Anecdotes
The tales you hear about each place, from the people and the things you find there, in the game's own words. Pick a region, or find one by a name or a line you remember.
Around Qinghe · 4
- Scheming for Peace IHanging Blade ExhibitFor the sake of the oath for peace, the Hanging Blade once ranged across the world, reclaiming lost lands, forging alliances. But perhaps that was…
- Scheming for Peace IIHanging Blade ExhibitThe Zhou Coins used in Qinghe were cast from melted-down Buddha statues—remnants of a campaign to suppress the Buddhist order. Monks and nuns…
- Scheming for Peace IIIHanging Blade ExhibitFor peace in their homes and joy in their work, for unity among all peoples. This city stands. Should history curse me for it, so be it. I alone will…
- The Hanging BladeAureate PavilionAll in Qinghe know that Palace of Annals was once the leader of martial world. Few know it stood atop a secret society called the Hanging Blade. But…
Heaven's Pier · 22
- Business Is ToughZhao WeiyeA coachman tells you business is grim this year in Heaven's Pier. The main southern road leading out of the village has been seized by an unknown…
- Local Lore"Geography: Heaven's Pier" by WayfarerHeaven's Pier is famed for two things: the Parting Tears and the Pear Blossom Grove. When the full moon rises during the Drunken Immortal Festival…
- The First BlossomPear Blossoms of BreweryThe first pear tree in Heaven's Pier was planted by Han Xiangxun, who brought a twig from her homeland. Years later, Uncle Zhou and the villagers…
- Southern TongueSong WuA group of southerners with unfamiliar accents recently arrived in Heaven's Pier. A rare sight in this quiet village on Qinghe.
- A Shadow in the DarkMysterious MapAt night, you catch two shady figures whispering at the edge of the village. From them, you unexpectedly obtain a map of Heaven's Pier. Their purpose…
- Parting Beneath the Pear TreeGu San'geGu San'ge tells you that Han Xiangxun left her homeland for unknown reasons, returning only to bring a pear tree branch. Some say the drink Parting…
- Drifting to the ShelterAuntie TianDuring the Khitan war, it was Han Xiangxun who took in the wandering refugees. Together, they built what would become Heaven's Pier.
- The DisappearedUncle MiThe villagers still speak fondly of the departed great hero Jiang. Some once hoped he and Han Xiangxun would become a couple. But ever since he…
- Envoy of the Southern Tang DynastyMerchant at Heaven's PierMerchants traveling through bring tales from afar. They say envoys from the southern Tang kingdom recently arrived in Qinghe, said to be seeking…
- Secret Letter on the Strange PigeonMysterious LetterA flock of strange pigeons has appeared in Heaven's Pier, each bearing secret messages tied to their legs. One such note reads: "Show the token…
- Drunken Raging TidesShi YibeiYou run into a drunken Raging Tides swordsman in the Brewery. It reminds you of what Uncle Jiang once said: the swordsmen of Raging Tides have always…
- Snooping for IntelUnusual SignsStrange folks have appeared in Heaven's Pier. Some ask about ways into the village, others inspect the tides at the river mouth, and a few even…
- Fragrant Agarwood DustBrewery Techniques IThe villagers gather the most fragrant pear blossoms in silk pouches, then soak them in wine, three buckets full. The resulting aroma is pure and…
- Flying Petals Onto the RooftopBrewery Techniques IIVillagers set woven trays atop their roofs. During blossom season, the pear petals drift down naturally in the trays. When the Drunken Immortal Month…
- Prayer for My BenefactorChu WumingChu Wuming once had a benefactor who saved his life. That man was Chu Qingquan, a hero whose name Chu Wuming will never forget.
- Song of Pear Blossom WineShuang'erBrewing the wine Parting Tears isn't easy. First, villagers use fans to gather pear petals, then grind them into powder. This powder is blended into…
- Pear Blossoms of HometownXia AzeA green-robed beauty more captivating than pear blossoms seems to recognize the trees planted in Heaven's Pier. They were brought here long ago by…
- Pride of RubyYueniangRuby lost her mother at a young age. Uncle Zhou couldn't control her, and over time she became the village's mischievous little wildflower.
- Theft at Heaven's PierZhang DazhuangMany years ago, a thief came to Heaven's Pier and stole something dear to Han Xiangxun. Rumors say she's still searching for it to this day.
- The Treasure ThiefOld RoosterYou overhear something peculiar, a rooster in Heaven's Pier claims it saw a thief steal Jia Fu's coin pouch.
