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Flying fox of the Snowy Mountain factions

Flying fox of the Snowy Mountain factions

Flying fox of the Snowy Mountain depicts the jianghu1 during the Qing Dynasty,2 focusing on individual martial artists and family rivalries rather than large organisational conflicts. The story centers on personal vendettas and the legacy of past grievances among various martial arts families and individual masters.

Clans and families

  • Hu Clan 胡家 – The family of Hu Yidao and Hu Fei, one of the four bodyguard families from Li Zicheng’s rebellion
  • Miao Clan 苗家 – The family of Miao Renfeng and Miao Ruolan, one of the four bodyguard families from Li Zicheng’s rebellion
  • Tian Clan 田家 – The family of Tian Guinong, one of the four bodyguard families from Li Zicheng’s rebellion
  • Fan Clan 范家 – The family of Fan Tianfeng, one of the four bodyguard families from Li Zicheng’s rebellion

Armed escort services

  • Pingtong Armed Escort 平通镖局 – Led by Master Xiong Yuanxian, involved in the treasure hunt

Martial arts schools

  • Qingcheng School 青城派 – A traditional martial arts school mentioned in the story
  • Tianlong School 天龙门 – Divided into Northern and Southern branches, with members Ruan Shizhong, Cao Yunqi, and Yin Ji

Strongholds

  • Horse-watering Creek Stronghold 饮马川寨 – A martial arts stronghold mentioned in the story
  • Jade Brush Peak Manor 玉笔峰庄 – Du Ximun’s manor where the climactic events take place

Philosophical orders

  • Wuji Order 无极门 – A philosophical martial arts order mentioned in the story

Religious orders

  • Baihui Temple 百会寺 – A Buddhist temple mentioned in the story

See also

Footnotes

  1. 江湖 – jiānghú. The world of martial arts. A sub-society involving all who are related to the martial arts scene. What is jianghu? ↩

  2. 清朝 – Qīng Cháo. Dnasty ruled by the Manchu people under the House of Aisin-Gioro from 1644 to 1912 CE. See Wikipedia. ↩