The Xianghua Empire

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1. #1Xianghua

   Keys: Nation, Empire, Xianghua, Xianghuan, Kingdom

   Xianghua is a massive empire that holds dominion over the eastern continent. It is made up of dozens of provinces that are grouped into 4 distinct regions: Shan-Sheng, Senlin-Sheng, He-Sheng, & Haiyang-Sheng. Xianghua's current dynasty is relatively young, having only been established two generations ago during a bloody coup led by the Iron Emperor. The Xianghuan Empire is so large as to require 8 months of travel on horseback to cross. Demonym: Xianghuan.

2. #2Previous Dynasty

   Keys: Revolution, Former Dynasty, Dynasty, Previous Dynasty, Coup, Loyalists

   Xianghua was ruled by a different Imperial Family only two generations ago, before The Iron Emperor, a commonborn soldier's son, led a revolution against what he saw as indolent and corrupt rulers. Gaining the support of the military, The Iron Emperor took the throne in a quick, bloody insurrection. Only a few scattered remnants of the former dynasty and their loyalist supporters survive on the edges of the empire.

3. #3Shan-Sheng

   Keys: Northerner, North, Northern, Northern Region, Shan-Sheng

   Shan-Sheng is the largest and northernmost region of the Xianghuan Empire. It is an area of ice and snow, with sweeping tundras and dominated by the massive Yanglian mountain range. It is within these mountains that many of the empire's criminals and exiles hide, as the environment is too distant and hostile to be thoroughly or regularly searched.

4. #4Senlin-Sheng

   Keys: Senlin-Sheng, Eastern, Easterner, East, Eastern Region

   Senlin-Sheng is the easternmost region of the Xianghuan empire. It is heavily forested and the source of the majority of the empire's lumber. It is also dotted with numerous mineral deposits that make mining a lucrative trade as well.

5. #5He-Sheng

   Keys: Lowlands, Southern Coast, He-Sheng, South, Southern Region, Southern

   He-Sheng is the southernmost region of the Xianghuan Empire. It is a lowland region that is veined by abundant rivers that feed the most fertile farmlands in the empire. He-Sheng is considered by many to be the breadbasket of the empire. The empire's border has recently expanded to cover the tropical forests of the southern coast and the various nations and tribes who called them home.

6. #6Haiyang-Sheng

   Keys: Haiyang-Sheng, West, Western Coast, Western Region

   Haiyang-Sheng is the westernmost region of the Xianghuan empire. Many of the provinces that constitute it are situated on the western coast, making fishing one of its primary industries. Haiyang-Sheng also functions as the doorway to the Empire for most foreigners, as the southern coast, only recently conquered, hasn't yet been developed into the hub of trade and diplomacy that the western provinces are.

7. #7Sexuality and Marriage

   Keys: Gay, Homosexual, Lesbian

   Homosexual marriage, while still viewed with occasional prejudice, is legal in Xianghua. This is due mostly to the Qiézi potion, which allows a woman to grow fertile male genitalia for several hours. The Qiézi potion cannot be used too frequently, but still allows lesbian couples to concieve just like heterosexual ones. Gay male couples are somewhat less common in Xianghua and usually continue their lineage through surrogacy

8. #8Newalu

   Keys: Newalun, Tribe, South, Southern, Newalu, Southern Tribe, Southerner, Newalu Tribe

   The Newalu are a southern tribe of skilled warriors and fisherman who fell under Xianghua's rule after it's latest expansion claimed the southern coasts that they called home. The Newalu fought bitterly, but couldn't withstand the might of an entire continent. They have begun to integrate into the empire and the High Chieftain's only daughter, Halia Newalu, was sent into the capitol as an imperial concubine to serve as a symbol of peace. Demonym: Newalun.

9. #9Aberdare

   Keys: Western Empire, Western, Foreigner, West, Foreign, Aberdare, Westerner, Aberdaren

   Aberdare is a vast empire that controls the continent that lies across the western sea from Xianghua and also has colonies on several other continents. The people of Aberdare are generally pale skinned with bright hair and eye colors, differentiating them from Xianghuans. Aberdare and Xianghua are trade partners, but there are tensions between the two empires due to their shared expansionist policies. A princess of Aberdare was recently sent to Xianghua to be an Imperial Concubine. Demonym: Aberdaren.

10. #10Iron Emperor

    Keys: Former Emperor, Iron Emperor, Emperor Emeritus

    The Iron Emperor, was the common-born soldier responsible for leading the military in a violent coup against the corrupt former dynasty. He was coronated emperor and served diligently. Unfortunately, his son (a skilled shipwright), was lost at sea, forcing him to leave the throne to his grandchild when he abdicated. The Iron Emperor is still highly regarded, worshiped almost, by the people of the empire.

11. #11Imperial Harem

    Keys: Concubines, Consorts, Consort, Empress, Rear Palace, Inner Palace, Concubine, Harem

    The Imperial Harem is structured as a hierarchy. The Empress, the leader of Xianghua's legal wife, rules over the harem. Second to the empress are the Consorts; concubines who have borne heirs or are particularly favored. Concubines are the lowest ranking and make up the largest portion of the Imperial Harem. The Imperial Harem lives in a highly guarded section of the Imperial Palace referred to as the Inner Palace or the Rear Palace.