- Cat LordCat LordThis cat's got a plan. With cuteness as its weapon, it's grooming humans into free food dispensers. According to the Cat Network, it's nearly…
- Fiery ButterButterButter is the village pup you've raised since he was small. See, he's here again, nudging your leg, asking for a cuddle.
Blissful Retreat · 16
- Seeking a RecipeTang BaoThat scheming merchant Tang Bao is back at Blissful Retreat, trying to get a free taste again. This time, he even offered ten times the price for the…
- Guests from All AroundSong YiWith the Drunken Immortal Month upon us, the vats are open and the wine flows free. Guests from all directions fill Heaven's Pier, laughing…
- First Jar BanquetDrunken Immortal Month IThe villagers offer the season's first brew to mark the festival's start. This banquet, and the grand opening feast that follows, was first…
- Three Soaks, One SipDrunken Immortal Month IIDrinking Parting Tears has its art. The custom of "three soaks, one sip" brings the wine's aroma and flavor to perfection.
- Flowing Cups GatheringDrunken Immortal Month IIIAt the First Jar Banquet, guests sit beside flowing water, floating their cups on little boats. With flowers in bloom and wine in hand, they savor…
- The Nine-Curve Stone BoatWayfarerAccording to legend, a sage once arrived on a stone boat and ascended to immortality. This tale echoes another tale about the Water Lady herself. Yet…
- Well of Heaven DisciplePei MaoFrom Pei Mao'er, you learn something unexpected: your ten-year-old housecat was once a gift from Chu Qingquan. But there's something about Chu that…
- Another Heaven's PierLost TouristA lost traveler seems to be searching for another Heaven's Pier. According to their account, it's filled with faceless beings... faceless people…
- Immortal of the Yellow RiverDrunken PatronA heartbroken traveler tells you of a legend in the Yellow River: if one could find the immortal that dwells there, they could start life anew…
- Wine TravelogueTravelogue: Blissful Retreat"One sip of Parting Tears, and even immortality pales in comparison." To taste the finest Parting Tears, one must seek the Blissful Retreat Inn…
- Tale - KillerbladeWild LiuThe name "Killerblade" is feared across the land. Rumor has it he's come to Qinghe, and a bounty has appeared at the Blissful Retreat Inn: capture…
- Uncle Tian's TrailYao YaoyaoEach year during the Drunken Immortal Month, Unfated Tian disappears for a while. Some say they spotted him at the ferry dressed as a fisherman…
- Southern Forbidden GroundsSong JiuSong Jiu's words remind you of a strange local legend. South of the village lies a ruined temple named Ghost Temple. It's haunted by vengeful…
- One Long DepartedCenotaphEvery year, Han Xiangxun brings the first jar of wine here to honor a lost loved one. You've seen the gravestone, it's her brother's cenotaph. But…
- Hidden TreasureYuan ShengYuan Sheng stumbled upon a rare treasure, one that seems to belong to a disciple of Well of Heaven. That disciple recently visited Blissful Retreat…
- Gift of a Hired CatKittyIn ancient times, cat-keeping came with a ceremony named Gift of a Hired Cat. A gift, usually dried fish, would be offered to the kitten. If the…
Harvestfall Village · 14
- Black Millet of the Northern FrontierVendor Xiao YaoA traveling vendor from Harvestfall Village tells you that Wuhe Wine from the north sells particularly well in town.
- Northern Campaign and GrainYan QuandīngFor some reason, the Harvestfall Village villagers refuse to believe the Northern Campaign has failed. They keep growing grain, hoping their harvests…
- The Remarkable Village ChiefYan Die'erHarvestfall Village's village chief, Yan Chi, only arrived three years ago. But he quickly earned the villagers' trust and became their leader.
- The Child They Took InLittle Hammer YanLittle Hammer Yan of Harvestfall Village is an orphan adopted from the northern front by blacksmith Iron Hammer Yan. He remembers little of his…
- The Mysterious GranaryHarvestfall Village FarmerThere's a mysterious granary in Harvestfall Village that's heavily guarded. It's said to contain the entire village's stores from recent years, no…
- The Villagers' PastYan XiaoqianMost of Harvestfall Village villagers were once war refugees or former Northern Campaign soldiers with no home to return to.
