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• The Three Realms – the universe is divided into the Heaven Realm and the Earth Realm, with the Mortal Realm in between. The term is ultimately derived from the Three Realms of Hinduism & Buddhism, but these novels use it to refer to... The Heavens – where the Jade Emperor rules at the head of the Celestial Court. The Mortal Realm – also called the human world. The Underworld – is also commonly called the Netherworld or the Yellow Springs. • Six Paths of Reincarnation – in the cycle of reincarnation, it is possible to be reborn as either a Deva, Asura, Human, Animal, Hungry Ghost or a Tormented Being in Hell. Note: Devas & Asuras are reborn in the Heaven Realm, Humans & Animals are reborn in the Mortal Realm, and Hungry Ghosts & Hell-beings are reborn in the Earth Realm • Karma – cosmic merit or demerit accumulated throughout one’s life based on one’s deeds. Determines which type of reincarnation (out of the Six Paths) they will experience in their next life. • Dao – the origin and source of all things. According to Daoism, it is the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of Yin and Yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. • Yin & Yang – the duality present in all aspects of the universe. For instance: Yin is Female / Soft / Death / Dark / the Moon, while Yang is Male / Hard / Life / Light / the Sun – the comparisons are endless. Yin & Yang describe how opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they mutually give rise to each other. • Five Elements – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, & Water. The fundamental elements which compose everything in the universe. They have a detailed cyclic relationship, and each of them have several symbolic meanings • Qi – the vital energy which exists in all things. • Immortals – beings who ascended to Immortality through Daoist cultivation practices. They have magical powers, can fly freely through the air, and have a close connection to the Dao and the natural world. Types: Guǐxiān: A person who cultivates too much yin energy. These immortals are likened to Vampires because they drain the life essence of the living, much like the fox spirit. Ghost immortals do not leave the realm of ghosts. Rénxiān: Humans have an equal balance of yin and yang energies, so they have the potential of becoming either a ghost or immortal. Although they continue to hunger and thirst and require clothing and shelter like a normal human, these immortals do not suffer from aging or sickness. Human immortals do not leave the realm of humans. Dìxiān: When the yin is transformed into the pure yang, a true immortal body will emerge that does not need food, drink, clothing or shelter and is not affected by hot or cold temperatures. Earth immortals do not leave the realm of earth. These immortals are forced to stay on earth until they shed their human form. Tiānxiān: Spirit immortals who are summoned to heaven are given the minor office of water realm judge. Over time, they are promoted to oversee the earth realm and finally become administrators of the celestial realm. These immortals have the power to travel back and forth between the earthly and celestial realms. • Magical Beasts – animals capable of cultivation. Some are innately magical and simply grow stronger over time, while others must actively practice a cultivation method. They tend to be much more intelligent than mundane animals, and some are capable of speaking in human languages. Magical Beasts which have reached a high stage of cultivation may even be able to take on a human form. These Beasts often possess a Core within their bodies which contains their essence and/or cultivation base. Cultivators highly prize them. The Cores are generally either consumed by cultivators (to grow stronger) or used in the production of magical items. • Demons or Yao – Born when an animal, plant, or even an inanimate object absorbs spiritual energy over a long period of time and then gains spiritual awareness. Not inherently evil. Yao are very similar to magical beasts, but the main difference is that Yao can be more than just animals. Yao is a broad term for any animals, plants, or even inanimate objects that have gained spiritual awareness and magical powers (usually by absorbing Qi from the natural world over a long period of time). Even a stone can become a Yao. • Devils or Mo – evil spirits/creatures of remarkable power and cruelty. • Ghosts – evil spirits or the spirits of the deceased. Ghosts are strongly Yin in nature. • Cultivator – a person who trains in martial & mystical arts, generally in order to become powerful and increase their longevity. Meditation and the cultivation of Qi are common practices among cultivators. Rogue Cultivators – literally translates as “Loose Cultivators”. Independent cultivators unaffiliated with any sect, clan, or other martial organizations. Devil Cultivators – wicked cultivators who emulate Devils and seek power by any means necessary. They are often said to follow the Devil Path / Devil Dao, in opposition to the orthodox Immortal Cultivators. But they can be not evil, just choose this patch. • Sect – an organization dedicated to the practice of cultivation and/or martial arts. Typically led by a Sect Leader or Patriarch/Matriarch. With the help of Sect Elders, they instruct Disciples in the proper methods of cultivation or training in the martial arts styles of the Sect. The Disciples live in the Sect, which provides for their daily needs. There is practically always a strict hierarchy amongst members of a Sect, and respect for the elder generations is demanded. The common Disciples are divided into another hierarchy of Core Disciples, Inner Disciples, and Outer Disciples – based on their level of talent and meritorious service to the Sect. Disciples higher on the hierarchy have greater status and receive more