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.
Heaven's Threshold · 24
Heaven's Threshold is the path to heaven. Since Mozi first set his sights on the skies, generations of Mohists followed, crafting eagles to pursue the dream of flight For a thousand years they toiled as one, all for a single question…
- Hidden Gold in the WoodsYang Yao and Shan QiuzhiLong ago, Elder Crane lingered deep within the dense forest, seemingly to hide treasures from prying eyes.
- The Courage of YouthUncle ShanAfter the Lament of Dragonbend left Mohist Hill with a shortage of disciples, many young disciples bravely volunteered to march with Halcyon to…
- A Grandmaster Lost, A Legend BornSong Ying and Guan ZhouxingThough Zhang Wanshi was destined to rise as the next Grandmaster, his mysterious disappearance thrust Raven into the role, sparking a new chapter in…
- The Final FarewellZhang WanshiFacing invasion, Zhang Wanshi meant to march north with Elder He. Yet the rising floods held him back. He could only bow toward the north in farewell…
- Dragon Lord's SealQiongqi Artificers' CampLegend holds that the Khitan Flying Dragon warriors revered the Dragon Lord's Seal as their highest symbol. However, since the previous Dragon Lord…
- A Mysterious DecreeQiongqi Artificers' CampIn the twilight of the Tang Dynasty, an enigmatic order from Grandmaster Osprey sent disciples far and wide to chronicle the anomalies of places, all…
- Letters of FarewellQiongqi Artificers' CampAfter the Lament of Dragonbend, the registry of wandering Mohist disciples was leaked. In a desperate call, Raven summoned them home, only to be met…
- Elder Crane's SwordQiongqi Artificers' CampElder Crane never mastered swordplay, yet he always carried a blade. After his passing, this weapon was inherited by Halcyon.
- The Quiet ResolveQiongqi Artificers' CampThree years ago, Qing received a letter from beyond the mountains. She departed that night, taking with her all the siege mechanisms from the…
- Tokens of FriendshipCui Xiaban and Wu ShuangxiuThose who dwell upon Brighthale Cliff share a deep bond with the Qiongqi Artificers. They prepare rice cakes for the patrolling warriors on watch.
- A Pact Forged in TrustWang Yu and Yi XiezuoThe leader of the Qiongqi Artificers once owed a debt of gratitude to the people who lived in Brighthale Cliff. Thus, a pact was struck: the Qiongqi…
- Tenderness Beneath the ArmorGao Ziyun and Liang YeSome of the villagers helping repair the Qiongqi Artificers' armor were once craftsmen of Skyward City. When the city fell, they lost their…
- Healing the HeartYi Qing and Chang LijuanThe medicine brought by the Qiongqi Artificers offered the villagers only brief relief. External injuries are easy enough to treat, but deep-rooted…
- The Fallen NamesWen Wan'erWen Wan'er compiled a register of those missing from the Night of Falling Sky. These names have now become the primer from which the children of…
- Offerings to the DepartedJia YinghuaAt Brighthale Cliff, rice cakes are made to honor souls trapped among the ruins, each offering a step toward healing the sorrow left behind.
