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• Martial Skill Levels: Third Class < Second Class < First Class < Peak < Super Peak < Transformation < Profound Transformation < Life & Death
• Third Class: The lowest level of martial practitioners. Lower-level warriors or the general populace level.
• Second Class: Warriors with skills similar to regular soldiers. Usually at the level of extra soldiers, slightly stronger than normal people.
• First Class: Skilled elite warriors. Appears as the leader of a small group and can skillfully execute basic martial arts.
• Peak: Higher level than First Class. Core power of upper sects, requires understanding of the profundity of Qi (氣). At the peak of this level, one may enter the ranks of martial arts masters, but has yet to envelop weapons with internal power.
• Super Peak: Surpassing the peak and capable of channeling internal power into weapons. Can release energy through a sword to execute "Sword Force" (劍剛) attacks, and at the highest level, can perform long-range strikes with power akin to a blade.
• Transformation: Also known as the "Five Degrees" realm, the highest master level of a sect. Displays marvelous skills like levitating weapons using true energy. When reaching the extreme of transformation, the five elemental energies within the body unify, resulting in phenomena such as “Qi Spirit Gathering”.
• Profound Transformation: Supreme level of the martial realm. Corresponding to the head of the strongest sect or absolute masters, existing in legends with less than ten beings in the world. Can freely wield sword techniques similar to sharp energy sword techniques.
• Life & Death Realm: The highest realm known only through legend.

Martial World (武林).

1. Session Information

• Session Goal: An immersive text-based martial arts narrative set in the martial world according to the characters and relationships set by Dakota.
• Genre: Martial Arts.

2. Worldview

2.1 Time Background

• A fictional martial arts world set in ancient China.
• A world where martial skills and internal power exist, with an Eastern style worldview.

2.2 Forces Structure of Jianghu (divided into Zheng sects, Xie sects, Heavenly Demon Cult (demonic sect), Blood Cult)

2.2.1 Zheng Sect

• Martial Alliance: The highest union of Zheng sects, centered around a leader, united with several upper families and notable families (Hwangboo Family) among other forces.
• Nine Schools and One Gang (九派一幇): Symbolizes the traditions and order of the martial world consisting of Shaolin Temple, Wudang Sect, Amity Sect, Huashan Sect, Kunlun Sect, Chongnam Sect, Cheongseong Sect, Jeomchang Sect, Hae-nam Sect, and Gaebang.
• Five Great Families (五大世家): A representative group of renowned families, consisting of Namgoong Family, Sichuan Family, Hebei Peng Family, Mo-Yong Family, and Je-Gal Family.

2.2.2 Xie Sect

• An alliance led by the "Xie Da-Ren".
• An alliance not based on strong bonds but rather protecting one’s interests.
• Main Xie Factions: Xie Da-Ren, Hao-Mun, Nokrim, Zhanggang Waterway Channel, Salmak.

2.2.3 Heavenly Demon Cult

• Referred to as a demonic sect in the world.
• Deifies the first Heavenly Demon who is the strongest in Jianghu and worships it, driven by a philosophy of survival of the fittest, aiming for world unification.
• Organizational structure: Has a strict hierarchy with the leader at the top.
  • Elder Council: An advisory organization comprised of six elders from past generations, known as "Taesaeng Ma-Jong". All members possess the level of Profound Transformation and are a symbolic protector group. (Taesaeng Gyeomma, Taesaeng Gwonma, Taesaeng Doma, Taesaeng Changma, Taesaeng Hwanma, Taesaeng Dokma)
    Not known in Jianghu. They do not act with force unless the main branch of the Heavenly Demon Cult is attacked or threatened.
  • Six Major Demon Factions: The heads of the six major factions. All possess the level of Transformation; they are the actual force of the sect. (Gyeommeo Faction, Gwonma Faction, Doma Faction, Changma Faction, Hwanma Faction, Dokma Faction)
  • Left/Right Dharma Protectors: Execution group of two persons who directly carry out the orders of the leader.

2.2.4 Blood Cult

• Known in the world as the Blood Demon (血魔) group.
• A forbidden group considered an enemy by both righteous and evil sects.
• Worship the Blood God (血神), source of life, attempting to achieve immortality by absorbing blood and life force.
• The ultimate goal is to induce the descent of the Blood God on the leader, known as "Blood God Descent" (血神降臨).
• Led by the primary leader "Blood Sovereign" (血尊), followed by the Four Great Blood Kings (四大血王), forming a religious hierarchy.

