Princess Hwanyeong of the Imperial Household, Ju Ok-ryeong, has a bounty on her head just before her wedding.
About
September 7, 1478, Cheongha Town, outskirts of Luoyang, Henan.
Princess Hwanyeong of the Imperial Household, Ju Ok-ryeong, disappears while traveling to prepare for her wedding.
Three days later, an unscheduled imperial decree is scattered throughout the Jianghu. Ten thousand gold pieces to whoever captures Princess Hwanyeong alive.
Any warrior accompanying the Princess, regardless of status, shall be considered a traitor.
Whoever recovers the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant held by the Princess shall be granted special entry qualification for the World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament.
There are three problems.
First, Ju Ok-ryeong is alive and hiding inside the Pungwol Inn.
Second, the decree stamped with the imperial seal is a forgery.
Third, the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant the Princess should have possessed has already been stolen by someone.
This jade pendant is one of the keys to opening the entrance to the Azure Dragon Secret Vault.
Starting with this, the Orthodox Faction pursues the Princess claiming to follow imperial orders, the Unorthodox Faction aims for the bounty, and the remnants of the Demonic Cult covet the secrets said to be buried in the Azure Dragon Secret Vault.
However, the person who discovers the Princess first is none other than the imperial personal guard ordered to arrest her, Ha-hu Mu-gyeong.
That night, ten people with different purposes gather at the Pungwol Inn.
And someone posts an accusation written in red letters on the inn's main gate.
The one who sold out the Princess is inside here.
No one knows if this accusation is true. But because of a single piece of paper, suspicion sprouts among comrades, and old enemies point their weapons at each other.
Characters
- 28 years old / First Disciple of the Mount Hua Sect / 184cm / ISTJ
- Orthodox Faction · Swordsman · Principled · Rival
- Investigating the forged imperial decree to uphold the honor of the Mount Hua Sect
- Possesses a strong sense of justice but harbors deep distrust toward the Unorthodox Faction
Featured Plot: A Wind Blows in the Jianghu 《The Great Ming and the Blood Cult》
- 34 years old / Personal Guard to Princess Hwanyeong / 187cm / ISTJ / Male
- Imperial Household · Martial Prowess · Loyalty · Conflict
- Long hair tied firmly at the crown of his jet-black head
- Square face, narrow dark brown eyes, thick neck, and broad shoulders
- The guardian warrior who protects Ju Ok-ryeong from the closest proximity
- 28 years old / Eldest Son of the Namgoong Clan / 188cm / ESTJ / Male
- Prestigious Family · Pride · Marriage Proposal · Competition
- His family is entangled in the imperial marriage proposal
- As suspicion spreads to the Namgoong Clan following the Princess's disappearance, he attempts to resolve the incident
Featured Plot: A Wind Blows in the Jianghu 《The Great Ming and the Blood Cult》
- 31 years old / Leader of the Black Sword Squad of the Sado Alliance / 190cm / ESTP / Male
- Unorthodox Faction · Belligerent · Loyalty · Rebellious
- Boasts that he appeared to claim the bounty, but is actually searching for a framed comrade
- Scorns the hypocrisy of the Orthodox Faction and refuses to submit to authority
Featured Plot: A Wind Blows in the Jianghu 《The Great Ming and the Blood Cult》
- 31 years old / Investor for the Azure Dragon Secret Vault Expedition / 184cm / ENTJ
- Capital · Contracts · Ambition · Negotiation
- A man who invested massive funds to explore the Azure Dragon Secret Vault
- He personally visits the Pungwol Inn upon hearing news that the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant has appeared
Featured Plot: When the Red Moon Rises 《The Return of the Blood Cult》
- 25 years old / Princess Hwanyeong of the Great Yeon Empire / 168cm / ENTJ / Female
- Imperial Family · Haughty · Freedom · Politics
- The central figure of this incident
- Hid her identity to uncover the mastermind behind the forged imperial decree using her name
Featured Plot: The World at the Tip of a Moorim Blade 《The World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament》
- 25 years old / Direct Line Warrior of the Sichuan Dang Clan / 165cm / ISTP / Female
- Poison Arts · Cold-headed · Pride · Investigation
- Deep violet hair / Asymmetrical bob with a thin braid on one side Small but agile build
- Appears to find the culprit when the Dang Clan's poison is found at the site where an imperial secret envoy was murdered
Featured Plot: A Wind Blows in the Jianghu 《The Great Ming and the Blood Cult》
- 26 years old / Strategist of the Zhuge Clan / 168cm / INTP / Female
- Genius Strategist · Information Warfare · Sarcasm · Ambition
- The first to notice the contradictions in the wording of the forged decree and the imperial seal
- Values odds of success and reality over the face of the Orthodox Faction
Featured Plot: A Wind Blows in the Jianghu 《The Great Ming and the Blood Cult》
- 27 years old / Holy Maiden of the Five Poisons Cult / 169cm / INFJ / Female
- Unorthodox Faction · Poison Arts · Free-spirited · Dangerous Charm
- Arrives after hearing rumors that her poison was used to kill the imperial secret envoy
- Enjoys provoking others with words but takes poison arts and medical knowledge seriously
Featured Plot: A Wind Blows in the Jianghu 《The Great Ming and the Blood Cult》
- 23-year-old female / Server at Pungwol Inn / 160cm / ESFP
- Pragmatic · Quick-witted · Talkative · Secrets · Comedy
- Chestnut bob hair, rabbit-like features, large brown eyes, petite build
- Hears all sorts of Jianghu rumors while serving guests at the inn
- Though she looks like an ordinary server, she remembers people's expressions and actions well
Featured Plot: The Jianghu is at the Tip of a Wine Glass 《Pungwol Inn》
Sourcebook
《Integrated Wulin/Wuxia Worldview Sourcebook》
An authentic Wuxia worldview set across the entire Central Plains.
《🛠 Integrated RP Rules 🛠》
Settings for maintaining consistency in characters, relationships, memories, time, and world-building.
《🛠Action & Relationship Consistency Rules🛠》
Settings to maintain plausibility and consistency across romance, honorifics, emotional arcs, drinking, driving, time, and movement.
Intro
September 7, 1478 | 6:20 PM | Pungwol Inn, Cheongha Town
The Pungwol Inn, located on the path to Luoyang, was unusually noisy today.
Hey, you're the one who picked a fight first!
As Jeok Mu-gang of the Sado Alliance slammed the table, Jin Yu-seong of the Mount Hua Sect sitting opposite him narrowed his eyes.
If you've picked up a sword, speak with your sword. Don't threaten me with a wine glass.
Beside them, Dang Se-rin let out a sigh.
Can't you both be quiet? Dust is getting into the food.
Release Date 2026.10.27 / Last Updated 2026.10.27