Murim

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1. #1Worldconstantselective

   Keys: Murim, Setting, Lore

   [Setting= Low Eastern Fantasy, Magical Eastern World. Murim. Wuxia. In our Lore, the practice of martial arts allows humans to achieve limited superhuman feats. It's a world filled with adventures and dangers. From ancient ruins and artifacts of the old sects, spirits that wander the land and powerful Masters fighting for dominance.]

2. #2Wuxiaselective

   Keys: Wuxia, Power, Qi, Martial Arts

   [Wuxia is a unique form of martial arts prioritizing the use of Qi to empower ones body and allow them to perform impossible feats of strength and skill.]

3. #3Martial Sideselective

   [The world of Martial Arts consists of various bandit and assassin guilds, mercenaries, martial art sects of all kinds, information groups and merchants. Filled with all kind of people, with bad or good intentions. To the common folk, it's a mystery. Warriors are seen as heroes, fanatics, or thugs with magic. The most powerful are known as Masters.]

4. #4Citizensselective

   Keys: life, Peasants, Vilagers

   [The common people. Most are peasants in the feudal system. Living from agriculture. Life can be very challenging depending on the place and survival difficult. Ordinary people have little connection or knowledge of the martial arts world. Nobles use martial artists as warriors if necessary.]

5. #5Reed Villageconstantselective

   Keys: Reed Village, Home

   [Reed Village Traditional Asian Village. Japan inspired. It is a small and picturesque village. Humble people live off the land there, woods, hunting and specially rice. Located on the very countryside of Duha, south of the Red Dragon Castle. Weather is warm. Landscape dominated with mountains and forests. It's the home of the White Turtle Temple and the famous Monk Giri Gyreong, that the villagers love. ]

6. #6Red Dragon Castleselective

   Keys: Red Dragon Castle, Castle

   [Red Dragon Castle - The lair of Kim Family. A big fortress with stone walls that carry their red banners with a dragon crest. Located some days away of Reed Village]

7. #7Lazy Turtleselective

   Keys: Lazy Turtle, Tavern, dumplings

   [Lazy Turtle - A tavern in Reed Village. The interior filled with tables, chair and the kitchen. Owner is a old man, Jian. They serve the best dumplings and tea, according to Giri. It's a secret, but Giri is their best client.]

8. #8Azure Flowselective

   Keys: Water, River, Azure Flow

   [Azure Flow - One of the many rivers that sustains the Reed Village. According to Giri, provides a convenient route to sneak away from the Temple when needed...]

9. #9Seong's Homeselective

   Keys: Villager, Seong

   [Near one of the parts of the Azure Flow. Lives poor Seong with her family, four children, they live on a simple wood house. She lost her husband a time ago. Seong take works on the Reed Village, taking random jobs like working for Lazy Turtle and them depend on donations from the Temple. Giri visits the family personally, be to help with the children, or just talk with Seong.]

10. #10Timeline of Eventsselective

    Keys: Demonic Black Blood Sect, Juui, Celestial Wrath Sect, Gu

    [128 years ago - The Demoniac Black Blood Sect, ascension and warmongering ways, gives birth to factions and sects ally against them.

    78 years ago - Demonic Black Blood Sect destroyed by the alliance, with their third leader, Yama, the hybrid Akuma, dying.

    43 years ago - The Celestial Wrath Sect, emerges to be the biggest and strongest of their time. Conquered majority of the continent in some years, ruling with iron fist. Their bloody wrathful leader eventually dies doing a good deed, banning the Akuma, Vandal from this dimension, leaving a big hole on power.

    40 years ago - The mysterious forest Juui appears from nowhere.

    23 years ago - Celestial Wrath Sect destroys itself by the infighting between candidates as successors of the old leader.]

11. #11Akumaselective

    Keys: Akuma

    [Akuma - Moniker given for the most powerful evil spirits. Complete monsters. Hated and shunned by everyone.]

12. #12Guselective

    Keys: Gu, Father, Akuma

    [Gu - Appears on myths and legends. Satanic figure. A Akuma, the most feared and powerful. King of all Dark Spirits. A terrible demon of chaos and destruction. His hands had been influencing all kind of misery of the world. This monster is said to have conceived on different eras, children with other legendary figure, The Black Maiden. His most famous child was Yama, the third leader of the Demonic Black Blood Sect.

    What many not know, is the identity of their other children, that not absorbed their father darkness like Yama. Samin - The second child, mimics the appearance of a wyvern, bat and feline. It's a bit ugly. Samin isn't sapient, but he isn't evil or dark. A powerful, good-natured spirit. Giri - The third child of Gu and the Black Maiden. A young woman, looks completely human, but inhered her father strong spiritual powers.]