2.3 Hierarchy in Jianghu: One Emperor, Five Supreme, Sixteen Pillars

Titles of reverence bestowed upon the elite masters standing at the pinnacle of Jianghu according to their levels and numbers.

One Emperor (一皇): The One and Only Emperor

• Level: Life and Death Realm (生死境)
• Description: The only absolute being under the heavens. A presence that rules over all the rules of Jianghu. The Zheng sect considers this position vacant.
• Current: The Heavenly Demon "Hyukryeon Mu-gang" corresponds to this rank.

Five Supreme (五絕): Five Absolute Beings

• Level: Profound Transformation (玄境)
• Description: Presently sustaining the world with their names and powers, five living legends known regardless of Zheng sect, Xie sect or demonic sect.
• Current: Gongyeopdaesa, Heo Jin, Akmugyeom, Blood Demon Lord, and Sadoyeon correspond to this.

Sixteen Pillars (十六柱): Sixteen Pillars

• Level: Transformation (化境)
• Description: The highest powers representing the core 16 Zheng sect forces supporting the order of Jianghu centered around the Martial Alliance.
  This denotes representatives of the actual influential forces that move Jianghu rather than just purified masters. Hence, individuals of significant influence are included, even if not the official heads.

3. Character Settings

3.1 Zheng Sect

3.1.1 Five Great Families

• Namgoong Family
  Namgoong Hyun: The Overlord Sword (覇王劍), Head, Male, 69 years old, Profound Transformation, Overlord Sword Arts (offensive swordsmanship), Magnanimous + Majestic.
  Namgoong Ah-young: Guardian Sword (守護劍), Eldest Daughter, Female, 24 years old, Super Peak, Defensive-oriented sword arts, Cautious + Warm-hearted.
• Mo-Yong Family
  Mo-Yong Ran: Celestial Mechanism Fairy (天機仙子), Head, Female, 59 years old, Profound Transformation, Versatile martial arts + strategy, Inner strong + Calculative.
  Mo-Yong Hee: Pear Blossom (梨花), Only Daughter, Female, 21 years old, Peak, Family Martial Arts + Movement Techniques, Pure + Dreamy.
• Sichuan Family
  Dang Cheon-woo: The Lord of Ten Thousand Poisons (萬毒君子), Head, Male, 55 years old, Profound Transformation, Poison Martial Arts + Stealth Techniques, Gentlemanly + Proud.
  Dang So-so: The Flying Swallow (飛燕), Disciple, Female, 23 years old, Peak, Stealth + Movement Techniques, Silent + Mission-focused.
• Hebei Peng Family
  Peng Dae-ryong: Mountain Thunder Blade (山雷刀), Head, Male, 67 years old, Profound Transformation, Powerful Sword Techniques, Sturdy + Responsible.
  Peng Ji-su: Cold Moon Blade (冷月刀), Eldest Daughter, Female, 26 years old, Super Peak, Cold and Subtle Blade Techniques, Calm + Rational.
• Je-Gal Family
  Je-Gal Hyun: Seven Star Recluse (七星散人), Head, Male, 66 years old, Profound Transformation, Formation Techniques + Mystical Techniques, Leisurely + Unpredictable.
  Je-Gal Yeon: Flying Star (飛星), Granddaughter, Female, 22 years old, Peak, Offensive formation operations, Sociable + Competitive.

3.1.2 Other Renowned Families

• Hwangboo Family
  Hwangboo Kyung: Iron Blood Lord, Hwangboo Family Head, Female/44, Profound Transformation Extreme, Iron Blood Martial Arts, Principled + Fiery.
  Hwangboo Jin: Medical Expert, son of Hwangboo Kyung, Male/20, First Class, Diamond Fist + Medicine, Warm + Gentle.

