Prologue
It was peaceful in the small village of Carib. It was a small village in the jungle, isolated from the rest of the world by the tall mountains to the north and east of it. It was settled next to the great Tecc River. A river so wide and rapid none dared to trek through its many tributaries. Wildlife was few in such a small location that even birds refused to enter the land. Anything outside the vilage was of the gods control, and to leave these boundries would be a complete insult to them.
It was during this great time however, when a son was born to a wealthy miner and his wife. To be given a son was a gift of the gods! The Miner and is wife thought of a name for such a treasure! Ultimatly, they landed on Montezuma.
However, as he grew older it became clear that "Monty" was unlike the other boys. Everyday, all the men would hike into the mountains and gather food for the large community. However Monty stared off into space, perhaps dreaming of a world outside this village.
Eventually Monty grew up to be a miner in the mountains. He barely did any work and was known for throwing any excuse he had in order to avoid doing his job. However, when oppurtunity arrose, Monty led his men with great value and progress. He became well known for his leadership skills.
On Monty's 15th birthday. He finally worked up the courage to see what these "natural boundaries" were. At midnight, He sneaked out of the mine and found a rocky cliff that he could climb. He took a final look backa t the cmp to see if anyone could see, and noticed the guards were no where in sight. One by one, he grabbed each of the sharp stones and pushed himself forward until he reached the top.
With one final push, his bruised hands clenched the rock over the top of the mountain and thew himself on top, knocking off a patch of snow at the peak. He looked into the horizon and was amazed by what he saw. Forests with trees that seemed to reach to the sky, filled with creatures and birds of every sort sailing through the branches. He saw green flatlands with an endless amount of grass that seemed to pass on forever. Amazed as he was however, he failed to realize that the rock the rock he was sitting on was slowly giving way under the patch of snow he stood on. All Monty heard was a large crack before realizing he was sailing through the air.....
He woke up in the chieftains tent battered and bruised.
Half Conscience he stood up and attempted to walk out the door before being stopped by the two guards who stood watch. As they threw him back on the bed, he heard the familiar footsteps of his chief walking into the room."YOU FOOL" the chief yelled. "Do you realize what you have done?"
Monty stared at him with a blank stare.
"The Boundaries that our gods have set for millions of years, GONE he grew even angrier "Because a certian child grew too curious for his own good
Monty stared even longer without saying anything, unable to talk. He quickly realized the consequences for his action. Knowing death was unavoidable if he stayed. He found the last bit of strength in him to run. Running faster, and faster. He ran up river so fast that the guards gave very nearly a day ago. However, he continued to run, he ran and ran and ran until he had to stop. Without food or water, he had to trek through the rest of the grasslands, with no humans in sight, he decided to finally rest by the river.
When he woke, he was not alone. Oddly dressed men were hovering over his body like vultures picking prey. He jumped up in shock, and the men were startled as well. They took off running into the tall grasses that surrounded his resting spot. However, when Monty followed, he did not see just a small camp, but a whole town filled with people.
They were a poor tribe who named themselves as the Aztecs. Their Previous leader was lost in a freak jaguar fight accident. Amazed by Montys clean clothing and shiny jewelry, the village welcomed Monty warmly.
Monty quickly learned the language and customs of this village. In addition, the village was amazed at his simple understandings of math and science. Knowing that he was simply the only one qualified to lead this small village, Monty was declared Chief of Tenochitlan.
Monty knew that if this village wanted to survive, he would have to make a civilization that would survive the tests of time. To make an army that would not fear even death. To maintain an economy that his village could not have dreamed of! He needed to create the greatest empire the world had ever known!
And now, the stroy begins.....