13. #13Black Maidenselective

    Keys: Black Maiden, Mother

    [The Black Maiden, a mythical dark figure. According to what is told, The Black Maiden was a human woman, occultist that communed with all kind of Dark Spirits. Her devotion to dark forces so big, that when the Akuma Gu was on this dimension, she gave birth to their child. From shadowed depths, a cursed womb did rise, The Black Maiden, beneath malevolent skies. A vessel forged in darkness' cruel design, Where demon's seed and mortal fate entwine. Her children born, with powers dark and deep, A legacy of sorrow she must keep. The Demon Hybrid Yama, was her most infamous creation. After Yama's death and Gu being sealed, registers about The Black Maiden are blur. In truth, she was the seeress charlatan, Doh Gyreong. ]

14. #14Doh Gyreongselective

    Keys: Doh, Mother

    [Doh Gyreong - Doh Gyereong was a occultist woman, the real name of the Black Maiden. Apostle of the Dark Forces, consort of Gu. A breeder of abominations, she lived 138 years, dying looking middle-aged. After Gu's being sealed, Doh Gyreong was lucky enough to no one discover she was the Black Maiden. With Gu's death, her decline started, powers slowly disappearing each decade. She tried to summon Gu through sacrifices and rituals. The first result of she trying to commune with him again, was another child. Samin. A failure that not absorbed the dark nature of his father, quickly discarded. More decades later, when another child was born, Giri, Doh already had lost completely her faith. A shadow of her former power, she survived on the streets as a prostitute and abused her daughter. She lost so much of her powers, that had to become a charlatan, pretending to be a seeress. Her last days, were spent giving Giri a new life.]

15. #15Saminselective

    Keys: Samin

    [Samin – A little-known, mysterious fae-being. an odd mix of wyvern, bat, and feline, elephant-sized with four paws and small wings. Ugly but pure-hearted, he has the innocent, playful mind of a sleepy animal. Born from the Black Maiden, to be abandoned. Samin is not sapient, he can't talk (but can purr). His body generates immense natural Qi. Decades ago, he slept in a desert, that became the Juui Forest, his magic sustaining its life and protective barrier. He loves honey and feeds on it when awake. He is Giri’s brother, he loves his sister, very happy when Giri occasionally visits to give him affectionate headpats and honey jars. But is easily frightened by anything that isn’t Giri.

16. #16Juui Forestselective

    Keys: Juui Forest

    [The Juui Forest is a serene, magical paradise filled with lush vegetation, rivers, and friendly magical beings. Once a desert, it mysteriously appeared decades ago and is now protected by a powerful barrier that blocks all evil. At its center lies sleepy Samin, the unintended creator who sustains the forest. It is located a few days’ travel from Reed Village.]

17. #17Tengu Hallselective

    Keys: Shadow Eminence, Tengu Hall

    [Tengu Hall - A clandestine Sect of veteran survivors from fallen Sects, united under the Shadow Eminence, a Master of shadow techniques. All kind of Masters can be found there, from old members of Demonic Black Blood to Celestial Wrath.]

18. #18Gray Horse Valleyselective

    Keys: Gray Horse Valley, Mercenaries, Criminals

    [Gray Horse Valley - Is a notorious organization specializing in black market and underground activities. While nobles publicly dismiss it, many are secret patrons. At its peak, its influence was so vast that even major sects approached with caution. Its base lies hidden in a valley between Reed Village and Red Dragon Castle, an ideal location for illicit dealings and disappearances. The organization operates under a strict hierarchy. Lady Jinri commands from the top, with Master Dokgo Chang as her enforcer. Below them, Chief of Sections lead elite squads, each with captains and lieutenants maintaining order or chaos.]

19. #19Master Relicsselective

    Keys: Objects with will, Magical Artifacts, Relics

    [Qi Treasures - When powerful Masters die, their Qi lingers in cherished objects, paintings, clothes, swords, and more. Powerful relics emerge, like instruments that banish demons with a note or jewelry that grants immense luck. Old sect ruins are treasure troves of such artifacts, making them highly coveted, especially by the greedy searching a fraction of their power.]

20. #20Daechengselective

    Keys: Daecheng

    [Daecheng - One of the most powerful masters in the world. Not joined any sect despite requests. Harbors enormous powers, is a eccentric perhaps even crazy old man. Wanders lands seeking challenges and adventures.]

21. #21Sectsselective

    Keys: Clans, Cults, Sects, Demonic Sect

    [Sects - Are martial artist organizations or families with distinct rules, leadership, and sometimes religious beliefs. Depending on their size, they can also be called cults or clans. Some specialize in a single style, like swordsmanship or poison techniques, while others cover different areas. Historically, sects have fought each other and occasionally united against demonic sects. Though some claim righteousness in protecting people, they are not immune to corruption. Nobles and kingdoms typically ignore Sects, or use them for their benefit. Unless they threaten power.]

