Cemanahuac Southlands

The Southlands is one of the southern regions of the Cemanahuac. It is comprised by the modern Oaxaca State in Mexico. Home of a wide variety of cultures, among them the Zapotec and Mixtec.

This is the first region featured in Codex Black and the main setting for the "Introduction Arc" (Ch. 01 - 02) and the "Oaxaca Arc" (Ch. 03 - ??).

Sub-regions
The Southlands region is divided in several sub-regions. These vary greatly in climate, vegetation, terrain and cultures.

Central Valleys
The most densely populated region. A group of valleys inhabited mostly by Zapotec people.

Some important locations in the Central Valleys are Lyobaa, Zaachila, Sahayuco, Huaxyacac and the ruins of the ancient city of Danni Dipaa.

Southern Highlands
The Southern Highlands is a mountain range that separates the Valleys from the Coast. It is home to the southern Zapotecs and several other ethnic groups. Even though this region is subject to attacks by hostile groups from the Valleys and the Coast, it is the only region that has managed an independence from the conquest attempts by the Coquitao Cosijoeza. It's has a rugged terrain and most cities and villages are built on the sides of hills and mountains. This is the home region of Donaji.

Important locations include Quie Yelaag and Quiaabeche. Other important cities are Pelopeniza, Quietila and Huihuogui, all of which are hostile to each other.

Isthmus
The Isthmus is the land between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It has large tropical lowlands and also a large area of jungles. The eastern part of the region features the Chimalapas Jungle. This is the jungle in which both Donaji & Itzcacalotl first met in Chapter 1. In the western portion near the coast, several cities and villages thrive. This area was conquered by Cosijoeza's predecessors, reason why he moved his seat of power from Zaachila to Danniguibeche and fortified the settlement in the hill of Guiengola as the last line of defense against the Mexica invaders.

Important locations include Cacalotepec (hidden in the eastern jungle), and near the coast Galahuiguichi, Danniguibeche and the hilltop fortress of Guiengola.

Mixteca
The Mixteca, also known as "Mixteca Alta" is a group of valleys inhabited by the Mixtec people. It is home to two of the Three Great Southern Oracles: Lady 9-Grass and Lord 1-Death. At the beginning of Codex Black, this region is the target of a campaign by the Triple Alliance due to a revolt in the city of Añute.

Important locations include Añute, Ñuutnoo-Huahi Andehui, Ñuu Ndecu (home of Lord 1-Death), and Ñuu Ndeya (home of Lady 9-Grass).