The Aztec Chief (
The man is the chieftain of an Aztec tribe that flourished in Mexico centuries ago. He is the second character introduced in the entire series, and serves as a prefigure to the power of the Stone Mask.
Although his opening scene is omitted from the anime adaptation, he appears as part of a mural in the ending sequence, Roundabout.
Appearance
The chief was a man of muscular build with long shoulder-length hair. He is only shown wearing the Stone Mask, covering his face. He is shirtless with a leopard-pelt cape and wristbands, a necklace with fangs, and a loincloth.
In the Stardust Crusaders OVA, he wears a blue feathered headdress beneath beneath the Stone Mask along with wrist wraps, a sleeveless tunic, and a loincloth. He also has a sun marking on each hand.
Color Schemes
Personality
As the leader of his tribe, he is viewed by his people as proud and powerful. He is shown to be power-hungry, as he declares that he has finally gained eternal life after becoming a vampire. He also seems to be careless in regards to his people, as he slams one of his followers into the ground after draining their life force. His tribe is known to be cannibalistic and to hold sacrificial rituals similar to the one shown.[2]
Abilities
After obtaining vampiric abilities from the Stone Mask, the chieftain demonstrates being able to drain the life force out of people. In addition, he also demonstrates incredible strength, creating a large crevice from slamming a human into the ground.
History
Background
The chieftain of an Aztec tribe, he performed sacrficial rituals for his people.[2]
Phantom Blood
Long before the events of Phantom Blood, the chieftain, wearing a Stone Mask, sacrifices a maiden on an altar as part of a ritual. His mask absorbs her blood and pierces his brain, turning him into a vampire. He proudly announces that he's gained eternal life, and then asks one of his followers to sacrifice his life-force; the follower obliges, and so the chief absorbs his blood. The rest of the tribe cheer for their leader.
It is unknown what happens afterward, as it is stated that this tribe disappeared from history, leaving only their ruins, never to be seen again. Nonetheless, the time of his tribe was the earliest known appearance of the Stone Mask.[2]
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 1: Prologue (Flashback)
Live Action AppearancesQuotes
QuotesVideo Games
Phantom Blood (PS2)
The Aztec Chief is playable in the Phantom Blood PS2 game in Extra Battle Mode, where he must defeat 15 Aztecs at the sacrificial altar. His special attacks utilize the knife he wields.
during damage
(LV0-3)
All-Star Battle (PS3)
The Aztec Chief appears as a Campaign Support Character in All-Star Battle with his mask granting the player an increase in strength and defense.
All-Star Battle R (Various)
TranslatedLocalized
A mask used in sacrificial Aztec ceremonies.[2] When touched by blood, it shoots out a mass of bone spicules that stimulate the victim's brain, causing a vampiric transformation.
A mask used in sacrificial Aztec ceremonies. When touched by blood, it shoots out a mass of bone spicules that stimulate the victim's brain, causing a vampiric transformation. |
アステカ文明の『血の儀式』で使用されていた仮面。血液が付着すると複数の骨針が飛び出す仕掛けになっており、着用者の脳を刺激して吸血鬼へと変化させる。 |
The Aztec Chief returns from All-Star Battle in All-Star Battle R to appear as a Support Effect (サポート効果, Sapōto Kōka) titled The Mysterious Stone Mask (神秘の石仮面, Shinpi no Ishi Kamen), costing 
900G, and increasing the attack and defense of the player who applies it.
The panel used for the Support Effect's image is from the Aztec Tribe's sacrifice of a young woman for the Stone Mask.[2]
Gallery
Lifts his blade to sacrifice a maiden and harvest her blood
Key frame of the Chief about to behead the Maiden
Drenches himself and the Stone Mask in the Maiden's blood
Stone Mask absorbing the Maiden's blood
Activates and pierces the Chief's head
Lets out a bright glow from the activation of the blood
Empowered by the Stone Mask, it changes his strength and physique
Aztec Chief in the Phantom Blood PS2 game
Aztec Chief's Render
Support icon in All-Star Battle
Aztec chief body perspective model sheet from the Phantom Blood movie
Chieftain stabbing the maiden in Roundabout
Chara Heroes; Part 1
Adventure Battle Card; Aztec Chief
The Stone Mask