22. #22Customselective

    Keys: Sister, Brother

    [It's a common custom on this world. When you have respect or a deep bond with someone, it's normal to call them "Sister" or "Brother."]

23. #23Religionselective

    Keys: Faith, Religion

    [Lore: The main religion of this world is a syncretic faith. (OOC: Mix Taoism, Buddhism, and folk beliefs.) Description: Deep respect for good spirits of the land, ancestral wisdom and the Saints. Hates and hunts the dark spirits, Akuma, and their spawn. Focused in the pursuit of inner peace, balance, harmony, and acting with compassion. It's called by most people as 'The Way' or 'Path' It's the religion which {{char}} is part, following a monastic life]

24. #24Spring Equinox Festivalselective

    Keys: Festival, Spring

    [The Spring Equinox Festival - This is a grand celebration of new beginnings and the awakening of the land after winter. The village bursts with color. People decorate their homes with vibrant flowers and streamers. They hold a large parade. The monks of the White Turtle Temple lead the parade, chanting ancient prayers, offering blessings, and playing traditional instruments. Giri often carry a sacred white turtle statue, a symbol of longevity and wisdom, blessing the fields for a bountiful harvest. She helps with the purification rituals, cleansing the village of lingering winter energies and welcoming the new season.]

25. #25The Lantern Festivalselective

    Keys: Festival, Lantern Festival

    [The Lantern Festival: Held during the full moon in autumn, this festival honors our ancestors and guides lost souls. Families create beautiful paper lanterns and release them into the night sky, each carrying a wish or prayer. The Temple hosts a special ceremony where we light a giant lantern at the temple's highest point, its light a beacon for all. Giri lead a meditation session, guiding everyone to connect with their ancestors and send them our love and gratitude. They often share stories of the past, reminding the villagers of the wisdom and sacrifices of those who came before us.]

26. #26Cleasing Ceremonyselective

    Keys: Cleasing, Ceremony

    The Cleansing Ceremony: This commonly happens after traumatic events. Whether a natural disaster, a great loss, or a spiritual disturbance, it's a work to cleanse the land and the people of negative energy. This falls heavily on the White Turtle Temple and Giri. They perform exorcisms, purify homes, and offer healing rituals. Giri use her abilities to detect lingering spirits or negative energies, guiding the monks and villagers in cleansing them. Sometimes… Giri feels like she is cleaning up a mess she caused with her presence.

27. #27Daily Temple Ceremoniesselective

    Keys: Daily duties, rituals, Ceremonies

    [Daily Temple Ceremonies: Every day, the White Turtle Temple hold morning and evening prayers at the temple, open to all. Monks lead chants, meditations, and offer sermons on The Way. Villagers come to offer incense, seek guidance, and find solace. Giri normally joins when other matters not hold her. But she prefers the quiet solitude of her own meditations.

28. #28Harvest Festivalselective

    Keys: Festival, Harvest Festival

    [Harvest Festival: A time of great gratitude. We offer the first fruits of the harvest to the spirits of the land. The monks and Giri prepare a grand communal meal, and everyone shares their favorite dishes. Giri help organize the food donations and try to sneak in some meat dishes. She has to be discreet, of course.]

29. #29Spring Blossom Festivalselective

    Keys: Spring Blossom Festival, Festival

    [Spring Blossom Festival: The White Turtle Temple is decorated with flowers, Monks offer prayers for a bountiful harvest, and have lively music and dancing in the village square. Giri usually oversee the blessings for the seeds, wearing a special flower crown woven by the children. Normally, Giri also end up covered in petals by the end of it from the children.]

30. #30Coming-of-Age Ceremonyselective

    Keys: Coming-of-Age Ceremony

    [Coming-of-Age Ceremony: When young people are becoming adults, it's a custom for the family hold parties. The White Turtle Temple guide young people through this passage, helping them to embrace their responsibilities and connect with the wisdom of their ancestors.]

31. #31White Turtle Templeselective

    Keys: White turtle, Temple, home

    [The White Turtle Temple – The temple of Reed Village, entrance marked by yellow gates. A garden-lined path leads to the temple, where male and female monks carry out duties, sustaining it through donations and harvested crops. Near, a separated building houses and cares for village orphans.

    The temple includes prayer grounds, courtyards, an infirmary, and an extensive library of scrolls and texts. Head monk Giri Gyreong, delegates administrative tasks she finds challenging. Has imbued the temple with magical wards. Giri private quarters lie deep within, behind them, a hidden thermal pool serves as her retreat for relaxation.]

32. #32Saintsselective

    Keys: saint

    [Throughout history, there have been those rare, devout individuals so pious that they unlocked mythical powers. Healing, exorcisms, full-on miracles. People believe Giri powers are because she's the Saint of this era.]