- The Hidden DwellersYu'erBy day, all the mountain dwellers hide indoors, emerging only after dusk. They surrender the wilds to the Qiongqi Artificers, who stand as vigilant…
- Small Gains CountHu Yanzhi and Wu LaiAmong the remaining survivors of Dragonbend Academy were those who clung to life. Raven did not hold it against them, but settled them on Goldflow…
- Snowfall of StarsGao JingxingAt the wind-blown valley of Stellabed Rocks, drifting petals stir the night sky and whisper to the earth. Here, a devoted ancestor once built a…
- The Second GuestXiao TuyuanGoshawk was an orphan Halcyon adopted from the mountain beyond and the second person to breach the Hidden Mountain by his own ability alone. He had…
- Qi ResonanceMaster MonkeyAccording to the monkeys, true qi is simply chi. All things under heaven carry their own subtle resonance, and chi may be guided to answer it in…
- The Art of Feigned DeathMaster MonkeyThe monkeys uncovered a mysterious manual, one that records many ways of feigning death. Who in the Mohist sought to slip death's grasp? Who turned…
- Halcyon BrewMaster MonkeyHalcyon's culinary skills were eccentric at best, save for one exception: the Monkey Brew she mastered under the Master Monkey. Halcyon hid jars of…
- Azure Bird's ChivalryMaster MonkeyA great bird circles the ruins of Skyward City Ruins. In years past, it once roamed the world at Halcyon's side, defending the weak and aiding those…
- Skyfall and Derivation for FateSummoned Qiongqi ArtificersIn the wake of the Night of Falling Sky, strange phenomena began to stir deep within the ruins. The fires of the Skyfall subsided the following day…
Suixiang · 112
Amid the Taihang's peaks, a city was carved from the mountain's heart. It is a realm untouched by strife or famine, where the old live in quiet grace and the young are raised on music and verse. But as these cliffs guard their perfect…
- The Rite of EmergenceQing's InvitationHalcyon invited the sutra lecturers and artisans of Spiritroost Crag to study the Mohist Canons. After mastering these teachings, they were supposed…
- The Silent SettlementQin DaoqinMost inhabitants of Spiritroost Crag are mute, dedicating themselves wholly to the study of the Mohist Canons.
- Throat WoundRen RanA closer look reveals the canons lecturer's mask conceals a throat injury, a wound that has robbed him of his voice.
- Quiet GuardianChen LinDespite its seclusion, Spiritroost Crag receives monthly supplies arranged by Yan.
- Dark Kite CraftingWooden Eagle Production ScheduleHidden deep within Spiritroost Crag is a distinctive track for dark eagle crafting. The mute residents started to rely on this rhythmic craft to…
- Mystery of DisappearanceChen LinOn the day of the Rite of Emergence, the artisans and lecturers bound for the Terrace of No Return vanished. Some blame the rift between the…
- Time of ReturnShu QinArtisans queue for literate lecturers to write their family letters. Unable to speak, they use vivid gestures to convey longing. The desk is piled…
- The Source of the WaterGao BudingThe winding water-rails of Jadestream Valley serve as both aqueducts and tracks for the Sky Shuttle. Fed by the Hutuo River's underground springs via…
- A Question of OriginsBu Hui and Bu DongThe former Grandmaster Raven is credited with designing the Sky Shuttle, yet its graceful motion relies not only on the strength of those aboard but…
- Legacy of WaterwaysArtisanThe water-diversion mechanisms scattered through the mountains were built by Zhang Wanshi before he left, drawing on earlier designs. They greatly…
- Mechanism-Powered Terraced FieldsTian LaosanIn Jadestream Valley, farmers have begun using wooden oxen and waterwheels to work the terraced fields. Yet some stubborn farmers harbor a grim…
- Skyrest SteleSkyrest SteleOnce rugged mountains and tidal flats, Jadestream Valley you see today is the fruit of tireless reclamation by local villagers. Mohist disciples…
- Woman's PortraitWoman's PortraitIn the old home of Master Raven hangs a painting: a woman seen from behind, sword in hand, walking away into the distance.
- Cloud KeyMo DaojuWhen the Sky Shuttle was restored, travel from Mohist City transformed overnight. Due to the great number of users and to safeguard the delicate…
- Three ParagonsHuo TinglanAmong the previous Three Paragons stood Grandmaster Raven, the architect of Jadestream Valley. Today's trio includes Grandmaster Swallow, Senior…
- Work for ReliefAunt WangTo ease commoners' struggles, Mohist Hill hires villagers for labor, offering wages to sustain them. Many mountain communities relocate in step with…
- Extremes ChronicleMo KuiA self-organized society of Mohist disciples dedicated to recording the world's extremes. From man-made wonders to natural marvels, anything that…
- Travel in Mohist CityXiaoping and JunjunSince the completion of Sky Shuttle, journeys from Mohist City to Jadestream Valley have been transformed. No longer bound to footpaths, disciples…
- Peng's CommandMohist Hill DiscipleBefore the Qiongqi Artificers launched an assault on Jadestream Valley, Elder Peng ordered an evacuation, ensuring no one was harmed.
