Geography
Geography Brief
The Jianghu surges vast and untamed. Within the Phantom Realm, none can fathom the endless leagues of land, the abyssal ocean depths, or the boundless reaches bridging heaven and earth.
The Phantom Realm spans seven distinct regions: the Central Forbidden Zone, Eastern Martial Heartlands, Southeastern Waters, Southern Wulin, Northern Snowy Steppes, Southwestern Volcanic Wastelands, and Northwestern Desert.
Regions Overview
| Regions | Geographical Features | Key Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Central Forbidden Zone | Heart of the Imperial Court, Martial Forbidden Grounds | Imperial City, Tianling Peak, Golden Pavilion |
| Traditional Eastern Wulin | Sect Stronghold & Bustling Metropolis | Yecheng, Pangzhen, Dark Demon Castle, Moon Castle |
| Southeastern Waterways | Canal-laced no-man's-land | Nancheng, Abandoned Bazaar of Nancheng, Golden Jade Pavilion at Sea |
| Southern Martial World | Dense Fog, Secret Organization | Luoye Market, Luo City, Mirage Tower |
| Northern Frozen Steppes | Perennially frozen, vast grasslands | Snowfields, Frozen Seas, Steppe Tribes |
| Southwestern Wasteland Volcanic Region | Volcanically volatile, desolate and lifeless | Volcanoes, Swamps, and Wastelands |
| Northwestern Desert | Boundless Wasteland and Endless Highway | Deserts, Highways, and Oases |
Central Forbidden Zone
The inner sanctum of the Imperial Court and forbidden territory to martial artists, encompassing the Imperial City and Tianling Peak. Decades ago, Tianling Peak bore witness to the notorious Tianling Massacre.
Traditional Eastern Wulin
A bustling urban region where major martial sects convene, encompassing Ye City, Pang Town, Dark Devil Citadel, Moon Citadel, and beyond.
- Yecheng: Key Rainblood setting and site of the Yuntian Terrace Massacre
- Moon Fortress: Major stronghold of The Order
- Anmo Citadel: Former Ruins of Anmo Fortress
- Pang Town: Traditional Martial Settlement
Southeastern Waterways
A lawless frontier crisscrossed with waterways, encompassing districts such as Nancheng, the Abandoned Bazaar of Nancheng, and the Floating Gilded Pavilion.
- Nancheng: Soul and Zuo Shang's hometown, a traditional martial arts city
- Abandoned Bazaar of Nancheng: The derelict marketplace of Nancheng
- Jinyu Pavilion at Sea: Stronghold of a mysterious maritime faction
Southern Martial World
Dense fog, secret organization. IncludesLuoye Market, Luo City, Mirage Tower, and other regions.
- Luoye Market: Southern Wulin stronghold; origin of the Mirage War
- Luo City: Major stronghold of Mirage
- Mirage Tower: Mirage Headquarters
Northern Frozen Steppes
A perennially frozen expanse of endless steppe, encompassing desolate snowfields, glacial seas, and scattered tribal encampments.
Southwestern Wasteland Volcanic Region
A desolate, volcanic realm choked with death, spanning smoldering craters, murky swamps, and barren wastes.
Northwestern Desert
Boundless Wasteland and Endless Highway, featuring vast deserts, endless roads, and hidden oases.
Related Pages
| Major Cities | Key Scenes | Related Factions |
|---|---|---|
| Nancheng | Tianling Peak | The Order |
| Machine City | Mirage Tower | Mirage |
| Yecheng | Yuntian Terrace | Anmo Fortress |
| Moon Fortress | Luoye Market | The Eleven Pavilion |