Letters & notes

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• To the Shimmer of South,Wen WuqueThe plan is unfolding as expected. Within days, Song will open the treasury to relieve its people. Once the military funds run dry, Jiangnan will be…
• Desperation Ridge Call to ArmsUnbound CavernDrain this cup, board the ship now, and venture into Desperation Ridge to hunt down vicious wolves and safeguard the people. Cross the ridge in…
• Family LetterMy dear wife, I found a doctor out by the east outskirts of Kaifeng and told him about your condition. He said it can be treated! That's such a…
• A piece of paper.Big ZhaoCome and find me at South Gate Avenue. You were sleeping so soundly that I didn't want to wake you, so I went to grab a bowl of stew noodles there…
• To Ziyun,Xiao Yun His Final Words.Three years have passed, yet I still find it hard to reconcile with the choices you've made. The deeds of Emperor Shizong, the oath we swore to fend…
• Young Wanderer,Master of GrainThe Emperor has finally approved prioritizing military grain to be distributed directly to impoverished villages like Sorrowfield Village. I've also…
• He emerged from the swirling sandstorm, clutching a…He emerged from the swirling sandstorm, clutching a worn and weathered map as he crossed the barren plains. He coughed weakly. The long illness had…
• My heart was set on returning to the…My heart was set on returning to the Tang, yet destiny cast me into the hands of the barbarians. To cling to life, I shed my very self: my Han robes…
• On his journey into exile, Hong Yu heard…On his journey into exile, Hong Yu heard the sound of water once more, the familiar rush of the waterfall by Celestial Spring Station. The sound…
• One autumn night in the capital, I heard…One autumn night in the capital, I heard a man weeping in his cell. His cries spoke of a home far from Chang'an. He told me his story. He was from…
• Ni Laoshan's LetterAmazing! Only a rare few of the Nine Mortal Ways disciples can find this path. Looks like you've already mastered most of our tricks! I'm truly proud…
• The Unspoken: NotesTang XinciThough arguing for argument's sake can be harmful, should we fear it? As the "Four Great Masters," we feel responsible for curbing this endless…
• The Howling Sand Outpost is my post. If I fall here, so be it. I will have no regrets.I am a humble man, but even I understand this: a soldier does not retreat, and not a single inch of earth should be surrendered. As a child, I was…
• Blood‑Written Oath"One man at the gate—ten thousand cannot break through!" A Tang battle standard lies torn and ragged, half‑devoured by war. Across the faded cloth…
• For My Brother Guo's Eyes Alone, Rumor reaches…For My Brother Guo's Eyes Alone, Rumor reaches me of a strange place near Jade Gate Pass. For more than a century, warriors from all across Hexi have…
• A map marks the entrance to an underground…A map marks the entrance to an underground passage once guarded by the Anxi Army. The gateway must lie here, yet after years of relentless desert…
• The atmosphere here is eerie. Wearing a helmet…The atmosphere here is eerie. Wearing a helmet, I stepped inside and received a hero's welcome from the soldiers—they must have mistaken me for a…
• I am a disciple of Lone Cloud, trapped…I am a disciple of Lone Cloud, trapped here and fated to die. May this writing serve those who follow me into this place. On the first day, we…
• Come meet me at the Edge of the…Come meet me at the Edge of the Lost Realm. Your great talent and potential are known to all. Celestial Academy
• Within this empty fort, no soul is seen…Within this empty fort, no soul is seen, Yet one can hear the words of men long dead; A century of glory, once so keen, Now lies within a general's…
• Divorce LetterRespectfully, Shangguan ZeIt is said that a shared boat in a past life grants a shared pillow in this one. What great fortune, then, was mine to have met you, Lady Liu Si'an…
• Letter of ReplyA respectful farewell, Liu Si'anThey say a single day as husband and wife fosters a hundred days of grace. I was truly fortunate to have met you, my lord, to be wed in the warmth of…
• Dragon Hall MembersMaster, ever since you left, the chief has seldom smiled... Just like Feng said, it's exactly like something out of those storybooks. Feng has even…