- Three Birds in the TreeMysterious GraffitiThere are carved marks on a tree near Disciples' Quarters. You can just make out three birds: a swallow, a heron, and a falcon. Perhaps a student…
- The Road Less TraveledLan BuzhuOver twenty years ago, Wang Qing reached Mohist Hill guided by a mere direction, scaling countless cliffs. He took a path both ordinary and…
- Cascade of StarsYuan HuanThe Mohist Order has a tradition of scholarly journeys. Core disciples and traveling disciples plan routes together to explore the world, leaving…
- School Beyond the MountainXie Ming and Xie JinElder Peng once supported Elder Crane in establishing a school outside the mountain, and he stands by the Grandmaster's vision today. Many believe…
- Messages from Inkbound OrderBaiyun and Hei YanFor twenty-seven years, the Inkbound Order has relied on azure birds to send messages to the Mohist Hill, seemingly intent on spreading Mohist…
- Calamities in the MountainsWayfarerNatural disasters strike the Taihang mountains every few years or decades. The Mohist settled here not to shun these perils, but to study their…
- Wooden Eagle CouriersMaster CaiThe Mohist Hill's wooden eagles stretch over six feet in length and carry up to ten catties. If you see these wooden eagles soaring above, remember…
- Magic of Monkey BezoarsHerb GathererMonkeys feast on wild fruits, and over the years, secretions form stones within them. Similar to calculus bovis, these monkey bezoars are the…
- Echo WallLu ZiwenThe natural curvature of these cliffs creates a perfect arc. Stand beneath the Echo Wall, and any sound will return as a crystal-clear reflection…
- Legacy of the Peach GroveLiu XunanA peach grove stands before Jadestream Valley, where lush grass and falling blossoms meet the eye. It was planted by generations of disciples to…
- Retreat by JadestreamQiongqi Artificers' CampTheir disagreements over opening the mountain only deepened, until Raven and Halcyon finally went their separate ways. Raven then withdrew into the…
- Enigma of Golden ColossiQiongqi Artificers' CampAfter Qin's fall, the Twelve Golden Colossi vanished. Some say they perished in the flames of Epang Palace set by Xiang Yu; others whisper the…
- The Creed of ProtectionQiongqi Artificers' CampTo many Qiongqi Artificers, Mohist Hill is home. Unlike Mohists, who aspire to bring benefit to the world and root out evils, their specific devotion…
- Ten Days of TidesQiongqi Artificers' CampSome say Wang Qing swam for ten days and nights, surviving against all odds, to infiltrate Hidden Mountain via Jadestream Valley.
- Sky Draped in BlossomsOld Helmsman's Family LettersThe leader of Millennium Crossing is a madman, yet his letters recall a vision: peach blossoms filling the sky during the wars, offering refugees a…
- A Secondary SiteZhen ShejiAccording to Zhen Sheji, the people at Spiritroost Crag were transported there in groups. If they are hidden away, it must be to keep them from the…
- The Conflict of ReputationsXie Hua and Ding JieThe inhabitants of Spiritroost Crag hold complex feelings for Qing. While many are grateful for her past sanctuary, others blame her for their…
- For TomorrowQinglangThey can no longer leave the mountain to teach the Mohist Canons in person. So they fasten the texts to the wings of wooden eagles and send them…
- The Price of OpeningHe QiuThose who followed Halcyon have faced brutal persecution. What then is the fate of Halcyon herself, the leader of the Expansion faction? Though…
- Paddy Fields of TaihangWang Chun and Gao MingThe Taihang Mountains were once barren of rice. It was not until a Mohist Elder returned from his travels with techniques for water storage and land…
- Origin of the Mo SurnameLi XiangThe Mohist took in many orphaned refugees. Those who could not remember their lineage were permitted to take Mo as their surname.
