Ode to Gallantry presents a unique jianghu1 centered around the mysterious Xiake Island and its powerful residents. The story’s factions revolve around the legendary Tai Xuan Manual and the annual gathering of martial artists who seek to solve its secrets, creating a distinctive narrative focused on individual heroism rather than large-scale political conflicts.
Strongholds
- Knight Island 侠客岛
- Xuansu Manor 玄素庄
Martial arts schools
- Snow Mountain School 雪山派
- Changqing School 长青派
- Golden Crow School 金乌派
Guilds and societies
- Changle Gang 长乐帮
Religious orders
- Shangqing Monastery 上清观
Clans and families
- Ding Family and Associates 丁家及其门客
Regional leaders
- Guandong School Leaders 关东群雄
See also
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A Deadly Secret factions
Footnotes
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江湖 – jiānghú. The world of martial arts. A sub-society involving all who are related to the martial arts scene. What is jianghu? ↩