Tecuanitla

Tecuanitla is a Huehuei Callah on Ixal, though that status is recent in its being. It only gained that title in the last 50 years, with it being a Macehua Callah before. It is unusual from other Callah due to it not having a central settlement.

Geography
Only larger than Huizyocan in area, Tecuanitla is a hardy tribe with equally tough inhabitants. They are directly bordered by Mictla to the north and Chocoaya to the west, with a mountain range separating them from Xochitla to the southeast. As their trading partners are so close, there are no official trade roads leading out from the territory, though there is a water route that goes around the mountain range to Xochitla, Iciahua, and Huizyocan.

Unlike all other callah, Tecuanitla does not have a wall nor any defined settlement. Instead, the residents live in independently built forts, strongholds, or encampments. This makes the residents difficult to track down, and lessens their social network with one another. Their choice of housing is due to the rampant and wild fauna that also call the land home. It’s not uncommon that a home will be entirely ransacked and destroyed by a charging creature. This commonly happens to temporary housing such as camps or shacks, but strongholds and forts can also fall victim if subject to enough force.

Demographics and Behaviour
Very few Ixalen would visit Tecuanitla on their own accord. There is not much to see, and the risks of visiting vastly outweigh the benefits; The risk being mauled by an aggressive Ixalen or wild animal, and the benefit being the bragging rights that come with leaving the area safely. Due to their decentralised society, there isn't really anywhere for visitors to go unless they already know an Ixalen in the area that they can stay with.

The Tecuanii  are a group that is often feared and hated by many of the Huehuei Callah. Known for their straight-forward, stubborn behaviour, hardy endurance, sheer strength and brutal tactics, they are powerful allies in battle. Typically, these residents are blunt and rude, burning their bridges with other Huehuei callah without even being aware of their actions. Tecuanii are often treated as monsterous, despite their intelligence, sophistication with their own, and loyalty towards the few friends they have. Despite their reclassification ass Huehuei, they still feel kinship to the Macehua Callah, as they are scorned, treated poorly, and assumed to be uncivilized monsters.

It’s said that they are great negotiators, though this only applies if the negotiation tactics are fist fights and brutally beating people into the dirt.