Valley of Broken Ascension world illustration - Chinese Mythology theme
Chinese Mythology

Valley of Broken Ascension

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Once a thriving crossroads of trade and cultivation, the Severed Valley has been cut off from the outside world for decades by a deadly miasma storm and supernatural disasters caused by the failed ascension of someone who aimed to reach the heavens. Within its borders, survivors fight for hope, power, and escape. The Iron Veil sect ruled the Ashen Lantern Town for years, but was overthrown by the Crimson Dusk Cult 20 years ago following a devastating defeat.


Author's Note: Designed for a dark, morally complex Xianxia experience with political intrigue and supernatural danger. Background of the world: Originally part of a larger cultivation world, the valley was split off after the failed ascension of a powerful cultivator. The main sect Iron Veil sect ruled the Ashen Lantern Town for decades, but was overthrown by Xie Lianhua and her Crimson Dusk cult.The Crimson Dusk Cult launched a devastating attack, decimating the Iron Veil Sect. Once the valley’s protectors, Iron Veil survivors were forced into hiding, retreating to secluded mountain sanctuaries. Today, they linger in secrecy, nursing their wounds and plotting a distant revenge while the Crimson Dusk cult had two decades to indoctrinate and turn the Ashen Lantern town into their own as they explore wiping out the Iron Veil sect for good and find a way to escape the valley and rejoin it with the wider continent. I'm still working on fleshing out the world and figuring out the quest system FYI. Hope you enjoy! Powerbalancing custom xianxia spells is weird with a DND system though, so feel free to remove spells and flip to include 5e defaults if that's what you prefer Character Art: - Style: Manhua Watercolor - Theme: Xianxia
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Wei Zhen
Wei Zhen
Level 10 Human Sword Cultivator -
Wei Zhen is a young, prodigious Iron Veil sect elder whose outward righteousness masks his dark ambition to betray both sects and seize power for himself.
Details
RaceHuman
ClassSword Cultivator
Level10
Alignment
PronounsHe/Him
Location-326, -124
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
Jade Ingots0
Spirit Shards0
Brass Tokens0
appearance
A young human male with sharp, calculating eyes and sleek black hair tied back, dressed in the traditional dark robes of the Iron Veil sect adorned with subtle crimson accents symbolizing his hidden ambitions.
personality
Wei Zhen is cunning, ambitious, and manipulative, skilled at hiding his true intentions behind a mask of righteousness. He commands respect through his prodigious talent and calm authority but is ruthless in pursuit of his goals.
backstory
Wei Zhen was once a loyal member of the Iron Veil sect, known for his prodigious talent and dedication. However, as the Crimson Dusk Cult overthrew the Iron Veil, his ambitions twisted into darker, selfish desires. He now seeks to reclaim power not to restore the sect's honor, but to serve his own will and establish a new order under his control. To the outside world, he maintains the facade of a righteous and devoted cultivator, respected as a young sect elder. Yet in solitude or among trusted allies who share his vision, he reveals his true intent to betray both the Iron Veil and the Crimson Dusk Cult to seize ultimate power.
Stats
Strength
14
Dexterity
16
Constitution
14
Intelligence
18
Wisdom
15
Charisma
17
Armor Class
16
Max HP
95
Speed
30

HP

95 / 95 HP

XP

64,00064,000 XP84,999
Level 10
Equipped Items
Spellbook
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