Attilan
Attilan is a place that features in Marvel Comics.
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History
Overview
As an ancient kingdom, it was led by a long line of Inhuman rulers who ushered them people of Attilan into the modern age. (Inhuman v1 #6)
Notable location's within the city include:
- Terrigen Chambers : located within the Attilan Undercity where the Terrigen were cultivated. (Realm of Kings: Inhumans v1 #1)
- Temple of Randac : a site that included a dais where the tradition of Terrigenesis was conducted with young children went through the metamorphosis where small chambers contained the sacred Terrigen needed for the transformation. (Uncanny X-Men: First Class v1 #1)
- Pit of the Dead : a site where the bodies of deceased Inhuman's was lowered and considered a hallowed area. (Inhumans: The Great Refuge v1 #1)
- Concourse of Ancestors : located within the Attilan Undercity. (Realm of Kings: Inhumans v1 #1)
- Weeping Tower : a site holding priests that taught martial arts and was where Karnak learnt his combat skills. (Uncanny X-Men: First Class v1 #2)
Within the towers of Attilan, there were the sacred Terrigen Laboratory where the Terrigen Mists were housed that served as the catalyst for releasing the Inhuman's genetic potential. (Inhumans: The Great Refuge v1 #1) Beneath Attilan, there were caverns where the Terrigen crystals were stored where they were exposed to heat and water to produce the Terrigen Mist. These caverns were considered sacred and only a select few were allowed entry with only ceremonial guards kept and air barriers used to prevent the mists from flooding Attilan as no Inhuman would dare break the sanctity of the site. Entry into the cavern was also dangerous without a protective suit as there was the risk irreversible genetic trauma. (Son of M v1 #2)
One component within Attilan allowed it to function as a veritable space going vessel where it could be powered by sources such as Black Bolt's voice with this being part of the Agon Contingency. (Mighty Avengers v1 #28)
In other media
Television
Appearances
- Realm of Kings: Inhumans v1 #1:
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