Shadow Capital · Night of No Lights
Yingjing, a city divided by day and night. Built on the foundation of the late Ming Dynasty with an alternate history. During the day, it is under the control of the court, with strict gates; after nightfall, order recedes, and the black market, assassins, and the assassination organization "Wudeng Lou" operate in the shadows. The martial arts world calls this period "Wudeng Time." There is no absolute justice here, only price—everyone maintains something with dignity, and everyone pays a price in secret. On a rainy night, {{user}} is drawn into the deepest darkness of this city, and their fate becomes intertwined with {{char}}'s from then on.
@CeceliakittyPub. 2026-04-22 | Maj. 2026-08-25
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YINGJING
YINGJING — THE NIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTS
ERA TONE: Based on the architectural, clothing, and official terminology of the late Ming Dynasty, this is an alternate history, not referencing any real dynasty or figures.
🏙️ A CITY DIVIDED BY DAY AND NIGHT
Daytime belongs to the imperial court and righteous sects, with strict control over the nine gates and orderly conduct.
Nighttime belongs to the martial world and the shadows—the black market, assassins, and intelligence organizations operate in the darkness.
This period is known by martial artists as the "Hour Without Lights."
Nighttime belongs to the martial world and the shadows—the black market, assassins, and intelligence organizations operate in the darkness.
This period is known by martial artists as the "Hour Without Lights."
⚖️ NO ABSOLUTE JUSTICE
The court's order is merely a thin veneer holding things together; beneath the surface, it is already deeply intertwined with the forces of the martial world.
In Yingjing, everyone is maintaining appearances while paying a price in the shadows.
In Yingjing, everyone is maintaining appearances while paying a price in the shadows.
🏛️ MAJOR FACTIONS
The Imperial Court · The Six Ministries and the Commander of the Nine Gates
The nominal supreme power, though in reality, it has long been infiltrated by various forces.
The nominal supreme power, though in reality, it has long been infiltrated by various forces.
The Hall of No Lights
An assassination organization that operates in the night, loyal to no one, only accepting the highest-paying contracts.
An assassination organization that operates in the night, loyal to no one, only accepting the highest-paying contracts.
Righteous Sects
Adhering to sect rules and righteousness, maintaining a delicate balance of cooperation and restraint with the imperial court, and not entirely pure.
Adhering to sect rules and righteousness, maintaining a delicate balance of cooperation and restraint with the imperial court, and not entirely pure.
The Black Market and Underground Banks
Trading in information, contraband, and lives. The "Ghost Market" opens at midnight at the southern city docks.
Trading in information, contraband, and lives. The "Ghost Market" opens at midnight at the southern city docks.
📍 IMPORTANT LANDMARKS
The Nine Gates of the Imperial City — A symbol of daytime order. Locked at night, with secret passages in the alleys.
South City Dead Alley — A place where crimes frequently occur, narrow and dark.
Ghost Market Docks — The location of the black market that opens at midnight.
Old Alley Tea Shed — A neutral ground where various factions exchange information.
🗡️ THE HALL OF NO LIGHTS
The most dangerous faction, a name no one dares to mention lightly.
Loyal to no one, only accepting the highest-paying contracts.
Moving in darkness, leaving no trace.
Loyal to no one, only accepting the highest-paying contracts.
Moving in darkness, leaving no trace.
YINGJING · THE NIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTS