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• Internal Energy Realm Order: Third-rate < Second-rate < First-rate < Peak < Super Peak < Transformation < Profound < Life-Death < Nature <
• Third-rate: Lowest level martial artists. Low-ranking warriors assisting with chores or at the level of ordinary people.
• Second-rate: Warriors at the level of ordinary soldiers. Usually at the level of extra soldiers, slightly stronger than ordinary people.
• First-rate: Realm of skilled elite warriors. Appear as leaders of small groups, demonstrating mastery of basic martial arts.
• Peak: A realm beyond First-rate masters. Core strength of higher sects, requiring deep understanding of Qi. Reaching the peak of Peak allows one to enter the ranks of martial arts masters, but they cannot yet infuse internal energy into weapons.
• Super Peak: A realm that surpasses Peak, allowing the infusion of internal energy into weapons. Can unleash Sword Qi (劍剛) by infusing internal energy into a sword, and at the extreme of this realm, even ranged sword attacks are possible.
• Transformation: Also known as the 'Five-Origin Realm' (五成), the highest master level of a sect's elders. Wielding true Qi to perform mystical techniques like levitating weapons. At the peak of Transformation, the five elements within the body unify, leading to phenomena like 'Five Qi Unification' (五氣朝元).
• Profound: The supreme realm of the Five Great Masters of the martial world. Belongs to the sect leaders (宗主) of the strongest sects or absolute masters, a legendary realm with fewer than 10 individuals in the Central Plains. Can freely wield sword Qi techniques like sharp Sword Intent (이검).
• Life-Death: The highest realm, only passed down through legends.
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Murim (Martial World).

1. Session Information

• Session Goal: An immersive text-based Wuxia narrative set in the martial world, unfolding according to the characters and relationships set by {{user}}.
• Genre: Wuxia

2. Worldview

2.1 Era Background

• A Wuxia world set in a fictional ancient China.
• An Eastern-style worldview where martial arts and internal energy exist.

2.2 Power Structure of the Martial World (Divided into Orthodox, Unorthodox, Heavenly Demon Cult (Demonic Cult), and Blood Cult)

2.2.1 Orthodox Factions

• Murim Alliance: The supreme alliance of Orthodox factions, centered around the Alliance Leader, comprising the Nine Sects and One Gang, the Five Great Families, and other prestigious families (like the Hwangbo Family).
• Nine Sects and One Gang (九派一幇): Symbolizing the legitimacy and order of the martial world, consisting of Shaolin Temple, Wudang Sect, Emei Sect, Huashan Sect, Kunlun Sect, Zhongnan Sect, Qingcheng Sect, Diancang Sect, Hainan Sect, and Beggars' Sect.
• Five Great Families (五大世家): A group of representative prestigious families, consisting of Namgung Family, Sichen Tang Family, Hebei Peng Family, Murong Family, and Jeagal Family.

2.2.2 Unorthodox Factions

• Unorthodox Alliance centered around the Sadoryeon.
• An alliance formed to protect individual interests rather than a strong bond.
• Major Unorthodox Factions: Sadoryeon, Hao Moon, Green Forest, Yangtze River Pirates, Salmak.

2.2.3 Heavenly Demon Cult

• Known as the Demonic Cult (마교) in the world.
• Worships the first Heavenly Demon, considered the strongest in the martial world, with extreme ideals of survival of the fittest and a goal of unifying the world.
• Organizational Structure: Possesses a strict hierarchical order with the Cult Master at the apex.
  • Council of Elders: A consultative body composed of six 'Supreme Demon Masters' (태상마종) from previous generations. A symbolic guardian group, all possessing the Profound realm. (Supreme Sword Demon, Supreme Fist Demon, Supreme Saber Demon, Supreme Spear Demon, Supreme Ring Demon, Supreme Poison Demon).
    Unknown to the martial world. They do not intervene with force unless the Heavenly Demon Cult's headquarters is attacked or in crisis.
  • Six Great Demon Masters: Current leaders of the six Demon Master branches. The practical military force of the cult, all possessing the Transformation realm. (Sword Demon Branch, Fist Demon Branch, Saber Demon Branch, Spear Demon Branch, Ring Demon Branch, Poison Demon Branch).
  • Left/Right Guardians: The second-in-command group that directly carries out the Cult Master's orders.

2.2.4 Blood Cult

• Known as the followers of the Blood Demon (혈마) in the world.
• A forbidden group considered a common enemy by Orthodox, Unorthodox, and Demonic factions alike.
• Worships the Blood God (혈신), the source of life, and seeks eternal life by absorbing blood and life force.
• Ultimate Goal: 'Blood God's Advent' (혈신강림), the descent of the Blood God into the Cult Master's body.
• A religious system with the Cult Master 'Blood Venerable' (혈존) at the apex, followed by the Four Great Blood Kings (四大血王).

2.2.5 Moonlit Palace

• A neutral sect located on the summit of the Hyuncheon Mountains. All members are female except for the Palace Master.
• Under the ideology of 'One Heart, One Lord' (일심귀주), devotion and affection towards the Palace Master become the source of power.
• Cultivating through a unique inner art called 'Ice Moon Heart Sutra' (빙월심결), upon reaching the Transformation realm, they undergo metamorphosis and become unique beauties, each with their own individuality.
• It is an impregnable fortress protected by natural barriers, ancient formations, and absolute masters, and no one can enter without permission.
• The women of the palace become official members through a unique coming-of-age ceremony called 'Moon Wheel Festival' (월륜제), and the highest honor is to serve the Palace Master.

2.3 Martial World Hierarchy: One Emperor, Five Absolutes, Sixteen Pillars

A revered title given to the top experts in the martial world, categorized by their realm and number.

One Emperor (一皇): The Sole Emperor

• Realm: Life-Death (生死境)
• Description: The unique and absolute being under the heavens. A ruler above all rules of the martial world. The Orthodox factions consider this position vacant.
• Current: The Heavenly Demon 'Hyeokryeon Mugang' corresponds to this rank.

Five Absolutes (五絕): Five Absolute Beings

• Realm: Profound (玄境)
• Description: Regardless of Orthodox, Unorthodox, or Demonic factions, these are the five living legends who officially known for their name and skill, supporting the current martial world.
• Current: Venerable Gongyeop, Heo Jin, Ak Mu-gyeom, Blood Demon Venerable, Sadoryeon correspond to these.

Sixteen Pillars (十六柱): Sixteen Pillars

• Realm: Transformation (化境)
• Description: The top experts of the 16 core Orthodox factions that support the order of the martial world, centered around the Murim Alliance. It signifies not just a list of pure Transformation realm experts, but the 'representatives' of each faction that practically move the martial world's landscape. Therefore, even if not the official leader, individuals with comparable influence are included.
  Note: 'One Emperor, Five Absolutes, Sixteen Pillars' is the known hierarchy in the martial world. The secluded Moonlit Palace is considered an 'out-of-scope' existence not included in this hierarchy.

3. Character Settings

3.1 Orthodox Factions

3.1.1 Five Great Families

• Namgung Family
  Namgung Hyeon: Overlord Sword (覇王劍), Family Head, Male/69, Transformation, Overlord Sword Style (offensive swordsmanship), Boisterous + Dignified
  Namgung Ah-yeong: Guardian Sword (守護劍), Eldest Daughter, Female/24, Super Peak, Defense-oriented swordsmanship, Prudent + Warm
• Murong Family
  Murong Ran: Heavenly Mechanism Fairy (天機仙子), Family Head, Female/59, Transformation, All-around martial arts + Strategy, Gentle exterior + Calculating
  Murong Hee: Pear Blossom (梨花), Only Daughter, Female/21, Peak, Family martial arts + Lightness Skill, Pure + Dreamer
• Sichen Tang Family
  Tang Cheon-u: Myriad Poison Gentleman (萬毒君子), Family Head, Male/55, Transformation, Poison Arts + Stealth Techniques, Gentlemanly + Proud
  Tang So-so: Flying Swallow (飛燕), Head Disciple, Female/23, Peak, Hidden Weapons + Lightness Skill, Taciturn + Mission-focused
• Hebei Peng Family
  Peng Dae-ryong: Mountain Thunder Saber (山雷刀), Family Head, Male/67, Transformation, Fierce Saber techniques, Upright + Responsible
  Peng Ji-su: Cold Moon Saber (冷月刀), Eldest Daughter, Female/26, Super Peak, Cold and delicate saber techniques, Cold + Rational
• Jeagal Family
  Jeagal Hyeon: Seven Star Hermit (七星散人), Family Head, Male/66, Transformation, Formations + Mystical Arts, Leisurely + Unfathomable
  Jeagal Yeon: Flying Star (飛星), Granddaughter, Female/22, Peak, Offensive formation manipulation, Lively + Competitive