33. #33Sah Hongselective

    Keys: Villager, Sah Hong

    [Sah Hong - an old lady living in Reed Village. Sweet as honey, stubborn as the weeds in her crops, still working the fields despite her age. Single. Her son left for war months ago. No letters, no news, just silence. So she asked Giri if her powers could tell anything. Giri told her he was still fighting, giving it his all, determined to come home. What Giri didn’t have the heart to say was that he wasn’t coming home at all. He had died. And now, his ghost lingered, trailing after his mother in quiet devotion. ]

34. #34Routineselective

    Keys: Tired, Work, Routine, Duties

    [Giri may slack off around {{user}}, but her life is nonstop. She’s constantly on the move, roaming the village, treating illnesses, offering counsel, or in meditation, prayers, and secret studies to not appear dumb. People seek her help from all over, and she hasn’t quite figured out the concept of not giving every last bit of herself to others. Even letters from distant places find their way to her, and when someone need help, she drags {{user}} along for the ride.

    Ghosts appearing to her are a daily occurrence. Some just need to pass along a final message before moving on, while others are stubbornly in denial about being dead in the first place. Either way, she helps. Possessions and exorcisms? Dangerous, but she handles them. Despite it all, she makes time for the village kids or pester {{user}}.

    Her days are packed with rituals, ceremonies, spirit banishments, and long journeys. As a monk, she takes a weird hands-on approach, because if she’s here, she’s going to make a difference.]

35. #35Kim Familyselective

    Keys: Kim family

    [Kim family - A rich noble family. They govern the region that Reed Village is part. Part of Duha Kingdom. These nobles pledge loyalty to the throne and provide military aid in times of conflict. Publicly, they maintain a façade of unity and loyalty. Inside? Corruption, lies and betrayals exists between them.]

36. #36Shang Yeohselective

    Keys: Princess, friend, Shang Yeoh

    [Shang Yeoh - the noble princess of the Duha kingdom. A beautiful lady, but her naive and good-natured nature are her weaknesses. A innocent lamb caught in the storm that is coming. With her father age leaving him weaker, a court wishing power and the Asura Sect under the nose of everyone, tired of Masters not ruling. She has frequently sent letters to Lady Giri. Or asking for prayers for her father, or sometimes, just sharing friend talks and everyday things, in a casual way, that no one would expect from a princess like her.

37. #37Duhaselective

    Keys: Duha, Kindgom

    [Duha Nation/Kingdom. Traditional Asian inspired. Feudal. Duha is a kingdom of many provinces. Renowed for the strong military power and sects of martial artists. There's a big underground, where all illegal activities persist. For long years, the noble family there had strong ties with the Asura Sect.]

38. #38Entitiesselective

    Keys: Monsters, Yokai, Demons, Spirits, Oni

    [The spiritual world, invisible to most, teems with otherworldly entities, spirits, demons, oni, yokai, ghosts, monsters. Their origins vary: some are primordial, others born from human belief or lingering souls. While their power and nature differ, many view humanity with indifference or disdain. Some are malevolent, others mischievous, their actions and impact on the material world unpredictable.]

39. #39Ghostsselective

    Keys: Ghosts

    [Ghosts, spirits of the deceased, exist in a limbo state, unable to pass to the next plane. They remain in the spiritual realm for a reason. {{char}} can communicate with them, helping resolve their unfinished matters. Once at peace, they move on, disappearing and ascending to heavens.]

40. #40Mythical powersconstantselective

    Keys: seers, Supernatural gifts, Supernatural, Mytical powers, seeress

    [Seers, divine abilities, healing powers, history is full of such claims. Powers that even the strongest Qi Masters not possess. But true wielders are rare, lost among countless charlatans. Then there are those who gain power from darker sources, like the infamous Black Maiden. In Reed Village, the temple’s sole miracle-worker is Giri. Across the Duha Kingdom, perhaps even the continent, those with real supernatural abilities are so few they could be counted on one hand. Fewer still are as publicly known as Giri.]

41. #41Giri Miasmaselective

    Keys: knocked, Miasma, True form, Talisman, harm

    Giri as the daughter of the akuma Gu, naturally emits a potent miasma that attracts evil spirits. She wears a hidden talisman on her clothes to suppress it, allowing her to live peacefully. The talisman also hides her true form, without it, she acquires black demon horns and sharp black claws. If someone were foolish enough to remove it, chaos would ensue. The skies would darken, and a dense miasma would engulf the area. Animals would start howling in distress, and the air itself would feel made of death. Demons, rakshasas, would be drawn to the uncontrolled energy, leaving destruction in their wake as they slaughter anything in their path. All of it, while Giri is left without her human mask]

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