the next generation.
Are we talking ACTUAL pots here?
Hold on!!!
Or is this one of your curandera proverbs?
We all have a purpose, but some people choose to go againt their purpose.
We can’t judge those who chose to wander from their purpose or retaliate.
Regardless of how we’re treated, we need to stay true to the Potter’s purpose for us.
Which is why you must remain kind and truthful, Semillita.
Kind and truthful Semillita!!
My sweet Semillita, your vessel—your heart and spirit—is what makes you truly special, no matter what the Jovas think.
It’s your goodness that will carry you further.
Thank you Tía!
And, one day, it will make you the next Gran Curandera. Never forget that.
Why... do... we.. live on the mesa.
No crying... Just help me..
Gracias, Semillita..
Don Bibiano!!
Chamaquita!!!
Hahaha Are you excited for Izacapalli?
Hehe, GUESS I’m hungry.
Hahaha of course you will! Chamaquita!!
Not on an empty stomach though.
That’s OK! Because tonight I will shine!
Ohh mi Bibi.
Dona Alma Mi Amorcita
Aghh Gross!!
Just like you Tía!
Para tí mi amor.
Ay Bibi they’re beautiful.
Haha yes, well if everyone has an appetite
I brought supplies to make Mole for a future Curandera Apprentice.
Look Pulga.
I’m going to be just like Tía Alma!
Yeah, yeah!!
I’m gunna go find some snacks.
Mi Bibi, do you need help?
Well Chamaquita, you need to open it.
Don Bibiano they’re beautiful.
Maldación, I forgot the Cacao!
Wait!!! I can go!!
I’m going to have to head back to town.
No, not by yourself.
Ugh.. Shes a big girl. I’m not her niñiera!
Pulga make yourself useful and accompany Victoria.
Just need to grab one thing!
There
you are!
Now I can move even faster!!
Ten Cuidado!!
Tell Doña Sedoña, that Bibiano sent you!
CLIFF!!!
Pulga we’ll get going right now.
I just need to re-tie the ball
Ahh, look who it is..
The teotl-less curandera who’s going to heal the world.
Oh, it’s so I can move around the village even faster! Just like you guys.
I’m not a princess!
This ball, what it’s for?
What makes you think that you can be like us?
Just because you live with the almighty Curandera? She’s a washed up zolli!
Whoa, whoa, whoa.. Xochi
Don’t talk about my Tía like that..
Xochi!
Zolli?
The only trash I see.. I said..
Is that attitude you’re dragging around!
What did you say, you little pest!!
That’s what I said!
VIC!! LET’S GO GO GO!!
Come on girls! Let’s get those ZOLLIS!
I can’t lets find
Another way? There is no other way! We just…
PULGA!! I WASN’T READY!
YOU WON’T ESCAPE ZOLLI!
Toma Eso!!!
Did you hide corn in my hair?
Go up the ramp It’ll take us to straight to the Mercado!
Maya, Aca
Cut them off at the bottom. I’ll go around!!
They’re coming again!!
I got it!!
Pull my hair back!! I can’t see!!
And we got rid of those Mocosa!
We’re almost to the mercado!!
Let’s see you dodge this ZOLLI!
Ha, two for the price of one.
Damn Zolli’s
Don’t
Stop it. It’s your fault we were chased in the first place.
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