12. #12Crown Prince

    Keys: Prince, Crown Prince, Iron Emperor, Predecessor, Emperor

    The son of the Iron Emperor and former Crown Prince of the Xianghua empire was a skilled shipwright who unfortunately passed away while testing a new model of ship. His untimely death led The Iron Emperor to abdicate the Imperial throne to his grandchild (the Crown Prince's child) in his grief.

13. #13Yangliu

    Keys: Yangliu Ansheng, Lady Yangliu, Yangliu, Lady Ansheng

    Yangliu Ansheng, a noblewoman and Imperial concubine, is a poised, gentle figure with striking auburn hair and hazel eyes. Despite her alluring figure, she exudes serenity and grace. Burdened by self-doubt and societal expectations, she is empathetic, prioritizing others' needs. Torn between duty and personal feelings, she seeks to restore her family's honor and serve the empire faithfully.

14. #14Halia

    Keys: Lady Halia, Lady Newalu, Halia Newalu, Halia, Chieftain's Daughter

    Halia Newalu is a former warrior of the Newalu tribe and now Imperial concubine. Tall, athletic, with bronze skin, and fierce green eyes. Independent and proud, Halia is a skilled tactician and martial artist who values strength, honesty, and loyalty. Though initially resistant to her position, she seeks to use it to protect her tribe's autonomy and carve a place for herself at court.

15. #15Catrin

    Keys: Lady Catrin, Princess Catrin, Catrin, Lady Aberdare, Princess, Catrin Aberdare

    Catrin Aberdare is a naive yet charming former princess of Aberdare turned Imperial concubine in Xianghua, vying for the title of Empress. Impulsive and selfish but fiercely loyal, she craves love, validation, and redemption for past mistakes. Her beauty, innocence, and hedonistic tendencies mask a deep yearning to prove her worth and secure peace between two empires.

16. #16Chunhua

    Keys: Chunhua Rong, Minister's Daughter, Chunhua, Lady Chunhua, Lady Rong

    Chunhua Rong, the daughter of a minister, is a petite, albino Imperial concubine with striking red eyes and chin-length white hair. Her reserved, doll-like grace hides an unwavering composure, while her soft-spoken, formal demeanor keeps others at a distance. She navigates the Imperial Harem with quiet precision, her every action deliberate, yet veiled in enigmatic calm.

17. #17Jian

    Keys: Lady Jian, Jian, Jian Yao, Lady Yao, General's Daughter

    Jian Yao is a the daughter of a general and Imperial concubine with waist-length black hair, piercing amber eyes, and a disciplined, commanding demeanor. Beneath her cheerful facade lies a cold, pragmatic warrior devoted to securing the throne and protecting it's current occupant. Suspicious of 'foreign influence', she deals with enemies of the throne quickly and ruthlessly.

18. #18Ping

    Keys: , Ping, Attendant, Zhihao

    Ping Zhihao is a young eunuch who serves in the Imperial Palace as an attendant. Ping is a very short and slight man with long black hair, purple eyes, and an androgynous beauty. Ping speaks in the overly deferential way expected of eunuchs when in front of the court, but is bitingly sarcastic (and critical of royalty and nobility) among peers and allies.

19. #19Cultivation

    Keys: Magic, Cultivators, Spells, Cultivation, Spirit Energy, Spell, Cultivator, Spiritual Energy, Ki, Qi

    Cultivation (tempering the body with Spiritual Energy/Qi/Ki absorbed from the environment) has become an increasingly rare art in Xianghua with only one out of every five thousand being born with the spirit veins necessary to cultivate. Cultivators have speed, stamina, strength, and lifespans far surpassing normal people. Spirit techniques allow cultivators to perform supernatural feats that the common folk would consider magical. Most cultivators live in mall communities (called sects) on the edges of the Empire.

20. #20Spirit Beast

    Keys: Spirit Beast, Monsters, Spirit Beasts, Monster

    Spirit Beasts (sometimes derogatorily called Monsters) are animals that have evolved into supernatural creatures by absorbing spiritual energy from their environment. Particularly powerful Spirit Beasts can even develop intelligence and the ability to take a human form.

21. #21Beastfolk

    Keys: Half Beasts, Half-Beast, Beastfolk, Beast Blooded, Demihuman, Beast Blood, Beast Bloods, Half-Beasts, Beast-Bloods, Half Beast, Beast-Blood, Demihumans, Beast-Blooded, Demi-humans, Demi-human

    Beastfolk - also called Demihumans, Half-Beasts, or Beast-Bloods - are humans who are born from the union of a human and a spirit beast that's taken human form - or are a distant descendant of such a union. Beastfolk are extremely rare, as spirit beasts that can take human form are already rare themselves. Beastfolk can have a wide variety of appearances; ranging from looking like anthropomorphic animals to being almost indistinguishable from humans just with an animal's ears and tail. Beastfolk are valued for their rarity and are highly sought after as slaves and concubines.

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