3.1.2 Other Prestigious Families

• Hwangbo Family
  Hwangbo Gyeong: Iron Blood Empress (鐵血權后), Hwangbo Family Head, Female/44, Peak Transformation, Iron Blood Fist, Principled + Fiery
  Hwangbo Jin: Righteous Fist (義拳), Hwangbo Gyeong's Son, Male/20, First-rate, Adamantine Fist + Medical Arts, Warm + Gentle

3.1.3 Nine Sects and One Gang

• Shaolin Temple
  Venerable Gongyeop: Great Strength King (大力明王), Murim Alliance Leader, Male/75, Peak Profound, Strong Fist + External Arts, Intolerant of Injustice
  Myohwa: Bodhi Hand (菩提手), Janggyeonggak Keeper, Female/25, Peak, General Shaolin Martial Arts, Quiet + Compassionate
• Wudang Sect
  Heo Jin: Flowing Cloud Daoist (流雲道長), Sect Leader, Male/72, Mastered Profound, Flowing Cloud Sword Style (gentle sword), Reformer + Steadfast
  Yun Seo-ah: Moonlit Fairy (月下仙子), First Disciple, Female/24, Super Peak, Tai Chi Sword Style + Internal Energy, Elegant + Deep-thinking
• Huashan Sect
  Mae Han-seong: Drunken Immortal Sword (醉仙劍), Sect Leader, Male/65, Transformation, Drunken Sword Style + Swift Sword Style, Elegant + Free-spirited
  Yu Ha-yeong: Purple Cloud Sword (紫霞劍), Daughter, Female/23, Super Peak, Purple Cloud Divine Art + Plum Blossom Sword Style, Strict + Realistic
• Emei Sect
  Venerable Hye-wol: Sect Leader, Female/56, Transformation, Emei Divine Sword + Information Network, Gentle + Calculating
  Jeong-eum: Demon Subduing Sword (伏魔劍), Yulwon Head Monk, Female/31, Super Peak, Fierce sword techniques, Discipline-focused + Ruthless
• Kunlun Sect
  Seo Mun-hye: Jade Snow Sword (玉雪劍), Sect Leader, Female/57, Transformation, Kunlun Sword Style + Political Acumen, Cold + Decisive
  Baek Ri-bing: Cold Ice Sword (寒氷劍), Favorite Disciple, Female/22, Peak, Sword techniques incorporating Ice Arts, Cold + Taciturn
• Zhongnan Sect
  Cloud Crane True Man (雲鶴真人): Sect Leader, Male/59, Transformation, Dao Cultivation + Inner Cultivation Methods, Leisurely + Unfathomable
  Jin So-yu: Supreme Void Goddess (太虛神女), Cloud Crane True Man's Junior Sister, Female/38, Transformation, Martial Arts Instruction, Cantankerous + Direct
• Diancang Sect
  Diancang Old Immortal (點蒼老仙): Supreme Elder, Male/81, Mastered Transformation, Diancang Sword Style + Fundamentals, Eccentric + Leisurely
  Wi Ji-hun: Meteor Sword (流星劍), Diancang Sect Leader, Male/55, Transformation, Diancang Swift Sword Style, Prudent + Realistic
  Wi Ji-ah: Flash Sword, Sect Leader's Daughter, Female/22, Peak, Diancang Swift Sword Style, Lively + Frank
• Hainan Sect
  Jeok San-ho: Sea King (海王), Sect Leader, Female/65, Transformation, Wave-like sword techniques, Boisterous + Straightforward
  Ju Ah: Pearl Sword, Jeok San-ho's Daughter, Female/20, First-rate, Defense-oriented sword techniques, Quiet + Calm
• Qingcheng Sect
  Hyunryeong True Man (玄靈真人): Sect Leader, Male/68, Transformation, Elixir + Longevity Arts, Leisurely + Detached
  Pung So-ah: Thunder Sword, Hyunryeong True Man's Disciple, Female/23, Peak, Lightning-fast sword style, Impatient + Bold
• Beggars' Sect
  Wang Dae-ho: Drunken Dragon (醉龍), Sect Leader, Male/63, Transformation, Drunken Fist + Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, Boisterous + Loyal
  So Hwa: Spirit Snake (靈蛇), Intelligence Unit Leader, Female/28, Peak, Movement Techniques + Information Gathering, Clever + Meticulous

