According to legend, the founders of Tec were Tactimia and Tectona, who were twin brother and sister. In some versions of the story, they are descended from Phatos, god of Civilization. Teccan records go back several centuries before the founding of the Teccan Empire, but the exact date of the founding is not known.
Tactimia was a deft swordsman, who always charged into battle right away. Tectona, on the other hand, was a great archer, and never went into battle without a plan.
On the fall equinox, the twins were wandering from far away, and came upon the mouth of a river, where a large hill overlooked the ocean. Here, they wished to build their new home. As they crossed the river and set foot on the hill, it was clear that they were not alone.
A blue dragon swooped down on the twins from above, and they were forced to defend themselves. With Tactimia engaged in battle, Tectona had no choice but to rush to his side. The battle was a fierce affair, but the dragon eventually gained the upper hand. Right as the dragon was about to finish Tactimia off with a storm-infused bite, the lightly-armored Tectona jumped in front of her brother.
The dragon did not hesitate and took a giant bite, devouring Tectona whole. Upon seeing this, Tactimia swung his sword with the force of an entire army, wounding the dragon severely. The dragon was driven off and was never seen again, but Tectona was dead. In honor of his sister, Tactimia named the settlement Tec, which had been her childhood nickname.
The fertile lands around Tec fed it well, and it was soon a major city. To this day, its coat of arms features a dragon, a memory of an ancient enemy.