- The Great Benefactor of Harvestfall VillageYan GuduoThe Harvestfall Village is only four or five years old. Locals say the land was barren before, and it was thanks to a great benefactor that they were…
- Reasons to Train Martial SkillsYan the InstructorThe villagers of Harvestfall Village not only work the land, they also train in martial arts. Rumor has it they're preparing for the day when the…
- Shared ResolveYan ZhunThe Harvestfall Village villagers share a singular resolve: to hoard grain at all costs. They tighten their belts, skip meals, and save as much as…
- Useless or Useful?Yan XiaoerUnlike the outside world, Harvestfall Village hasn't given up on the Northern Campaign. Others scoff at it as a lost cause. But to these villagers…
- The Sad FishYan SiguiWhen the emperor passed, the villagers mourned. But it was Chief Yan Chi's arrival that gave them a new sense of purpose.
- The Village Chief's StoryHarvestfall Village WomanSome say Yan Chi once served as a steward at the Palace of Annals.
- Where Is the Key?Yan PengniuVillager Yan Pengniu carries one of the grain vault keys on him.
- The CenotaphXiaobaiThere's something odd about the graves in Harvestfall Village. Xiaobai the dog, swears on its life that they're filled with clothes not corpses.
Mercyheart Town · 7
- Century-Old LegacyYang Family GenealogySince the Zhenguan era, the Yang clan's ancestor Yang Zuanzhi brought Zhou Zihui, Pan Zigang, Xie Zhisong and many others here to pursue the art of…
- Legacy's EndZhou Yizhou"Since the Buddhist Persecution movement, there are no more stonemasons in town. Fewer boats come to Mercyheart Town... Yet more leaves," the old…
- Tragedy in the Bitter SeaMercyheart Town CommonerWhen the faith was banned, hundreds lost their livelihoods. No one could explain why a life of piety led to such ruin. Yang the Sculptor proposed…
- The Bullied ChildMercyheart Town CommonerIn Mercyheart Town, the four great families—Yang, Zhou, Pan, and Xie—share the land, but for some reason, the Yangs have always been pushed aside by…
- Faith in the Buddha's FlowerMercyheart Town CommonerOne day, a preacher of the Buddha Flower Emissary arrived with followers in tow. They promised blessings to all who offered devotion to Buddha's…
- The Rats' RebellionMercyheart Town CommonerThose unwilling to worship Buddha's Flower have begun vanishing. They hide in the underground refuge known as the Rat Den, led by five brave souls…
- Self-Proclaimed RatfolkSilver-Whisker RabbitThe rabbits of Mercyheart Town don't quite understand the people living in the tunnels. Why call themselves rats?
Finesteed Hamlet · 1
Wraith Village · 9
- Crazy talkBa FengziFog coils through the village. Strange talk and stranger folk fill the streets, it's as if madness clings to every wall.
- The Strange Medical BookChen Zangqi's Herbal CompendiumThe old clinic in the abandoned village still holds a few worn volumes. Every last one of them is filled with wild theories and bizarre tales.
- Farewell FeastBa ShanThe whetstones sing. Blades are drawn. Someone's preparing for a parting feast. But who's leaving, and who's being left behind?
- The One Behind It AllMynah AnkletOne of the hill mynas has a small metal ring tied to its leg. The design looks deliberate. Could someone be training them to speak?
- Traces of BattleRuined House InvestigationTraces on the ruined walls speak of a brutal fight, there may have been injuries, or worse.
- Deer Immortal RitualHanging Painting of the Deer ImmortalThe villagers of Wraith Village once worshipped a stag god they called Deer Immortal. But after the god vanished, a strange affliction began, the…
- The Straw BrideLetter of MourningOn wedding nights, the madness peaks. Afflicted villagers turn on each other. Since then, no one dares marry outsiders. Instead, they craft…
- Parrot's MasterThe Eighth BrotherThose strange birds seem to be on a mission to scare off outsiders. But who trained them, and why?
- Bottom of the SecretsPoison FrogSomething dangerous stirs beneath the waters of Gleaming Abyss. Even the poison frogs sense it. What secrets lie in the deep?
Peace Bell Tower · 1
Thousand-Buddha · 2
- Heaven Flame DisasterCelestial StoneYears ago, a meteorite struck Thousand-Buddha Village and sparked a fire that burned the entire place to ash. Locals say the village had it coming.
- Heresy in the Name of BuddhaStone TabletThousand-Buddha Village was once a flourishing Buddhist village, but it followed unorthodox teachings. After its destruction in the Xiande era, the…