- The Artisan's PitfallShen Hui and Lu PengxuanWithin the Mohist, many Grandmasters take on disciples. However, their styles vary wildly, and for some students, a master's eccentricities can make…
- Titles of Feather and FlightZhang Shiqiang and Lv JiananMohist Hill divides its disciples into five ranks: Apprentices, Journeymen who can work independently, Master Machinists with specialized skills…
- CompanionsCai Youli and Sun YoumaoWhen seniority is unknown, artisans of Mohist City address each other as "Companions." They are bound by a shared dream: to one day soar into the…
- The Three Trials of Mohist CityLu ChuwenFor artisans, skill comes first. Craftsmanship is tested through a series of exams: the Prodigy Test for beginners, the Elite Test for outer…
- Arguments for SeclusionChen MaoProponents of Seclusion argue that unmonitored technology leads to misuse and exploitation by those with ill intent, defeating the goal of "Universal…
- Hydro-ChronometrySu WeiThe Mohist excels in harnessing hydro-power. By using water to drive a striking pendulum, they have created a grand system of timekeeping that echoes…
- Expansion and SeclusionDing WenxuElders in Mohist City recall that the policies of Expansion and Seclusion have alternated for a millennium. Yet, one taboo remains ironclad: the…
- The Shared KitchenAunt Lin ErTo conserve fuel and reduce waste, Mohist City predominantly uses communal kitchens. This allows residents to spend less time on chores and more…
- Night of Falling SkyQi RenThree years ago, the people of Mohist City witnessed the tragedy of the Skyward City, which, once soaring in the clouds, plummeted to the earth…
- Whispers of the Cat GodMao LuNestled within Hidden Mountain, a certain group worships Meow Meow, believing the myth that feline blessings bring academic success.
- Outdated NewsWang LuAs Hidden Mountain has been sealed for so long, news from the outside world always arrives late.
- The Three ParagonsXiao'e and XiaopanThe three most exceptional young artisans of each generation are honored as the Three Paragons.
- Conflict in the WestLiu Hua and Liu TingThe Seclusion faction uses the constant warfare beyond the mountains as an argument to promote their proposal.
- The People's AfflictionsWang PaoThe Mohist believes that hunger from lack of food, cold due to lack of clothing, and exhaustion due to no rest are the gravest afflictions. To ensure…
- The Fate of HalcyonWei LiRumors swirl throughout Hidden Mountain regarding the fate of the legendary Grandmaster Halcyon.
- Chamber of ReflectionChamber of Reflection GuardPerched atop a sheer cliff beneath the Mohist City's watchtower is the Chamber of Reflection. It is used to detain disciples who breach the precepts…
- Shadow QuarterBai Po and Wen'anSurvivors of the Skyward City disaster are now housed in a cluster of dwellings within Mohist City. Other residents call this place the Shadow…
- The WebCheng LongThe academic journal "The Web" is the most authoritative journal for patent and academic publications in Mohist Hill. Its mission is to connect the…
- City of the NightSun QiuliangThe masked dwellers of the Shadow Quarter hide by day and emerge by night. Only in the stillness of the sleeping city can they appear without…
- Ancient Roots of QiongqiWei Wen and Li YunThe Qiongqi Artificers lingering outside the city share a profound connection with an ancient lineage of the same name that existed since the Pre-Qin…
- The Benevolent HeroineWan LeiThe former Grandmaster, Halcyon, was a woman of profound warmth. She often visited abandoned ruins to care for the destitute, and during her travels…
- The Curse of the Three ParagonsQin ShengRumors circulate in the shadows that the misfortunes of the previous Three Paragons were caused by their master, He. It is said this curse now haunts…
- The Case for OpeningLi MeichenThe Expansion faction argues that science cannot flourish behind closed doors. Only through exchange and the salvation of the world can the sect…
- Ciyou OrphanageXiaoshanDisciples of Mohist Hill sometimes bring back homeless orphans from beyond the mountain. Once they arrive, the children are cared for by Mama Mercy…
- Chess FolkCheng ZhoupanBesides the disciples, Mohist City is home to war refugees who have followed the sect since the Pre-Qin era. They are known as the Chess Folk.