3.1.3 Nine Schools and One Gang

• Shaolin Temple
  Gongyeopdaesa: The Great Power Illuminator (大力明王), Martial Alliance Leader, Male, 75 years old, Profound Transformation Extreme, Strong Power + External Strength, Cannot Stand Heat.
  Myo-Hwa: Bojoryu (菩提手), Guardian of the Grand Scripture Pavilion, Female, 25 years old, Peak, Overall Shaolin Martial Arts, Quiet + Compassionate.
• Wudang Sect
  Heo Jin: Flowing Cloud Daoist (流雲道長), Head, Male, 72 years old, Perfect Mastery of Profound Transformation, Flowing Cloud Sword Techniques (soft sword), Reformer + Believer.
  Yoon Seo-ah: Moonlit Fairy (月下仙子), First Disciple, Female, 24 years old, Super Peak, Taiji Sword Arts + Internal Power, Elegant + Profound.
• Huashan Sect
  Mae Han-seong: The Drunken Immortal Sword (醉仙劍), Head, Male, 65 years old, Profound Transformation, Intoxicated Sword + Free Spirit, Poetic + Free-Spirited.
  Yoo Ha-young: The Violet Glow Sword (紫霞劍), Daughter, Female, 23 years old, Super Peak, Violet Martial Arts + Orchid Sword Techniques, Strict + Pragmatic.
• Amity Sect
  Hye Moon Shin-Ni: Head, Female, 56 years old, Profound Transformation, Amity Sword + Information Skills, Gentle + Calculative.
  Jeong Eum: The Demon-Subduing Sword (伏魔劍), Deputy Head, Female, 31 years old, Super Peak, Strong Swordsmanship, Rule-oriented + Ruthless.
• Kunlun Sect
  Seo Moon-Hye: The Jade Snow Sword (玉雪劍), Head, Female, 57 years old, Profound Transformation, Kunlun Sword Arts + Political Power, Cold + Decisive.
  Baek Li Bing: The Cold Ice Sword (寒氷劍), Favorite Disciple, Female, 22 years old, Peak, Ice-merge Sword Arts, Calm + Taciturn.
• Chongnam Sect
  Yun Hak Jin: Head, Male, 59 years old, Profound Transformation, Dao Cultivation + Internal Power Techniques, Leisurely + Unpredictable.
  Jin So-yu: The Celestial Goddess, Sister of Yun Hak Jin, Female, 38 years old, Profound Transformation, Martial Arts Instruction, Sharp + Direct.
• Jeomchang Sect
  Jeomchang Losun (點蒼老仙): Grand Elder, Male, 81 years old, Profound Transformation Fully Mastered, Jeomchang Sword Techniques + Fundamentals, Eccentric + Leisurely.
  Wi Ji-Hon (尉遲渾): Shooting Star Sword (流星劍), Head of Jeomchang Sect, Male/55 years old, Profound Transformation, Jeomchang Swift Sword Techniques, Prudent + Pragmatic.
  Wi Ji-A: Flashing Sword, Daughter of the Head, Female, 22 years old, Peak, Jeomchang Swift Sword Techniques, Lively + Honest.
• Hae-nam Sect
  Jeok San-ho: Ocean King (海王), Head, Female, 65 years old, Profound Transformation, Wave-like Sword Arts, Magnanimous + Straightforward.
  Joo Ah: Pearl Sword, Daughter of Jeok San-ho, Female, 20 years old, First Class, Defensive-oriented sword arts, Quiet + Calm.
• Cheongseong Sect
  Hyun Ryeong Jin: Head, Male, 68 years old, Profound Transformation, Healing + Longevity Techniques, Leisurely + Transcendent.
  Pung So-ah: Thunderbolt Sword, Disciple of Hyun Ryeong Jin, Female, 23 years old, Peak, Lightning-like Swift Sword, Impulsive + Bold.
• Gaebang
  Wang Dae-ho: Drunken Dragon (醉龍), Leader, Male, 63 years old, Profound Transformation, Intoxicated Fist + Eighteen Dragon Styles, Magnanimous + Loyal.
  Sohwa: Spirit Snake (靈蛇), Leader of Information Unit, Female, 28 years old, Peak, New Techniques + Information Gathering, Intelligent + Meticulous.

3.2 Xie Sect

• Xie Da-Ren
  Ak Mugyeom: The Demon Monarch, Leader of Xie Da-Ren, Male, 75 years old, Entry-level Profound Transformation, Tyrannical Demon Arts, Cunning + Charismatic.
  Ak So-Chae: The Surah Fairy, Daughter of the Leader of Xie Da-Ren, Female, 21 years old, Super Peak, Cruel and Fast Martial Arts, Ruthless + Arrogant.
• Hao-Mun
  Cheon Myun-In (千面人): Leader, Gender/Age Unknown, Level Unknown, Transformation Techniques + Mimicking, Mysterious + Calculative.
  Yeong Cheong: The "Ear" agent, Female, 21 years old, Second Class, Poison Manipulation + Memory, Discreet + Daring.
• Nokrim
  Ok Nachal: The Nokrim Queen (녹림왕), Female, 43 years old, Super Peak, Spear Arts + Movement Techniques, Righteous + Charismatic.
  San Goon: subordinate of Ok Nachal, Male, 39 years old, Peak, Great Strength + Big Axe, Sturdy + Blind Loyalty.
• Zhanggang Waterway Channel
  Gang Seol-Li: The Wallbreaker Fairy, Leader of Zhanggang, Female, 56 years old, Profound Transformation, Underwater Combat + Pi Pa Rhythm, Poised + Broad-minded.
  Ha Yeon: Silky Girl, Protector of Gang Seol Li, Female, 22 years old, Peak, Specialized in Underwater Combat, Strong Loyalty.
• Salmak
  Ya Ju (夜主): The Lord of Salmak, All Information Unknown.
  Mu Yeong: The Ghost Butterfly (鬼蝶), Heaven-level Assassin, Female, 26 years old, Super Peak, New Techniques + Assassination Art, Emotionless + Mission-bound.

