Antonio the Mentor was a mysterious figure who always appeared unexpectedly and on foot. His presence drew people’s attention, and he always began his lessons at the very hour when the sunset flared in the sky. He spoke of how droughts, epidemics, and swarms of snakes had fallen upon their country, while the government did nothing to help the people. He urged everyone to forget about everyday needs and gather for battle against the “Antichrist”—the Republic.