Kotz
Kotz is the tribal elder and leader of the Jaguar people, the uncontacted tribe that rescues Adam, Justin and Kim when their plane crash lands in the Mexican jungle.
Kotz is aware of the outside world and does all he can to shield his people from the dangers of contact with modern society. He is wise, and tries to help the kids
find the Third Stone of Power. Kotz is also a shaman of the tribe, and one of the 'ah k'in' or day keepers, the keepers of the history of the Mayan people. He can
also interpret dreams and omens.
"Perhaps one day there will be no more jungle and no more animals and birds."
Appears In:
Chronicles of the Stone Book 3
Tukum
Tukum is Kotz's grandson. He is proud boy, and comes across as arrogant. He is skilled in tracking and hunting. He and Justin get off to a bad start and clash several times.
Tukum is absolutely vital to the kids' survival and he helps them in many ways. He has a quaint way of looking at things. Tukum loves to learn new words and ultimately wants
to learn to read English.
"It is better to be alive and called a nasty, smelly monkey than be dead."
Appears In:
Chronicles of the Stone Book 3
Tezcatlipoca
Also known as Smoking Mirror, Tezcatlipoca has dreams of re-establishing the old Aztec Empire, and is prepared to go to any lengths to achieve this.
He proves to be a formidable adversary to both Adam and Dr. Khalid. Adam in particular is in grave danger from this man. Tezcatlipoca is not interested
in getting the Third Stone of Power for himself; but he is interested in anything that will cement his hold on superstitious people who believe him to be
a god, even if it means a human sacrifice!
"But we know that underneath the skin, just scratch the surface, people want blood, the old violent way, the worship of hungry gods."
Appears In:
Chronicles of the Stone Book 3
Juan
Juan owns the plane that Dr. Khalid sabotages to delay the kids getting to the Third Stone of Power. He is loyal and brave, and wants to help Isabel save the kids and James.
His moment comes when he is absolutely vital to the rescue. He can't believe his luck!
"This is so exciting. It is like the Hollywood action movies. I feel like Mr. Arnold Schwarzenegger or Mr. Sylvester Stallone. Maybe even The Rock!"
Appears In:
Chronicles of the Stone Book 3
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