Aztec Chief
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 appears as 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 Stone Mask with blue feathers on it, 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 man is the chief of a cannibalistic Aztec tribe that flourished in Mexico around the 12th-16th century.[2] His tribe is known to have done sacrificial rituals.
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 cult members to become one of his life force; the member agrees, and so the chieftain absorbs the member's blood. The rest of the tribe cheers for the chieftain.
It is unknown what happens afterward, as it is stated that he and his 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)
Anime Appearances- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 8 (OVA): Iggy the Fool and N'Doul the GEB (Pt. I) (Flashback)
Quotes
Quotes- “Woooooaah! I've finally obtained... eternal life! (おぉお〜ん 我はついに手に入れたぞ！！永遠の生命を！, Oooooon... Ware wa tsuini teniireta zo!! Eien no inochi o!)”—Aztec Chief, Chapter 1: Prologue
- “You! Will you be my life? (汝！わたしの生命となるか！, Nanji! Watashi no inochi to naru ka!)”—Aztec Chief, Chapter 1: Prologue
- “I can drain his life! And this Stone Mask has given me the power of a true ruler! (生命を吸いとるッ！そして！この石仮面から真の支配者の力を手に入れたぞ！, Inochi o sui toru! Soshite! Kono ishikamen kara shin no shihai-sha no chikara o teniireta zo!)”—Aztec Chief, Chapter 1: Prologue
Video Games
Phantom Blood (PS2)
during damage
(LV0-3)All Star Battle (PS3)
He appears as a Campaign Support Character in All-Star Battle with his mask granting the player an increase in strength and defense.
Gallery
Chieftain stabbing the maiden in Roundabout
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 body perspective model sheet from the Phantom Blood movie
Aztec Chief in the Phantom Blood PS2 game
Aztec Chief's Render
Support icon in All Star Battle
Chara Heroes; Part 1
Adventure Battle Card; Aztec Chief
The Stone Mask
