The Celestial Empire AKA Qin
The Empire in General
The Celestial Empire is the central setting and civilization in Forge of Destiny, home to multiple Provinces which due to Pre-Imperial history and the formation of the Empire are often host to significant cultural differences and ethnicities.
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The Emerald Seas
The Thousand Lakes
The Golden Fields
The easternmost province of the empire beyond Ebon Rivers, it is most famously known as the Grave of the Sun due to the story Lu Guanxi, one of the Celestial Empire's greatest heroes, and his final stand. Currently in large part a wasteland due to a catastrophic war 14,000 years ago between the Ducal Lu family and the Twilight King's undead hordes and the final sacrifice of the Lu's ancestor spirit The Purifying Sun.The Gu Clan
Gu Xiulan
A scion of the Gu vicontiel clan of the Golden Fields province. Ling Qi’s friend. Unhappily engaged to Fan Yu.
Gu Xiulan, of the Gu clan from the Golden Fields
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Linhuo
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Gu Yanmei
Recently Promoted to a Core Disciple of the Argent Peak Sect. Xiulan’s Older Sister. Scion of the Gu vicomital clan of the Golden Fields province.
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Ai Xiaoli
Mother of Gu Xiulan and her sisters
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The Han Clan
Han Jian
Scion of the Han Marquis clan of the Golden Fields province. Friend of Ling Qi. Rejected Xiulan. Second year Outer Sect member.
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Heijin
Tiger. Cousin and bonded spirit beast to Han Jian- Tropes
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Han Fang
Han Jian’s adopted cousin. Mute after taking a knife meant for Han Jian
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The Fan Clan
Fan Yu
A scion of the Fan comital clan of the Golden Fields province. Friend of Han Jian. Xiulan’s fiance. Second year Outer Sect member.
The Western Territories
A relatively recent addition to the Empire as it was conquered by Sun Shao under the reign of the current Empress' grandfather, it lies beyond Thousand Lakes as the western border of the Empire. The territory is comprised of a truly hellish jungle environment where cities are constantly under siege from a strong barbarian presence and the jungle itself. By all accounts nothing can live outside the walled enclaves unless it is a barbarian. The western lords are still loyal to the Empire, but there are indications this may be breaking down as they go native.The Sun Clan
Ji Rong
Former member of a street gang. Joined up with Sun Liling
Ji Rong, a particularly hotheaded student at the Argent Sect
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Sun Liling
Sun Liling
Sun Liling, Crimson Princess, heiress of the Sun clan
"Nah, I’m just keeping to the natural order of things, the strong rise to the top, you know? And I’m thinking you’re less qualified than I thought, if you haven’t even broken through to green or bronze yet."
Scion of the Sun Ducal Clan and great-granddaughter of Sun Shao, King of the Western Territories. Opposed Cai Renxiang and her faction in the Outer Sect.
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Dharitri
An unusual and highly bloodthirsty spirit from the depths of the Jungle. It looks like a tall and willowy foreign woman with bronze skin, dressed in red scarves.- Tropes
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Sun Shao
Lu Feng
Vassal and ally of Sun Liling and Scion of the Lu comital clan of the Western Territories. Friend of Ji Rong
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Savage Seas
A province of islands and storm wracked seas to the far north of the Empire, it is the seat of the Xuan and their massive Xuan Wu. Patrolled by a large fleet of ships built using wood from the Emerald Seas and other places in the Empire, it fights off many sea spirits and barbarians living in the waters. During the Reign of Emperor Li, the Living Isle-Sublime Ancestor of the Savage Seas-gave fought off the barbarians' champion, the Father of Depths. Tsunamis, earthquakes and storms tore through harbors and shores. The destruction spread inland but the Living Isle was victorious. Xuan Shi
Xuan Shi, defensive focused Formation Crafter
A shy and reserved Book Worm, Xuan Shi is also a Ducal scion from the Savage Seas. Since he has the cultivation resources and advantages of any ducal scion, Xuan Shi is also a Badass Bookworm.Friend to Ling Qi and a powerful craftsman and lover of literature- Tropes
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The Heavenly Peaks
The central mountainous province of the empire around which all other lands extend, home of the Imperial Seat, and the Mount Tai Spirit Stone mines. These mines provide one of the foundation pillars for the Mu Dynasty's control of the Empire as Emperor's and Empresses. Emperor Mu An
The previous emperor. He was a reformist who created the Ministry of Integrity to clamp down on corruption as well as the Great Sects. He recently ascended to become the death aspected Great Spirit Inexorable Justice.