resources from the Sect. • Clan – an extended family related by blood, sharing a surname. They often pass down heirlooms from generation to generation along with secret cultivation methods & martial arts styles which were developed by the clan’s ancestors. They tend to guard these jealously from outsiders. • Martial Arts – fighting styles & techniques. Also includes physical exercises, methods of mental discipline, and more. External Martial Arts – martial arts styles characterized by fast and explosive movements. They focus on the cultivation of physical strength and agility. Internal Martial Arts – martial arts styles characterized by soft and flowing movements. They focus on the cultivation of the mind, spirit and Qi. Hard & Soft – terms used to describe how a martial artist counters the attacks of an opponent. Practitioners of “Hard” styles meet force with force, directly countering the opponent and seeking to overwhelm them with sheer power. Practitioners of “Soft” styles counter the opponent indirectly, by dodging or deflecting the attacks and seeking to take advantage of openings • Internal Energy – also called Inner Energy, Internal Strength, Internal Power, or Internal Force. The cultivated energy within a martial artist’s body. Utilizing it, a martial artist can accomplish superhuman feats of speed, agility, strength, endurance, etc... It can even be used to heal wounds and nullify poisons. • Lightness Skill – also Qinggong. The ability to lighten the body and move with great agility & swiftness. At high proficiency, practitioners of this skill can run across water, leap to the top of trees, or even glide through the air. • Striking the Meridians / Acupoints – Fighting techniques which target the opponent’s meridians and acupoints in order to kill, cripple, immobilize, or control the opponent. More information here. • Cultivation – the process of improving health, increasing longevity, and growing powerful. This is accomplished by cultivating Qi and training in martial & mystical arts. • Cultivation Method – a mystical art or collection of techniques which cultivators practice in order to cultivate. • Cultivation Base – the amount or capacity of refined Qi possessed by a cultivator. • Sutras & Scriptures – a books, sacred writings containing detailed instructions on training in a cultivation method or martial arts style. Usually regarded as extremely valuable and thus kept secret (or at least, not made publicly available). • Spiritual Roots – figuratively, the very foundation (roots) of one’s body and soul. Associated with a person’s innate talent and elemental affinities. Cultivation usually requires some minimum level of innate talent, and many people find it impossible to even take the first steps. The quality of a person’s Spiritual Roots can be tested to determine if they have the talent necessary to cultivate. Rare individuals may even have special Spiritual Roots which allow them to cultivate quickly or grant them other benefits. For example, someone with “fire spiritual roots” might learn fire spells more easily than their peers. • Dantian – refers to the region in the body where a person’s Qi is concentrated (located three finger widths below and two finger widths behind the navel). • Meridians – the network of vessels/channels in the body through which Qi flows. Like blood vessels, but for Qi instead of blood. Eight Extraordinary Meridians – act as reservoirs or pathways for the circulation of Qi. Of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, the Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel are more mentioned. The Governing Vessel runs from the dantian (in the lower abdomen) up along the spine to the head. The Conception Vessel runs from the dantian up the front of the body to the head, where it connects with the Governing Vessel to form a complete circuit. Twelve Principal Meridians – meridians associated with the internal organs. Acupoints – there are several hundred of them on the body, mostly located along the meridians. Knowledge of acupoints can be used in healing (through acupuncture or similar practices) or in combat by deliberately striking them to achieve certain effects Qi Circulation – the act of controlling Qi to flow from the dantian, through the meridians, and back into the dantian in a cycle. It helps replenish stamina, purify the Qi, or strengthen the meridians. • Breathing Exercises – also known as Tu Na Breathing. A special way of breathing which expels the turbid Qi within the body and draws in the Qi of the natural world. An essential part of cultivation • Meditation – a practice for training or calming the mind and spirit. Cultivators spend a great deal of time in meditation, as both the cultivation of Qi and contemplation of Insights generally require it Lotus Position – sitting in a cross-legged meditative position. Closed Door Training – also called Closed Door Meditation or Closed Door Cultivation. Training done in seclusion, usually to focus on breaking through a bottleneck or to avoid becoming distracted at a crucial moment and suffering a backlash as a result. • Insight – related to enlightenment. Cultivators usually gain insights by meditating, engaging in life-or-death battles, or going out into the world to experience new things. These insights are often needed in order to master techniques or advance to higher stages of cultivation. • Internal Demons – rather than standard demons or devils, these are a practitioner’s negative emotions and other mental barriers which hinder their training/cultivation. Internal Demons, in some cases, can even attack the practitioner from the inside, and failure to adequately resist them may result in Qi Deviation. • Qi Deviation – also known as Qigong Deviation. Literally translates as “to catch fire and be entered [possessed] by devils”. A state wherein the cultivation base becomes dangerously unstable, causing internal