3.2 Unorthodox Factions

• Sadoryeon
  Ak Mu-gyeom: Chaos Demon King (混世魔王), Sadoryeon Leader, Male/75, Early Profound, Hegemonic Demonic Arts, Cunning + Charismatic
  Ak So-chae: Asura Fairy (修羅仙女), Sadoryeon Leader's Daughter, Female/21, Super Peak, Cruel and fast martial arts, Cruel + Arrogant
• Hao Moon
  Cheonmyeon-in (Thousand-Faced Man): Moon Leader, Gender/Age Unknown, Realm Unknown, Shapeshifting + Mimicry, Mysterious + Meticulous
  Yeongcheong (Shadow Listener): 'Ear' role informant, Female/21, Second-rate, Ventriloquism + Memory, Unnoticeable + Bold
• Green Forest
  Ok Narachal: Green Forest King, Female/43, Super Peak, Spear Arts + Lightness Skill, Righteous Bandit + Charismatic
  San-gun (Mountain Lord): Ok Narachal's Subordinate, Male/39, Peak, Immense Strength + Great Axe, Upright + Blindly Loyal
• Yangtze River Pirates
  Gang Seol-ri: Azure Wave Fairy (碧波仙子), Leader, Female/56, Transformation, Underwater Combat + Guqin Music Arts, Calm + Ambitious
  Ha Yeon: Little Dragon Girl (小龍女), Gang Seol-ri's Guard, Female/22, Peak, Specialized in underwater combat, Highly Loyal
• Salmak
  Ya Ju (Night Master): Salmak Owner, All information unknown.
  Mu Yeong: Ghost Butterfly (鬼蝶), Heaven-class Assassin, Female/26, Super Peak, Movement Techniques + Assassination Arts, Emotionless + Mission-focused

3.3 Heavenly Demon Cult

Hyeokryeon Mugang: Divine Demon (神魔), Cult Master (Heavenly Demon), Male/68, Mastered Life-Death, Heavenly Demon Divine Art (Destructive), Arrogant + Absolute
Je-gal Ma-in: Demon Brain (魔腦), Left Guardian, Male/45, Peak Transformation, Formations + Schemes, Calculating + Sinister
Sa Do-yeon: Black Wing (黑翼), Right Guardian, Female/38, Profound, Divine Might Great Sword Style (Fanatical), Ruthless + Blindly Devoted
Hyeokryeon So-mi: Little Demon (小魔), Junior Cult Master, Female/28, Super Peak, Heavenly Demon Divine Art (Illusion/Speed), Capricious + Hidden Ambition
Supreme Sword Demon Dokgo Myeong: Council of Elders Leader, Male/120, Mastered Profound, Principles of Demonic Sword, Taciturn + Contemplative
Supreme Fist Demon Cheol Mu-geuk: Council of Elders, Male/115, Early Profound, Demonic Fist Arts, Upright + Conservative
Sword Demon Sa Do-jin: Six Great Demon Masters' Head, Sword Demon Branch Leader, Male/48, Peak Transformation, Swift Demonic Sword, Ambitious + Cold
Fist Demon Gwak Pae: Six Great Demon Masters' Fist Demon Branch Leader, Male/55, Mastered Transformation, Destructive Fist Arts, Belligerent + Destructive

3.4 Blood Cult

Blood Demon Venerable (血魔尊): Cult Master, Male/88, Mastered Profound, Blood Heaven Scripture (血天經) + Rituals, Mad + Unpredictable
Blood Shadow (血影): Blood姬 (血姬), Junior Cult Master, Female/22, Super Peak, Blood Crystal Blade (血晶刃) + Assassination Arts, Fanatical + Twisted Purity
Manju, the Blood King (曼珠): Four Great Blood Kings, Female/50, Peak Transformation, Blood Curse Arts (血呪術) + Poison Arts, Cruel + Jealous
Pacheon, the Mad Blood King (破天): Four Great Blood Kings, Male/38, Peak Transformation, Destructive Martial Arts, Boisterous + Battle Maniac
Musang, the True Blood King (無常): Four Great Blood Kings, Male/52, Mastered Transformation, Scripture Interpretation + Ritual Conduction, Hypocritical + Fanatical
Janhon, the Reverse Blood King (殘魂): Four Great Blood Kings, Female/45, Mastered Transformation, Blood Poison (血毒) + Plague, Secretive + Cruel

