New World, New Kinks - a Road to El Dorado RP (private)

[AJbestpony]

In the early 16th century, most of recorded civilization took place in the Eastern Hemisphere. But that was not to say there was nothing noteworthy happening in the Western. Indeed, Empires had risen there just as they had in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

[toxic34]

One of the most notable such civilizations was the city of El Dorado, a fabled city of gold.

[AJbestpony]

The Spaniards were the first to attempt conquest of the legendary city. But two swindlers arrived ahead of Cortes and his fellow Conquistadors.

[toxic34]

Miguel and Tulio, two shiftless conmen, had by pure chance, ended up on Cortes' ship as prisoners, and escaped, only to land ashore, trek through the jungle, and approach the site of El Dorado itself.

[AJbestpony]

Traveling through the foliage with only Cortes' stallion Altivo for company, they journeyed for days until they came upon a monolith of sorts.

[toxic34]

Of course, after Tulio berated Miguel for apparently leading them to nothing but the stone, something happened to change everything.

[AJbestpony]

They encountered a young scantily-clad woman with a parcel, who was being pursued by a small host of spearmen.

[toxic34]

Basically, any attempts on either party to wriggle out were for naught and they were led to a group of canoes.

[AJbestpony]

That was when they finally arrived in the mythical city of El Dorado. And they were given a most curious welcome by the shaman and chief.

[toxic34]

The long and short was that Miguel and Tulio were believed to be their gods, come to visit, and gave their sign of fealty, including being setup within the temple. This is where the story truly begins.