- The Sundial FellowshipLin YeThe Sundial Fellowship convenes only during the twelve hours of the night. Its members eschew sect factionalism, choosing the path of true Universal…
- The Disaster SentinelThe Disaster SentinelThese emergency devices are used to report experimental mishaps within Mohist City. Deploying a Disaster Sentinel summons specialists trained to…
- Bloodlines of PowerZheng YunRumor has it that the current Grandmaster, Swallow, and Falcon, one of the Three Paragons, are actually biological siblings.
- A Mountain of MetalQiu SiweiSince the fall of the Skyward City, the daily yield of ores from the Mirkvale has piled up like mountains.
- Discourse on the ScripturesCao Yu and Lin MiaoquanMohist disciples often gather at the disputation platform to discuss matters of Mohist doctrine. The old argument over opening the mountain versus…
- Prophecy in Nursery RhymesSu XiaobaoIt is common for prophecies to be masked as nursery rhymes, but what truth does this particular rhyme portend?
- The Millennial EnigmasMohist Hill DiscipleLegend has it that every unsolved puzzle of the Mohist Hill from the past thousand years is collected here. Anyone who cracks them will achieve…
- The Weak GrandmasterMohist Hill DiscipleSome disciples believe the new Grandmaster is far too weak on the issue of Seclusion. They feel the current leader is simply being led by the nose by…
- The Sealed MechanismZhong YiA mechanism once led directly to the underwater depths, but it was sealed by the former Grandmaster Raven.
- Echoes of LearningChen FangdaMohist Hill once offered two great centers of learning: Mohist City and Dragonbend Mountain. Today, new disciples only know of the city, oblivious to…
- Lineage of the Three ParagonsMaster-Apprentice LineageSwallow was trained under Raven, Falcon under Halcyon, and Heron under Gull. Such is the record of their mentorship, the lineage of their proud…
- Beyond CraftMaster LinThe former Grandmaster Halcyon was not the most skilled artisan in the sect, yet she possessed an ingenious heart, always sparking innovation and…
- The Toll of ProstheticsHan ZhaoLong-term reliance on prosthetics can trigger severe rejection reactions if they are forced, potentially leading to grave consequences.
- Gazing Skyward, Serving EarthWang ShanshanCenturies spent crafting the Skyward City have not bound Mohist Hill disciples to the mountain. It was not that the mountain was lacking, but that…
- Games Beneath CloudsThe Eloquent, The Wise, The ChivalrousBy the Cloud Pavilion, three figures are often seen playing Madiao cards. Perhaps only this game can soothe the ache of longing for "that person."
- Leaving the MountainThe Eloquent, The Wise, The ChivalrousOn the day of their descent, the three returned to the Cloud Pavilion. It might be their final game of Madiao together. Though their journeys now…
- The Millennial Plank PathMohist Hill DiscipleA millennium ago, during their seclusion, the Mohist spent immense labor constructing a winding plank path across the Precipice Ridge. Its exact…
- Echoes from the RuinsWang YiSome disciples believe that when the wind chimes of the Old Mohist City ring, the voices of ancestors hidden deep within the ruins can be heard.