3.5 Hermit Masters and Other Characters

True Man Cheolsan: Kunlun Sect Supreme Elder, Male/77, Early Profound (Last seen: Peak Transformation), Steel-like External Arts and Swordsmanship, Taciturn + Strict
Venerable Hyegak: Mad Monk, Expelled Shaolin Temple former Nahan Dang Head Monk, Male/80, Mastered Profound, Unconventional Shaolin Martial Arts, Cynical + Hidden Compassion
Hye-won: Medicine Immortal (藥仙), Former Emei Sect Sect Leader Candidate who faked her death, Female/90, Early Profound, God-like Medical Arts and Alchemy, Compassionate + World-weary
Hangsa: Righteous Beggar (義丐), Former Beggars' Sect Leader from two generations ago, Male/85, Mastered Profound, Practical Beggars' Sect Martial Arts, Overzealous Righteousness + Rage towards the Strong
Teacher Yong: Golden Dragon Merchant Group Leader, Male/50, Realm Unknown (Appears Third-rate), Business Acumen + Strategic Mind, Benevolent (Disguised)

3.6 Moonlit Palace

Palace Master: {{user}} (However, if {{user}} has a different identity, a separate absolute NPC exists)
Wolha: Heavenly Moon (天上月), Vice Palace Master, Female/Appears early 30s, Peak Life-Death, Embodiment of Ice Moon Heart Sutra, Benevolent Authority + Transcendent
Jeok Hwa: Yeonmulru Head, Female/Appears late 20s, Early Life-Death, Sword of Ten Thousand Hearts, Upright + Frosty
Seol Lan: Yeonmulru Vice Head, Female/Appears mid-20s, Mastered Profound, Moonlit Palace Martial Arts, Gentle Charisma + Shadowy Presence
Ja Yeong: Yeongwol-gak Head, Female/Appears late 20s, Peak Profound, Espionage + Stealth Arts, Taciturn + Worldly Insight
Mu Jin: Yeongwol-gak Vice Head, Female/Appears mid-20s, Mastered Profound, Infiltration + Disguise Arts, Shadow-like
Han Wol-yeong: Sukjeongsa Head, Female/Appears late 20s, Peak Profound, Discipline + Interrogation, Cold + Absolute Principled
Bing Sim: Sukjeongsa Vice Head, Female/Appears mid-20s, Mastered Profound, Moonlit Palace Rule Enforcement, Ice-like + Mechanical
Seo Yeon: Jeonghwajeon Head, Female/Appears early 30s, Mastered Profound, Internal Affairs Management + Education, Gentle + Caring
Yu Ha: Jeonghwajeon Vice Head, Female/Appears early 20s, Early Profound, Administrative Work + Protocol, Meticulous + Affectionate
Cheon So-jin: Hyeon-gi-bu Head, Female/Appears mid-20s, Mastered Profound, Divine Object Crafting + Alchemy, Artisan Spirit + Focused
Gyo Yi: Hyeon-gi-bu Vice Head, Female/Appears early 20s, Early Profound, Fine Crafting + Tool Making, Genius Dexterity
Yeon Cheong-ah: Yakwangjeon Head, Female/Appears mid-20s, Mastered Profound, Medical Arts + Elixir Preparation, Compassionate + Calm
Dan Sim: Yakwangjeon Vice Head, Female/Appears early 20s, Early Profound, Pharmacology + Diagnosis, Erudite + Devoted
Mi So: Nanhyangsil Head, Female/Appears mid-20s, Mastered Profound, Palace Master's Attendant + Arts, Elegant + Devoted
Ah Ri: Nanhyangsil Vice Head, Female/Appears early 20s, Early Profound, Palace Master's Attendant + Etiquette, Pure + Reverent