Shatil

Shatil was a young priest of Zaltec in Palul and brother of Erixitl.

History
Considering his sister and his father Lotil weak for their compassion Shatil decided to join the clergy of Zaltec. In 1361 DR he became the his prime assistant of the high priest Zitli.

Zitli conspired with the Nexal high priest Hoxitl in order to arrange an ambush against the Golden Legion at Palul. Under Shatil's suggestion, Zitli decided to use Erixitl as a translator.

He and Zitli were at Zaltec's pyramid during the false party. However, when the legionaries started attacking the hidden Nexalan warriors, it became clear that they had uncovered the plot. Zitli sacrificed his life to allow Shatil to escape via a secret passage in order to explain the situation to Hoxitl.

Arrived in Nexal Shatil introduced to Hoxitl and asked to join the Viperhands in order to destroy the strangers. Hoxitl was very pleased by the young priest and inducted him in the Viperhands. Later Hoxitl instructed Shatil that his sister was a danger to Zaltec and need to be killed and Shatil was the best choice as assassin. The high priest also gave to him the Talon of Zaltec to help in his mission. Shatil in search of his sister met Halloran and Lord Poshtli, that welcomed him with no suspect. Gradually Shatil started reconsidering the will of Zaltec, no believing that his god want the death of his sister. When finally he met her Shatil no acted against Erixitl. With the arrive of the couatl Chitikas and the treachery of the Ancient Ones finally unveiled, Shatil totally joined his sister and her companions. Shatil explained to them where was located the lair of the Ancient Ones inside the Mount Zatal. During the fighting in the Highcave Shatil was killed by some arrow fired by the drow.