damage to the body and symptoms of psychosis. People who succumb to their Internal Demons, who practice cultivation/martial arts incorrectly, or who rashly use forbidden arts are all at risk of falling into this state. • Bottleneck – the term for when cultivators figuratively hit a wall in their training and it suddenly becomes incredibly difficult to proceed. When they reach a bottleneck, cultivators may require new Insights, the aid of medicinal pills, or even harsher training in order to make a Breakthrough and successfully bypass the bottleneck. • Ranks / Levels / Layers – a common way to quantify martial power or the progress made in cultivation. In many cases (although not all) where these are used, there are 9 ranks/levels/layers to each stage of cultivation, with rank 1 being the start and rank 9 being the peak. After breaking through to the next stage, the practitioner starts at rank 1 of that new stage. Another set of commonly used terms are Early-stage, Middle-stage, Late-stage & Peak. For example, someone might be a “late-stage Core Formation expert” or they could be at “the peak of the Nascent Soul stage”. • Qi Condensation – an initial stage of cultivation which involves absorbing Qi from the natural world and refining it inside the body. • Foundation Establishment – the stage after Qi Condensation. Once a cultivator’s Qi crosses a certain threshold (in the volume and/or density of the Qi), they’ll be able to breakthrough to this stage • Core Formation – the stage after Foundation Establishment. It involves forming a Golden Core by using the Dantian as a crucible and the Cultivation Base as raw material. • Nascent Soul – the stage after Core Formation. The Nascent Soul resembles an infant or miniature person and resides in the Dantian, typically sitting in a meditative position. The Nascent Soul can travel outside the body and is like a second life for cultivators – if their main body dies, their consciousness can continue to exist in the Nascent Soul. But not every can do it. • Immortal Ascension – also known as Apotheosis. The stage wherein the cultivator becomes a Immortal. The cultivation/maturation of the Golden Core or Nascent Soul plays a key role in ascending to Immortality. • Alchemy – the refining of plants, minerals, and other substances into medicinal pills & elixirs. Alchemists are essentially pharmacists who work with magical materials and make miracle drugs Cauldrons & Pill Furnaces – the tools alchemists use to produce medicinal pills & elixirs. • Medicinal Plants / Herbs – a generic term for any kind of plant which can be used by alchemists to make poisons or medicinal pills & elixirs. Older medicinal plants (100-year, 1000-year, etc...) are generally considered to be more potent. • Spiritual Plants / Herbs – also called Spirit Grass. A magic plant which has absorbed spiritual energy from the natural world and is highly sought after by both cultivators and alchemists alike. Usually either eaten to absorb the spiritual energy it contains or refined into spirit medicines. • Spirit Tools – a generic term which encompasses all of the magic weapons/clothing/trinkets/talismans/etc... which cultivators make and use. • Spirit Stones – translucent crystals with spiritual energy trapped within. Mainly used as currency amongst cultivators. They can also be used to cultivate (by absorbing the spiritual energy), create magical items, or power spell formations. • Flying Sword – a magic sword which can fly through the air and can be directed to engage in long-range attacks. Perhaps the most iconic cultivator weapon. Cultivators can stand atop their flying swords and ride them as a form of transportation. • Interspatial Ring – a magic ring with a pocket dimension inside it. With a mere thought, the owner can store items inside it and retrieve them at will. There are some restrictions – the size of the storage space might be limited. Also it can be bag. • Talisman – a strip of paper with mystical diagrams & calligraphy drawn on it. They’re essentially consumable spells. (When activated, they cast a spell and will disintegrate once their magic is depleted.) • Formations – divided into battle formations and spell formations, although they are often just called “formations”. Battle formations are “fantasy-fied” tactical formations used by several cultivators or martial artists attacking in concert. Spell formations are also called Arrays. They’re essentially magic circles which cast a continuous area-of-effect spell on the location the formation encompasses Formation Flags – magical flags set up at key points in order to activate a spell formation (usually around the perimeter). Restrictions – somewhat similar to formations. They are spells which form a barrier around a location or act to seal/suppress a person or object. • Essence – often called Blood Essence. It’s basically “lifeblood” or “life force”. Powerful techniques sometimes require cultivators to expend their Essence, shortening their lifespan as a result. • Hand-seals – also Incantation Gestures. Daoist hand and finger gestures performed to cast spells. • Sword-light – a dazzling, powerful energy attack released from the edge of a blade. Forming Swordlight generally requires a profound cultivation base and a deep mastery of swordsmanship • Spiritual Sea - a metaphysical space within a cultivator's mind, serving as a storage for spiritual power and soul, and a source of power for soul beasts. Its state evolves from gaseous to liquid as cultivation progresses, housing a Spiritual Core for power restoration and the cultivator's soul spirits. • Key characteristics of the Spiritual Sea: Internal Realm: It is a realm within the cultivator's mind, not a physical location. Storage: It acts as a reservoir for the cultivator's spiritual power and parts of their soul. Power Source: It contains a Spiritual Core that helps to restore spiritual energy more quickly.