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Chapter 21 - The Road to El Dorado

Character Sheet - Universe: The Road to El Dorado

Name: Alejandro Serrano

Age: 29

Gender: Male

Origin: Seville, Spain

Profession/Occupation: Multilingual Adventurer and Explorer

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Physical Appearance

Height: 6'2"

Physical Build: Athletic and agile, with muscles defined by climbing and expeditions.

Hair: Dark brown, slightly wavy, tied in a short ponytail.

Eyes: Intense green, with an observant and calculating gaze.

Attire/Accessories: Light linen shirt, fitted leather expedition pants, sturdy boots, a scroll belt, and a ceremonial dagger.

Markings/Tattoos: Astrolabe tattoo on the left shoulder and small scars on the forearms.

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Personality

Key Traits: Intelligent, calm, seductive, curious, and quick-witted.

Motivations: Discovery of forgotten cultures, ancient wisdom, and contact with mythical civilizations.

Fears/Weaknesses: Failure to preserve the knowledge discovered; fear of becoming emotionally attached.

Virtues: Loyal, protective, fair, and diplomatic.

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Skills and Knowledge

Physical Skills:

Climbing, fencing, parkour, swimming, and orienteering in jungles and deserts.

Mental Skills:

Strategy, deciphering ancient maps and symbols, analyzing cultural patterns, diplomatic negotiation.

Cultural/Spiritual Skills:

Expert in Mesoamerican mythology, ceremonial rituals, and ancient astronomical interpretation.

Other Talents:

Knowledge and proficiency in all modern languages (Latin, Greek, Spanish, French, Arabic, etc.)

Fluent reading of ancient and extinct languages (Mayan, Nahuatl, Ancient Egyptian, Sanskrit, Sumerian)

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Equipment/Personal Items:

Weapons:

A silver dagger ornamented with Mayan inscriptions and a small Spanish sword.

Tools/Artifacts:

Astrological compass, field journal, scrolls with own translations

Objects of emotional or symbolic value: Gold medallion with Aztec symbol given to him by his ancient Indigenous mentor

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Relationships and Alliances

Allies/Companions:

Tulio and Miguel - Longtime friends and adventure partners.

Chief Tannabok - Establishes trust with him through mutual respect for the culture of El Dorado.

Romantic and sensual tension with: Chel - Mutual attraction with provocative and intellectually challenging exchanges.

Rivals/Enemies:

Tzekel-Kan - Sees Alejandro as a threat to religious dogma.

Hernán Cortés - Despises Alejandro for his idealism and closeness to the native peoples.

Relationship with El Dorado: Respectful Visitor and Explorer - desires to understand and protect the city, not conquer it.

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Background/Past

Summary of life story:

The son of a cartographer and a scholar, Alejandro was educated by professors at the University of Salamanca from a young age.

At 14, he was already translating ancient texts, and at 18, he embarked on expeditions to North Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

He became famous among scholars as the "man who speaks to the past."

Notable Events:

Discovery of a Phoenician tomb hidden in Sicily

Translation of a Mayan codex detailing the approximate location of El Dorado

Recruited by Tulio and Miguel to lead the exploration of the mythical city

How he got to El Dorado:

Following clues from an ancient codex, he crossed the ocean alongside Tulio and Miguel, reaching the hidden passage behind the waterfall that leads to the legendary golden city.

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