- Infinite MirageJi Xing and Fang XiLegends tell of an Infinite Mirage Formation hidden beneath the Old Mohist City that cloaks Hidden Mountain in a veil of eternal mist. The flowing…
- Registry of DisciplesRegistry of DisciplesSince the turning of the Earth Dragon, the Mohist relocated to a new city. A suspended pavilion was established to house the Registry of Disciples…
- Succession of the BestowedUnsent LetterWhen a titled artisan passes away, their honorific is sealed until another appears who embodies its specific traits and spirit.
- Neighbors by NightfallQi Weiyuan and Yin ZhiElder Peng, seeking peace in the forest to escape chaos, never expected Aunt Cheng to conjure a home beside his own overnight. Such rapid moves left…
- The Eagle's AscentXia Yixuan and Lu YeAunt Cheng is a master of avian training. Her birds of prey can soar over jagged peaks to find Mohist Hill disciples, delivering messages or striking…
- Reason First, Fists FollowHe Bumian and Ying YelanWhen Mozi abandoned Confucianism to found Mohism, he often clashed with the literati. He would reason with those who listened, and pummel those who…
- Thousand-Day SpiritsLiu Shuo, Di JuanBeside the ironsmiths of Mirkvale live the Di family brewers. Descendants of the ancient Zhongshan Kingdom, they guard the recipe for "Sweet…
- Roadside BraziersJin HetuArtisans in Mirkvale love their grilled meat, yet no stalls exist. Instead, they use the street-side braziers for a slow smoke. By marinating wild…
- Ore ChimesYu TingfengIn Mirkvale, every eave is adorned with wind chimes made from quartz fragments and iron silvers found during mining. When the wind stirs the chimes…
- Mirkvale OptimismHu Hu, Tang Rui, and Qin BoThe folk of Mirkvale are bold and outspoken, famous for their witty banter and clever wordplay. Though they won't admit it, they are all under the…
- Surge Mohist City OrdersLi Donglai and Chen QiAfter the Night of Falling Sky, the freight roads to the Skyward City were abandoned. However, as Grandmaster Swallow pushes for new mechanical…
- Within the ValeYan Laosan and Wang DahuaMirkvale lies on the edge of Hidden Mountain, and life there is stable. Many families inherit their trades through generations, and few move away…
- Origin of the Hot SpringsWang Erhua and Meng LiHidden Mountain is geologically stable and lacks natural hot springs. The "hot springs" in Mirkvale are actually just water heated by the residual…
- Endless Pine NutsWang Peng and Liu YangMirkvale is a mining area with little greenery, yet it has an endless supply of pine nuts. Due to the local custom of revereing squirrels, flying…
- A Promise of CompassionXu Da and Ren MaoDespite Xiaoba's constant troublemaking, the people of Mirkvale remain patient with him, all because of the promise they made to Zhang Wanshi.
- The Legends' ForgeXie ShanEveryone in Mirkvale knows that Halcyon, Raven, and Zhang came here to sharpen their craft in machinery and metallurgy.
- The Sluice MechanismsYan Si and Zhang BiTo speed up the construction of Skyward City, an diversion complex was introduced to Mirkvale to direct the water current and power a fleet of…
- Blessings of the WindCai LieBefore each casting, a sacred wind ceremony is held in Mirkvale. When the wind rises, it's said to be a blessing from the "Wind-Whiskered" ancestor…
- Sparks of InnovationZhou Yue and Wang YiEvery year, disciples from Mohist City bring vibrant new technologies that breathe life into the valley's age-old crafts.
- A New Home for ArtisansLi Fu's Father and Chen SanMany artisans from across Hidden Mountain have gathered here, planting roots and making this place their home.
- Wheat Beneath the CloudsWen DaliBeyond feeding the Hidden Mountain, the golden wheat of Jadestream Valley is prized in Mirkvale for making exceptional brews.
- A Cat-Free ValeXi Gou'erIn Mirkvale, mice are regarded as a spiritual totem, which is why cats are rarely seen in the area.
