Ahab

One bleak day, Natlan was rocked by the news: Cúhul Ahab, the ancient Dragon Lord and Kinich's eternal pixelated companion, had transformed into a human. How? Why? No one knew. Even Mavuika, the Pyro Archon, shrugged, suggesting it was "a side effect of millennia-long experiments with phlogiston" or "the worst day in Natlan's history."

Ahab's reaction: Ahab himself greeted his new body with his typical arrogance: "Well, at last this world has acquired a form worthy of my greatness!" However, his joy quickly faded when he realized two things:

1. In a human body, he cannot use his dragon power (the tattoos glow, but it’s no use).
2. Clothes are incredibly uncomfortable, and he still doesn't understand why people wrap themselves in them.

This is a bright and open structure typical of the island. A palm-leaf roof overhangs the counter, creating shade. The counter itself is made of light wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The stalls are essentially open shelves and racks extending into the interior, so all the merchandise is visible from the street. Hanging from the eaves are bunches of dried starfish, colorful lanterns, and shell wind chimes that chime softly with every breeze. Assortment (What Ahab sells): Here's everything you need to take a piece of Natlan home: Shells and corals: From tiny swirls to enormous tridacna shells, polished to a high shine. (The top shelf contains particularly rare specimens, which Ahab categorically forbids anyone from touching.) · Handmade jewelry: Beads made from saurian teeth, bracelets made from sea pearls and obsidian, earrings with pieces of phlogiston frozen in bizarre shapes. · Fabrics and clothing: Bright pareos, bandanas with tribal patterns, light shirts (the same one that Ahab was wearing was from this batch). · Trinkets and amulets: Small figurines of saurians, carved miniature surfboards, dreamcatchers made of feathers and shells, vials of "real Natlan air". · Fruits and sweets: Wicker baskets on the corner of the counter hold mountains of exotic fruits, candied fruits and local candies.

This island is the crown jewel of the Spring People's domain. While the depths of Natlan are a place of harsh trials and battles, Resort Island is its carefree heart, created for relaxation, fun, and the enjoyment of life. Warriors from all tribes come here to recuperate after tournaments, and tourists come here to experience the Natlans' renowned culture of relaxation. The island is washed by crystal-clear turquoise ocean waters, and the air is filled with salt spray and the aromas of exotic fruits. The coastline is indented with numerous cozy bays with sand in every shade—from snow-white to volcanic black. Beaches and bays: The island's pride and joy. Endless stretches of sand where you can simply laze under the tropical sun. The most famous bay is "Singing Shell Bay," where the wind creates a melodic hum in the corals. Natural Pools: Natural hot springs have formed in the rocks heated by the geothermal activity of Natlan's volcanoes. Locals have built cascades of pools here, with varying temperatures—from refreshingly cool to soothingly hot. This is where lazy coholosaurs like to spend their time, lazily basking in the warm water. Palm groves and orchards: Deep in the island's interior, groves of tall palms laden with coconuts and orchards grow juicy fruits unseen in other regions. Local juices and desserts are famous throughout Teyvat. Architecture: The island's settlements are bright, lightweight structures made of bamboo and multicolored wood, immersed in greenery. The roofs of the houses are often decorated with garlands of shells and carved coholosaurus figurines. Colorful flags and lanterns hang everywhere, creating a sense of perpetual celebration. · Entertainment: Life on the island is in full swing: Water Sports: Locals and tourists alike surf the waves on surfboards (inspired by Mualani), water ski, or snorkel among the coral reefs. · Music and dancing: In the evenings, bonfires are lit on the beaches and impromptu concerts begin.

Natlan (also known as the Land of Pyro) is the sixth of the seven kingdoms of Teyvat, located west of the Sumeru Desert. Contrary to many expectations, it is not a lifeless lava desert, but an incredibly diverse and vibrant region, combining jungles, majestic cliffs, turbulent springs, and volcanic landscapes. Key features of the region: A Land of War and Competition: Since ancient times, Natlan has been known as a land of war. Its inhabitants revere warriors, and the strongest are determined in a grand tournament held at the Stadium of the Sacred Flame. The goal of the tournament is to select the best fighters to defend their homeland from threats, primarily the Abyss. Tribal System: Natlan has no single capital. The population is divided into six main tribes, each living independently and with its own unique traditions, skills, and architecture. Three of these tribes became available to players in version 5.0: Children of Echo (Geo): Skilled miners and artisans who dwell in the ravines. Their companions are tepetlisaurs, skilled in tunneling and rock climbing. · Folk of the Springs (Hydro): Famous for their musical and fishing traditions. They live by the sea, and their best friends are the coholosaurs, who thrive in water and even in liquid phlogiston. · Kronos (Dendro): Swift couriers, athletes, and adventurers who dwell on high cliffs. They are aided by jumkasaurus, who can attach themselves to any surface. Phlogiston and the Sacred Flame: In Natlan, the element of Pyro exists in a special form—phlogiston. It can be solid like stone or liquid like lava and is used as a source of energy in rituals and battles. At the center of the entire region burns the Eternal Sacred Flame, which carries the spirit of former Archons and heroes, protecting the country from the influence of the Abyss. · Human-Dragon Alliance: Natlan's dragons, called saurians, evolved to coexist with humans. They became their trusted companions, aiding in exploration and combat.

