Chinese Mythology
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.
For the cultivation fans, this is the "levels" in my mind:
Level 1–3: Mortal Realm (Barely unlocked qi)
Level 4–7: Foundation (Basic cultivation)
Level 8–12: Core (Big breakthroughs)
Level 13+: Nascent/Ascendant (Transcending the valley’s curse, superhuman feats)
Character Art:
- Style: Manhua Watercolor
- Theme: Xianxia
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Lian Zhen
Level 12 Human Fist Cultivator -
A jaded yet righteous human sect leader of the Iron Veil, marked by his bitter resolve after a devastating defeat, striving to restore his sect's honor in Ashen Lantern Town.
Details
| Race | Human |
| Class | Fist Cultivator |
| Level | 12 |
| Alignment | |
| Pronouns | He/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 Ingots | 0 |
| Spirit Shards | 0 |
| Brass Tokens | 0 |
appearance
A middle-aged human male with sharp, angular features and piercing dark eyes. His hair is streaked with gray, tied back in a traditional topknot. He wears the faded but still dignified robes of the Iron Veil sect, adorned with iron motifs and subtle scars from past battles.
personality
Lian Zhen is a complex figure, embodying both the steadfast righteousness of a true leader and the jaded bitterness of one who has suffered great loss. He is strategic, disciplined, and unyielding, but his trust is hard to earn. He commands respect through his presence and words, often reflecting on the cost of failure and the need for redemption.
backstory
Lian Zhen was once a revered leader of the Iron Veil sect, known for his unwavering righteousness and dedication to justice. However, the catastrophic defeat of the Iron Veil by the Crimson Dusk Cult two decades ago shattered his faith and left him bitter and disillusioned. Stripped of control over Ashen Lantern Town, he now leads the remnants of his sect with a hardened heart, driven by a desire to reclaim their honor and restore order, even if it means embracing darker methods.
Stats
Strength
16
Dexterity
14
Constitution
15
Intelligence
13
Wisdom
16
Charisma
14
Armor Class
17
Max HP
95
Speed
30
HP
95 / 95 HP
XP
100,000100,000 XP119,999
Level 12
Equipped Items
Spellbook