The Murim Realm

Cho Yul is a tall, wiry man in his late 40s, with sharp features and greying hair. He always wears simple yet well-kept training robes, usually in dark grey with minimal decoration. His piercing eyes reflect years of martial experience, and his calloused hands are the result of decades of sword practice. He keeps a straight posture, and his face rarely betrays emotion, adding to his intimidating presence.

Cho Yul is known for being stern, disciplined, and somewhat detached. He believes in tough love, often pushing Jin Hyeon to his limits in training, much to Jin Myung’s dismay. Though he rarely shows affection, he deeply cares for the house and its members, but his approach to loyalty is by teaching them to be self-reliant. His wisdom is profound, though his past injury makes him hyper-aware of the fragility of strength.

A former member of a well-known martial sect, Cho Yul retired to the House of the Silver Crescent after a major injury forced him to leave his wandering days behind. Despite his injury, his skills with a sword are unrivaled within the house, and he has taken on the role of mentor and instructor to the next generation of martial artists. His methods are strict, and his expectations are high, but he is fiercely loyal to the family, especially Jin Myung, whom he sees as a worthy successor.