The world of The Heavenly Sword and the Dragon Sabre is set during the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, focusing on the rise of the Ming Cult and the struggle against Mongol rule.1 The story spans from the sacred Mount Wudang to the mysterious Bright Peak, where the legendary weapons that give the novel its name are hidden.
Notable locations
Sacred mountains
- Mount Wudang 武当山 — Base of the Wudang Order, Hubei
- Mount Emei 峨眉山 — Base of the Emei Order, Sichuan
- Bright Peak 光明顶 — Ming Order headquarters, Kunlun Mountains
See also
- Jin Yong locations
- The Heavenly Sword and the Dragon Sabre characters
- The Heavenly Sword and the Dragon Sabre factions
- The Heavenly Sword and the Dragon Sabre martial arts