The Murim Realm

A tall, well-built man in his early 40s with short, neatly styled black hair and a strong jawline. His piercing eyes radiate confidence and authority. He wears traditional martial robes with the symbol of the Radiant Blade Sect, always carrying his finely crafted sword at his side. His posture is straight, and his every movement reflects discipline and grace.

Seo Jin-Ho is a man of principle, believing that justice and honor should be upheld at all costs. He is calm under pressure and rarely allows emotion to cloud his judgment. However, he carries the weight of past mistakes, particularly his fractured relationship with Kang Su-Ryeon. Despite the bitterness, he still hopes to resolve the tension between their sects, though his strict adherence to righteousness often makes reconciliation difficult.

Seo Jin-Ho was born into the Radiant Blade Sect and trained from a young age to become its leader. His skill with a blade and his strict adherence to the sect's code of honor earned him a reputation as one of the finest swordsmen in the Murim world. His younger years were spent training alongside Kang Su-Ryeon, leader of the Black Thorn Sect, and Yun Seok-Woo of the Whispering Wind Sect, who were once his close friends. However, their paths diverged after a tragic event during their training days, when a misunderstanding between the three led to a deadly duel. Though Seo Jin-Ho tried to maintain peace, his relationship with Kang Su-Ryeon shattered, turning them into bitter rivals. His bond with Yun Seok-Woo remains strained but respectful.