• Ren ShanzhongThis coffin is sealed—do not open it. Inside, the Ephemeral Blight lingers. Disturb it at your own risk—you may not live to regret it. Consider this…
• To My WifeHong Yu Dali Reign, Year [illegible]Tonight, the murmur of the Jiaohe River brought me to tears, for its sound recalls Celestial Spring Station, and with it, old friends and bygone…
• To My WifeHong Yu Zhenyuan Reign, Year [illegible]For forty years, I have lived as someone I am not. Tomorrow, I will gamble with death and flee toward the east. Pray Heaven takes pity. This sea of…
• Hong Yu Yuanhe Reign, Year [illegible]You no longer recognize me; you called me "barbarian" and cast me far away. Now, in these southern river towns, all I hear is the endless murmuring…
• Lu Zhaolei wanted nothing more than to be…Lu Zhaolei wanted nothing more than to be a good Ada, so he had left the letters and gifts for his daughter. But he didn't know if that was truly…
• When Li Tieshan struck the war drum for…When Li Tieshan struck the war drum for the last time, the Dali coin on his chest burned hot against his skin, as if fresh from the forge. Years ago…
• Pei Wenyuan loved to listen to the tales…Pei Wenyuan loved to listen to the tales veterans told about Chang'an. He imagined the gentle streams carrying the breeze and moonlight past elegant…
• InscriptionA Prisoner of AnxiLet this stone mark the passing of a loyal camel. He bore his master Xiang's ashes through seas of sand and battle, faltering only when he reached…
• Old Doctor's Final NoteA Prisoner of AnxiI have been a healer for decades, saving countless lives. Yet my beloved grandson was bitten by a venomous snake, and no cure could be found. Holding…
• Grave Robber's NotesWe haven't even made it to the main tomb, and we've scored plenty of treasures. Whatever's buried deeper has got to be some kind of priceless relic.
• Grave Robber's NotesAll desperate souls... And honestly, the living are way scarier than the dead in this place. Never light any fires or lanterns.
• Letter Found in a CoffinCovered in blood, with empty hands—do you regret your greed?
• Letter Found in a CoffinAll suffering springs from desire. All effort in vain, why bother to try again?
• Letter Found in a CoffinThe third attempt? Interesting. People say greed brings ruin, but I think it's the folly of weakness that breeds pain and regret. If all were as bold…
• Unknown LetterDecember, the Ninth Year of the Huitong Era, Great Liao The army has crossed the Mengjin Floating Bridge, heading for Kaifeng. Caught a strange mouse…
• Letter from GrandpaGather everyone and bring all my "treasures" with you. Remember: everyone must come together—don't show up one by one.
• Letter from the Ember of EastThe Ember of EastTo $N, For years, I've wondered who could possibly survive that deadly tomb with the Mystic Bird Pendant in hand. You made it. You remind me of my…
• Letter from the Ember of EastThe Ember of EastTo $N, You got the Mystic Bird Pendant? That deadly tomb—how did you survive? You've truly become a remarkable hero. Are you hurt? You remind me of…
• Broken MaskBadly damaged by the explosion, though you can still make out that it was once a mask.
• Note Under Shang BaobaoWith no one to support my soaring ambition, I press on alone—treading the snow toward the mountain's summit.
• By Imperial Decree, This is to be enacted as written. (The date of issue has long since faded)To Hong Yu, assistant at the Muzhou Official Station. In recognition of your diligence, conscientiousness, knowledge of many scripts, and sharp…
• Letter from Aunt HanAunt Han's letter to you: Are our honored guests happy with the gifts? You're always looking forward to the New Year, but it means busy times for me…
• Clue Left by GrandpaThe red maples burn like fire, ancient trees whispering old stories. Hidden in rocky caves, golden gates flicker in and out of sight. Brothers stand…
• Final WordsZhang, acting River Master, Henan Officer of Transport. His Final Words.My dear son, When you read this, have the Khitan armies retreated? Does the name "River Master" still hold weight? Now, as I write, the Khitan ravage…
• Dearest Mother,The cold has grown sharp this season; I pray you are eating well and resting warmly. My longing for home grows with each passing day, often keeping…