Notes on Kukulkan

General Overview

• Kukulkan, also known as Waxaklahun Ubah Kan or the Sage of the Stolen Flame, is a quest-exclusive NPC in Genshin Impact.
• Appears in the World Quest "Moment of Awakening" within the "Lost Traveler in the Ashen Realm" series.
• Historical character from Natlan who interacted with dragons and humans.

Appearance

• Brown and beige scales with a humanoid upper and serpentine lower body.
• Features include a tail with a green feathered tip, flat horns, talons, and green feather bundles on the face.
• Wears white and grey robes with patterns and floats Phlogiston-imbued stone structures behind.
• Capable of disguising as a human; linked to characters like Bona, Manqu, and Titu.

Quests and Events

• Appears in key quests:
  • "A Finale Emberforged"
  • "Lost Traveler in the Ashen Realm" - Act III: "The Tonatiuh Quivers"

Story Background

• Created by his brother Xiuhcoatl from the primal flame.
• Served as Regent for the dragon civilization in Natlantea.
• Believed in sharing dragon knowledge with humans to prevent downfall.
• Stole Phlogiston to empower humans.
• Mentored the first human, Chaac, foretelling a savior from his lineage.
• Had a son, Och-kan, to bridge dragons and humans.
• Attempted to educate humans on Phlogiston but was disheartened by their misuse.
• His actions led to a trial, which was interrupted by Xiuhcoatl.

Final Story Arc

• Known as Waxaklahun Ubah Kan to the Natlans.
• Involved in shaping humanity's rise and dragons' fall.
• Encountered Little One, guiding them to make a pivotal choice against reversing creation.
• Accepted humanity's potential despite challenges and faded contently.

Trivia

• Influenced Natlan graffiti art.
• Story parallels real-world myth "Theft of Fire."

Etymology

• The name Kukulkan means "feathered serpent" in Yucatec Maya.
• Associated with Mayan and Aztec mythology deities and symbols of power.

Language Translations

• Provides translations for Kukulkan and Waxaklahun Ubah Kan across multiple languages.

Change History

• Initially introduced in Version 5.0, renamed in subsequent updates.

References

• Cites multiple in-game events and lore entries for detailed background.