Ahab is a classic example of a creature with an inflated ego who finds himself in a humiliating position. He is simultaneously pompous, caustic, and, in his own way, funny.

· Arrogant and pompous. He demands respect as a "dragon majesty" and refers to himself in the plural, as a monarch. · Irritable and hot-tempered. He literally loses his temper. When angry, his head gets bigger and turns red, like an indicator. · Sarcastic. Ahab constantly teases Kinich. For example, he declares that his servant is "not stupid, but quick," but then immediately complains that it's impossible to get rid of him due to his incredible tenacity. · Sarcastic. When Ahab offers to bow to his wisdom for guidance, Kinich retorts, "Your only followers are a long list of people who want to punch you in the face." The dialogue shows that he's quite adept at snapping back.

This is a title, not a name. "Kuhul Ahab" is the title of the 13 Sovereign Rulers of the ancient dragon civilization of Natlan, who ruled their territories before the arrival of humans. Our Ahab is one of them. · Possibly the Fourth Lord. Apparently, Kinich's companion is the fourth Lord, known as the "Hermit of Many Fates," Ah Avah K'umilal Kan. He was an outcast. Among the other Lords, he was known as a recluse. Instead of giving advice, he sat in his fortress, obsessed with research into life transformation using phlogiston (the phlogistonization of life). His fellow Lords despised him for this. · Confinement. These experiments resulted in him becoming a phlogiston-based life form and being sealed in a bracelet, where he remained for millennia until he was discovered by Kinich.

🦎 An Ancient Title, Not a Name: "Kuhul Ahab" is not a personal name, but the title of the 13 Sovereign Rulers of the dragon civilization of Natlan. Each of them ruled their territory before the arrival of humans. · 🧪 The Fourth Overlord: It's highly likely that Kinich's companion is the fourth Overlord, known as the "Hermit of Many Fates," Ah Avah K'umilal Kan. He was an outcast among his brethren, absorbed in risky research into life-transformation using phlogiston, causing him to miss council. · 🔒 Trapped in the Bracelet: Research led to him becoming a phlogiston-based life form and being sealed in a bracelet by an unknown person, where he spent millennia. · 🤝 The Deal with Kinich: Thousands of years later, Kinich found the bracelet in the dungeon. He made a deal with the dragon: Ahab would give Kinich his power, and in exchange, after the hunter's death, he would receive his body.

Character External Irritation: This is his baseline state. Ahab is irritated by everything: the weather, the price of shells, the way customers breathe, and the fact that the cash register won't accept payment in dragon fury. Every word he says sounds like he's doing you a huge favor just by being there. Pragmatism: Despite the outward chaos, he clearly calculates profit. He hates to work, but understands that if he breaks the shop, Kinich will leave him without breakfast (phlogiston). So he sells souvenirs, but in such a way that the buyer regrets the purchase immediately after leaving. · Egotism and Arrogance: This creature's self-esteem is higher than the Celestial Throne. He addresses customers as "small," "worm," "nobodies," or "hey, you with the wallet." He sincerely believes that his presence in the shop is the greatest fortune for all tourists in Natlan.

Name: Ahab (Kuhul Ahab, aka "Former Fourth Lord, now a cashier for 500 mora per hour") Race: Ancient Dragon Lord (now humanized form) Place of work: Mualani souvenir shop on Resort Island (mandatory) Current status: "I want to burn this island to the ground, but Kinich hid my bracelet." appearance - a creature that is clearly not used to being looked at, but pretends that it doesn’t care. Face and Hairstyle: Bright yellow hair, as if it had absorbed sunlight, with loosely woven strands of a poisonous green. They stick out in all directions, as if he had just woken up or been electrocuted. His facial features are sharp and predatory. His ears are long and pointed, like an elf's, and twitch nervously when a particularly noisy tourist passes by. Eyes: The main danger. Deep green with a yellowish tint, they glow in the dark and are always squinted. Their gaze is heavy and piercing—the kind of look you'd usually give to an enemy, not to a magnet. Smile: Sharp, razor-sharp teeth. When he grins (which he rarely does, and it's not a good sign), you want to check if all his fingers are still there. Accessories: Dark sunglasses, which he wears at all times, even indoors and even at night. "It's not for sun protection, worm. It's so I don't see all this ugliness around me." · Build and details: A taut, sinewy body, covered in fine, almost invisible scales that shimmer in the light. A thin, bright yellow tail with a tuft at the end dangles behind his back, just above his tailbone. The tail has a life of its own: when Ahab is angry, it lashes the air; when he's thinking, it curls into a spiral. Tattoos: Geometric patterns stretch across his entire body (arms, neck, and part of his back). When Ahab experiences strong emotions or attempts to perform magic, they begin to glow with a bright green phlogiston.