The fall of the Aztec empire seen through the eyes of a spirited Aztec girl and a young Spanish castaway who struggle to survive the terrible clash of their ancient civilizations. They will fight to find themselves and even find love during one of the most antagonistic times of human history.

MAIN CHARACTERS – Fictional

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CITLALIN – a young Aztec noble girl

DIEGO DE DAVILA – a young Spanish castaway

ICHTACA – Citlalin’s twin brother, bound to become a priest

FRANCISCO DE DAVILA – Pedro’s father, a Spanish scholar

TLAZOPILLI – Citlalin and Ichtaca’s father, a noble Aztec

YOLOTLI – Tlazopilli’s wife, a mother and a revolutionary

HISTORICAL CHARACTERS

HERNAN CORTES – Spanish Conquistador

MALINTZIN – a cacique princess enslaved to the Mayan

PEDRO DE ALVARADO – Cortes’ second in command

MOCTEZUMA II – ruler of Tenochtitlan

JERONIMO DE AGUILAR – a Spanish missionary and a witness

XICOTENCATL – a warring Tlaxcala prince

CUITLAHUAC – Moctezuma’s successor, he defeated the Spaniards

CUAUHTEMOC – The Last Aztec Emperor

Seasons and Timeline.

In terms of Hernán Cortes’ journey, the first three seasons of the Fire Lord series will be divided in the following way.

Season Breakdown.

SEASONS HISTORICAL JOURNEY

Although the arrival at Tenochtitlán is shown in season 3, the series follows some of the characters that live in Tenochtitlán in season 1 and season 2.

MAIN CHARACTER GEOGRAPHIC ORIGINS

Character Historical Timeline.

The main fictional characters will be drawn to the events triggered by Cortes and Moctezuma II’s actions and reactions. Like small ships that try their best to navigate in stormy seas.

MAIN CHARACTER TIMELINE

Historical Context Journey and Seasons

The following is a description of the journey divided by seasons.

SEASON ONE

Historical Context:

Hernán Cortés and his men departed from Cuba on September 11^th, 1519 and embarked on one of the most extraordinary adventures in the history of mankind: the conquest of Mexico. In the following months, not only would they encounter different civilizations, walk through forests with new and strange plants and animals and eat exotic food and beverages; they would also engage in ferocious combats with the natives, suffer from new diseases and bear the harsh conditions of an unknown and hostile country.
Season One Historical Background Link

SEASON TWO

Historical Context:

Hernán Cortés and his men journey deep into Mexica Empire territory forging alliances with warring tribes while sorting the dangers set for them from both the Aztec and the Spanish kingdoms alike. They will become saviors and bringers of hope for those under the oppressive rule of Tenochtitlan and will be declared traitors by the Governor of Cuba. Cortes’ cunning will turn adversity into asset and exploit a legend which many natives, including Moctezuma II, believe: Quetzalcoatl, the powerful feathered serpent God long gone, has returned as he promised.

Season Two Historical Background Link

SEASON TWO – EPISODE 9 (Outline)
SEASON TWO – EPISODE 10 (Outline)
SEASON TWO – EPISODE 11 (Outline)
SEASON TWO – EPISODE 12 (Outline)
SEASON TWO – EPISODE 13 (Outline)
SEASON TWO – EPISODE 14 (Outline)
SEASON TWO – EPISODE 15 (Outline)
SEASON TWO – EPISODE 16 (Outline)

SEASON THREE

Historical Context:

Hernan Cortes reaches Tenochtitlan and juggles allegiances in a a delicate political arena where the shift of powers will pit prospect friends against each other and the pressure from the Spanish Kings and the Mexica Lords and the radical differences between their two cultures plant the seeds for one of the most tragic episodes in human history and one of the biggest and bloodiest genocides to date, resulting in the end of an Ancient Civilization and the beginning of a New World.

Season Three Historical Background Link