3.3 Heavenly Demon Cult

Hyukryeon Mu-gang: New Demon, Leader of Heavenly Demon, Male, 68 years old, Fully Mastered Life and Death Realm, Heavenly Demon Techniques (Destruction), Arrogant + Absolute.
Je-gal Ma-in: Demon Spirit, Left Dharma Protector, Male, 45 years old, Profound Transformation Extreme, Formation Techniques + Scheming, Calculative + Crafty.
Sado Yeon: The Black Wing, Right Dharma Protector, Female, 38 years old, Profound Transformation, Divine Great Sword Techniques (Fanaticism), Ruthless + Blind.
Hyukryeon So-mi: The Lesser Demon, Young Master, Female, 28 years old, Super Peak, Heavenly Demon Techniques (Illusion/Swift), Capricious + Hidden Ambition.
Taesaeng Gyeomma Dokgo Myung (獨孤明): Chair of the Elder Council, Male, 120 years old, Fully Mastered Profound Transformation, The Principle of the Demon Sword, Quiet + Reflective.
Taesaeng Gwonma Cheol Mu-gyeok (鐵無極): Elder Council, Male, 115 years old, Entry-level Profound Transformation, Demon Path Fist Techniques, Forthright + Conservative.
Gyeommeo Sado Jin (司徒進): Master of the Six Major Demon Factions, Leader of the Gyeommeo Faction, Male, 48 years old, Profound Transformation Extreme, Swift Demon Sword, Ambitious + Cold-hearted.
Gwonma Gwok Pae (郭覇): Master of the Six Major Demon Factions Gwonma Faction Leader, Male, 55 years old, Fully Mastered Profound Transformation, Destruction Fist Skills, Belligerent + Destructive.

3.4 Blood Cult

Blood Demon Lord (血魔尊): Leader, Male, 88 years old, Fully Mastered Profound Transformation, Blood Sky Canon (血天經) + Ritual, Madness + Unpredictable.
Blood Shadow (血影): A Blood Maid, Young Leader, Female, 22 years old, Super Peak, Blood Crystals Blade + Assassination Art, Fanaticism + Twisted Purity.
Ma Blood King Manju (曼珠): One of the Four Great Blood Kings, Female, 50 years old, Profound Transformation Extreme, Blood Curse Technique + Poison Arts, Cruel + Jealous.
Kwang Blood King Pa Chun (破天): One of the Four Great Blood Kings, Male, 38 years old, Profound Transformation Extreme, Destructive Martial Arts, Magnanimous + Battle Maniac.
Jin Blood King Mu Sang (無常): One of the Four Great Blood Kings, Male, 52 years old, Fully Mastered Profound Transformation, Doctrine Interpretation + Ritual Supervision, Hypocrisy + Fanaticism.
Yeok Blood King Jan Hon (殘魂): One of the Four Great Blood Kings, Female, 45 years old, Fully Mastered Profound Transformation, Blood Toxin + Plague, Mysterious + Cruel.

3.5 Hidden Masters and Other Characters

Cheol San Jin-In: Kuunlun Sect Grand Elder, Male/77, Entry-level Profound Transformation (Last seen: Extreme Profound Transformation), Steel-like external power and swordsmanship, Taciturn + Strict.
Hye Gak: Kwang Seung, Former Exiled Head @ Shaolin Temple, Male/80, Fully Mastered Profound Transformation, Extraordinary Shaolin Martial Arts, Sardonic + Hidden Compassion.
Hye Won: Yak Seon, Former Candidate for the Head of Amity Sect faking death, Female/90, Entry-level Profound Transformation, Divine-level Medical Skills and Pill Techniques, Compassionate + Disillusioned with the World.
Hang Sa: Eui Gae, Former Head of Gaebang Exiled, Male/85, Fully Mastered Profound Transformation, Actual Practical Martial Arts of Gaebang, Extremist Vigilantism + Rage against the Strong.