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Empress Mu Xiang
The current empress. Former member of the Ministry of Integrity. Her Mother was an imperial consort to Emperor An and a White Serpent Bai. Her mother was assassinated by the Bai because the ruling faction of the White Serpents opposed closer relations with the Imperial Family
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Kang Zihao
Scion of the Kang comital clan of the Heavenly Peaks province. His father is the current head of the Imperial Guard. Former ally of Sun Liling. Bai Meizhen plans on killing him for his insult regarding her dead mother, Bai Meilin.
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The Ebon Rivers
A river filled inner province to the east of the Heavenly Peaks with sacred rules of hospitality and story telling, it is the seat of the Zheng Clan and their hollow mountain home. Due to his nature, fragments of the Reveler are known to roam the Province while his body sleeps below the Zheng's mountain home. Little else is known of this province. Huang Da
Scion of the Huang comital clan of the Ebon Rivers province. Blind. Had a crush on Ling Qi and Li Suyin, which was emphatically not returned
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Wen Ai
Scion of the Wen comital clan of the Ebon Rivers province. Lost to Gu Xiulan in the New Year’s tournament. Formerly blackmailed after Ling Qi stole her love letters.
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The Alabaster Sands
Very little is known of this northern inner province which borders the Savage Seas. The Jin rule it, though this is uncertain. All that is known otherwise is that the sands are spiritually active and strengthen metals to which they are added.Spirits and Spirit Beasts
The Moon
Hidden Moon- It is the Great Spirit representing the new moon. It hoards secrets and knowledge. Xin is an aspect of the Hidden Moon. It is currently a patron of Ling Qi
Dreaming Moon- It is the Great Spirit representing the waning gibbous. It represents Dreams, and creation. Sixiang is an aspect of the Dreaming Moon. It is currently a patron of Ling Qi
Grinning Moon- It is the Great Spirit representing the Waning Crescent. It represents mischief, thieves and cleverness. It is currently a patron of Ling Qi
Bloody Moon- It is the Great Spirit representing the Waxing Crescent. It represents Vengeance and Justice. It oversaw a Dream Trial in the Inner Sect set during a Weilu Civil War.
Reflective Moon- It is the Great Spirit representing the Twin Half Moons. It is linked to self-reflection, contemplation, peace and togetherness. Diplomats often invoke this moon.
Guiding Moon- It is the Great Spirit representing the Full Moon. It represents travelers and sailors, and is strongly associated with revealing mystery.
Mother Moon- It is the Great Spirit representing the Waning Gibbous. It represents the family, motherhood and fertility.
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The Sun
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Zeqing
A powerful Ice Spirit who lived at the peak of White Cloud Mountain (The Outer Sect Mountain). Tutored Ling Qi in Music, Cold and Darkness. Mother to Hanyi. Currently Deceased
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Outside the Empire
The Cloud Tribes
A nomadic people that lives in the clouds over the mountains of The WallThe White Sky Confederation
Settled people living around the south poleYa-lith-kai
Corpse eating, rat like enemies of the empire. Allied with the Cloud Tribes and attacked the Emerald SeasHa-yith-kai
Corpse eating, rat like people that live under Xiangmen. After a visit from Cai Shenhua they became tributaries of the Emerald Seas. Tcho-Ri
The ambassador to the Emerald Seas.
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