Huitznahuacan is a peaceful, innocent city nestled in a hidden valley, whose citizens are as ignorant of war and strife as they are of the world outside. Recently, however, portents have indicated that the coming year will bring momentous events, perhaps even the reincarnation of the god Quetzalcoatl. Meanwhile, the Toltec Topiltzin, emperor of the vast northern realms, has heard of Huitznahuacan and set out to add it to his empire. Mistaken identities, miscommunication, and an evil high priest threaten the pacifistic Huitznahuatecs' attempts to stave off the invasion. Creator of Celtic fantasy and re-teller of Norse, Chinese, and other myths, Morris is considered, along with Tolkien and Eddison, one of the three great fantasy stylists of the century. This newly-discovered novel of Aztec fantasy reaffirms his reputation as a true master of the genre.