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.

Jade Gate Pass · 42

The endless sea of sand awaits the spring wind's farewell, while the blood-red sunset gazes upon a lone city shrouded in smoke. Here lie the crimson banners of war and the tears of longing shed in silent chambers. Towering walls and…

Youth on the Trade RouteA Capitalist OdysseyAfter the young general made a promise to a girl, he took a group of teenagers and wandered along the Western Regions' trade routes. They... even…
Karez and Celestial Spring StationTang QiTang Qi noticed that whenever someone mentions Celestial Spring Station, the villagers of Karez always pay extra attention.
Ayisu's waterMu the HeartlessA fierce battle took place in Squarewall Hold near Ayisu many years ago, and the water in Ayisu is said to have formed from the blood soaking the…
Voices from Whitecrown FortressPanicked travelerMany say Whitecrown Fortress is a dead city, but some travelers have heard cries of pain from within while camping at its gates.
Sand Bandits Who Don't RobSand BanditThe bandits of Jade Gate Pass seem to adhere to a certain bottom line, they only target wealthy and unkind merchants.
Man-Eating Whitecrown FortressSha FeifeiSome people in Jade Gate Pass can hear the call from Whitecrown Fortress, but those who respond never return.
Unforgettable SongWhitecrown Army SpiritEven in death, even as time wore away their memories, the soldiers of Whitecrown Fortress never lost their faith.
Abandoned Path of SurvivalBoat Craftsman Hu XiuSomeone once opened another road leading to the moon, but the Anxi Army did not leave via this road. Instead, they used sand boats to send off their…
Source of GrainGold Prospector BaDuring the siege of Whitecrown Fortress, someone kept smuggling grain in—that's how the city held out.
Abandoned Stoneworking ToolStoneworking ToolThese precious tools of well-diggers were deliberately damaged and discarded here. Wiping off the dust, one can almost hear the quarrel of their…
Family SecretHe Family's Secret BoxThe character "He" is carved at the bottom of the box, which contains the He family tree. Lifting the genealogy, there is still a water-seeking map…
Villagers Returning AgainZhang XiHaving heard that Horsehelm Village has water again, the displaced villagers are returning. Following their ancestors' teachings, they set foot on…
Snowmelt's PromiseWishing BottleThe writing on the note inside the bottle has faded, but one can barely make out the words "Pray… mountain snowmelt… bless… family." It once floated…
Dust-Covered HopeCunxiu's NotebookSeveral notebooks are stacked in the box, with "Cunxiu" written on the title page. They record the craftsman's experiences forging well-digging tools…
Garrison FarmlandLost TravelerIn the past, Peaceward Camp was where the Whitecrown Army cultivated its fields. For reasons unknown, the settlement now lies abandoned.
Fusheng Precious CoinMa BalangCopper coins cast during the Dali period could be used as Fusheng coins, but not a single one can be found in the village today.
Melody on the WindMonk UnknowingThe flute music Monk Unknowing heard not only echoes on the road to Squarewall Hold, now, wherever the wind blows, one can see a man walking on the…
The Last Furnace of CoinsHuo JiuchuanHuo Jiuchuan repeatedly cast copper coins. Failure, then recasting… According to him, this batch of coins carried everyone's hopes. But it might also…
Golden Bow Shooting the SunSupiruLegend tells of a general who drew a golden bow and split the setting sun. That general was last seen in Peaceward Camp.
Glory of SogdiansErkinSogdians' poverty is like camels dying of thirst by the White Silver River. Sogdians' wealth is like a gold mountain collapsing a yellow sand slope…
Fallen Trade RouteBroken Account BookAfter the An Lushan Rebellion, the Silk Road once bustling with caravans under Tang's protection is now fragmented by various powers. The Great Tang…
Where the Heart IsAn PuSogdian merchants chase opportunities and wealth, where gold lies, that is their home. Until one day, caravan leader Kang Zhenzhu shared drinks with…
Pearl BoatKang MidanTurbulent times produce heroes; chaotic sandstorms, in fact, brought about Kang Zhenzhu's legend. Foreign merchants found it hard to travel the…
Immortal for a Thousand YearsHe QinPoplar trees live a thousand years without dying, stand a thousand years after death without falling, and lie a thousand years after falling without…
Land of GoldKang FudanPoplar Bazaar once became a regional trade hub. Back then, it had endless gold, dazzling gems, and unceasing pipa music and songs… But the reason…
Canal DiggersNuopantuo and Kang MiThe formation of the poplar forest here relies entirely on underground canals connecting to snowmelt water sources. However, the construction of…
Frequent SandstormsVillager WhisperThe villagers of Karez have keenly noticed that the howling of wind and sand has become more frequent. The village market has thus become more…
Unique TradeMerchantWord among traveling merchants spreads that only Karez people can sense wind direction and predict sandstorms. The desert post's business makes many…
Wind-Listening ClassWei ZiyaThere aren't many places to stay in the village, but there is one house fully equipped with all kinds of learning tools. Each tool inside is…
Village Households in DeclineWei RuxianThe sky-blotting sandstorm a few years ago took many lives in Karez and also buried an untold past.
Precious Well and CanalHu YushanThere is a well in the village, said to be fed by snowmelt from high mountains. The villagers of Karez guard it day and night, as if protecting the…
Camel Foot InnZhang ShiKarez's bustle increases daily, people and camels intermingling. Several villagers shouldered tools and built the Camel Post nearby, giving the…
Begging for Old IronMerchantZhang Shi, who tends camels, often asks passing merchants for old iron items, secretly taking them to his house. The village doesn't seem to have a…
Returning to Leave Gifts for the WifeFan LiangjiFan Liangji has been waiting for someone who left to come back. His tea stall holds the hope that travelers will always find a place to rest. When…
Like Attracts LikeOld Caravan MasterMost camels native to Hexi are Bactrian camels, though foreign dromedary camels are occasionally seen. Bactrian camels are more cold-tolerant…
Same Origin, Different PathsTuotuoThe Camel Station was built next to Karez, originally just a place to care for camels. People worked at the station during the day and returned to…
North, South, East, WestVillager's RiddleThe bustle of Karez grows daily. This liveliness makes some uneasy; they secretly plan to distance themselves from trouble. And leaving inevitably…
Bridge Between Life and DeathMysterious RitualIt reshapes living forms and spans the bridge between life and death. Yet the source of this mysterious transmutation ritual's power remains…
Deceiving Heaven and EarthFeng TingtingThe transmutation ritual originated from the Daoists' money-scamming tricks. Dying people, heeding the lies, harmed camels. After the ritual, the…
Enduring Hardships and SufferingsDying CamelPeople have tried adapting the transmutation ritual for humans, but it never works. Only aged, severely ill, or gravely injured camels can…
Tender LicoriceAn YandianBe on good terms with camels, and you won't lose out traveling in sandstorms. Delicious licorice can make them especially joyful. Inside Jade Gate…
Names Side by SideCarvings in the WellA couple's simple playfulness during well-digging left their names forever paired. One last name remains somewhere in the well, quietly waiting to be…

Liangzhou Town · 76

Cluck... Cluck... Cluck...

Qinchuan Path · 45

Ends of the earth, inches apart!

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