Attilan
| Location: Attilan | |
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| First Seen: | July 6, 2006 |
Birthplace of Crystal Amaquelin and Medusa Amaquelin
Attilan is located in the Azores, which are off the coast of Portugal. It has a moderate climate, with mild annual oscillation. The land consists of beaches, broadleaf forests and two major cities. The capital of Attilan is also named Attilan, lending a bit of confusion to outsiders. There is also one major mountain range with one or two inactive volcanoes. Attilan has two official languages, Portuguese and English. The colors of the flag and coat of arms are purple and yellow. The anthem is “An Accolade to Attilan” and the motto is “Diversity is the rule of nature.”
Attilan is fairly self-functioning. Due to the size and nature of the island, the people of Attilan are able to supply most of their own foodstuffs. They export a variety of exotic fruits and are well known for their wine and art. While technologically on par with the U.S., Attilan does have to import some of the necessary materials. There is one airport, with commercial flights having to go through Portugal before traveling to Attilan.
The government is a constitutional monarchy (like England and other European countries), meaning there is a democratic government, but still a ceremonial royal class. The primary royal family is the Boltagons, consisting of Agon (king), Rynda (queen) (now both deceased), Blackagar (king) and his brother Maximus (prince). Agon’s brother, Lord Quelin, also resided in Attilan and was married to Lady Ambur until their deaths in the same plane crash that killed the king and queen. Medusalith and Crystal are their children. There are a handful of other individuals that compose the royal court.
On June 25, 2007, the entire island disappeared, for reasons unknown to all but a very few. It corresponded with the deaths of the King and Queen, as well as Lord and Lady Amaquelin (the parents of Medusa and Crystal) in a plane crash. Trapped in an alternate dimension as the result of a powers flare from a panicked teen, two years passed before the effect was reversed. During this time, Boltagon succeeded to the throne, marrying Medusa in a show of commitment to his country and a desire to project stability. When contact with the outside world was established, however, it was discovered that only a month had passed in the 'real' world, generating a whole new range of issues.
During that time of isolation, Crystal Amaquelin was instrumental in creating an Xavier's-esque school, called The Amaquelin and Boltagon School for Abilities Enhancement, for mutants on the island. It now provides an alternative training centre for young mutants looking for a haven. In 2011, following an attack on the mansion, Crystal returned permanently to Attilan, to assist her sister with her duties and to resume teaching at the school.
In February 2012, there an incident involving former resident Sooraya Qadir, who had left due to pressure from Islamic extremists to marry one of their own. Having returned to Attilan to testify in the trial against them, she discovered they had escaped and her former roommate Leyu Yoshida was abducted and used as leverage to force her into the marriage.
Noted Residents
Besides Attilan's current Queen and crown princess, there are a number of current residents of Attilan who have connections with Professor Charles Xavier.
| Cessily Kincaid available for applications |
Former student at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Cessily moved to the Attilan School in October 2008 following the Day Zero crisis.
PB: Kate Mara
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| Danielle Moonstar available for applications |
Following the alteration of her powers by Blaquesmith, Dani relocated to Attilan in September 2009 to rebuild her life among a 'safer' environment for mutants.
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| Leyu Yoshida available for applications |
Leyu decided to transfer to the school in Attilan for her senior year of high school as her brother still had not returned from Muir in August 2011.
PB: Erina Mano
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| Pietro Maximoff available for applications |
A friend of the royal family, Pietro was offered the position of Security Chief in October 2007 and has been on the island since.
PB: Til Schweiger
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| Tatiana Caban available for applications |
Another student from Xavier's, who had trouble accepting her mutancy, Tatiana relocated to Attilan in July 2009.
PB: Emily Rios |