- Lord of the SoilCai DashiPeople in Mirkvale believe the alert mice protect miners from unseen dangers. Though puppet mechanisms now do much of the work, this cherished…
- The Blasting MethodShi AliRaven, Halcyon, and Zhang once crafted a powerful blazing method, now mastered by miners in Mirkvale. Even the greatest challenge cannot thwart the…
- Evolution of MinecartsCai Mu and Cai JingOriginally built to haul ore and goods, minecarts gradually began carrying people too, though some fastidious artisans still find this mode of travel…
- Paths of Wood and IronChu Da and Chu ErThe rugged trails of Mirkvale require wooden Scarabs for heavy transport alongside the rail lines. Debates often break out over whether to expand the…
- The Legacy of MastersCai Yang and Cai XiaocaiFollowing Mozi to Hidden Mountain, the Wind-Whiskered Master settled in Mirkvale to instruct artisans. He passed down numerous casting techniques…
- The Cost of TalentQiongqi Artificers' CampDisciples of the Sealed Dragon Academy were once sold to the Khitan, ten gold for a craft skill, another ten for knowledge of the Five Classics, and…
- The Thousand-Gear OverlordQiongqi Artificers' CampTo save the last of Sealed Dragon Academy disciples and the reclusive Mohist, Raven single-handedly annihilated hundreds of elite Flying Dragon…
Shenze · 13
A crane's cry can carry for miles, even from a hidden marsh. In the early Han, the Mohists went into seclusion, sailing east with three hundred followers. They vanished into the Taihang Mountains for a millennium, their arts concealed…
- The Celestial HavenThe Maiden's FollowersBelieving Haven hovers above Millennium Crossing, devotees mimic the act of flight, awaiting the Divine Maiden's manifestation upon the wind.
- Life-Saving WaterWater VendorThe life-saving water reeks of the turbulent Millennium Crossing. It is likely drawn straight from the river, not to heal, but to be shared. If each…
- The Soaring MaidenLi QiantuDuring her time as Grandmaster of Mohist Hill, Halcyon inadvertently let slip the legend of the Soaring Maiden. To desperate refugees, the shared…
- Flood DevastationMillennium Crossing ResidentOnce a peaceful refuge, Millennium Crossing has now fallen victim to relentless flooding. Residents are mostly homeless refugees, along with the…
- The Toll-Free FerryOld Man RenMany years ago, Old Man Ren was saved by a young gentleman clad in blue. Rather than seeking reward, the youth asked that the favor be passed to the…
- Blue-robed Stranger's ChargeQiu SuoBlue-robed Stranger once dispatched someone southward in search of precious grain seeds, hinting at some grand design. Yet something went awry, and…
- Wooden Eagle of the MountainsDai CongmingThe locals revere the wooden eagles of the Mohist Hill as birds from Haven. If Mohist City is closed to the world, who is launching these eagles?
- Land of MistsLi ZiweiChildren at Millennium Crossing speak of mists that shift and change with unnatural patterns. Could this be a deliberate design?
- Debate over Mountain OpeningTraveling Merchant of Millennium CrossingWithin Mohist City, a heated debate stirs over the opening of the mountain. Some wish to remain secluded, while others long to break the seal and…
- Footprints in the WildsThe Wilds of Hidden MountainNear Millennium Crossing lies an enigmatic trail. Though rarely traveled, faint footprints suggest a constant, silent flow of passersby.
- The Maiden's BlessingYe CaimeiEvery two hours, the Divine Maiden statue at Millennium Crossing offers a subtle nod. To the refugees, it is a divine response to their silent…
- The Immortal's TaleHuang FeiyuLong ago, an immortal appeared at Millennium Crossing, only to be slain. Since then, an unnatural mist has shrouded the lands beyond.
- The Fall of Skyward CityBarry and BetsyOnce stood a Hidden Mountain, atop it a Skyward City. What lay inside? A treasure of legend. The Qiongqi Artificers came seeking, but what did they…