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+ | [[File:Linglun.png|thumb|315x315px]]'''Linglun''' (靈論) is the collective [[Religion on Qirsyllviar|religion & mythology]] of the Wanzu. A follower of Linglun is called a '''Linglun-jia''' (靈論家), or '''Lingist''' to Geminians. |
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− | '''Lingjiao''' (灵教) is the collective term Miao [[Qirsyllvian Religions, Legends & Mythologies|religion & mythology]]. A follower of Lingjiao is called a '''Lingjiaozhe''' (灵教者). |
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+ | The Wan culture of [[Marlakcor]] has a polytheistic collection of faiths and beliefs that are worshiped in different ways with different meanings. Some aspects of Wan mythology are also adopted and worshiped by the other ethnic groups of Marlakcor and the Genjin of [[Fuso]]. |
== Pantheon == |
== Pantheon == |
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− | |+Deities of |
+ | |+Deities of Wan mythology include: |
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!Name |
!Name |
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!Representation, Description, Historicity & Other notes |
!Representation, Description, Historicity & Other notes |
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+ | === Major/Central Deities === |
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|Yu Huangdi<br>玉皇帝<br>''Jade Emperor'' |
|Yu Huangdi<br>玉皇帝<br>''Jade Emperor'' |
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− | |The ruler of Tian the supreme god of |
+ | |The ruler of Tian the supreme god of Wan mythology. |
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|Huangdi<br>黃帝<br>''Yellow Emperor'' |
|Huangdi<br>黃帝<br>''Yellow Emperor'' |
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− | |Also known as the Yellow Dragon (黃龍/''Huang Long''), The representation of earth (土) and the Center of the Divine Beasts. |
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|Sun Wukong<br>孫悟空 |
|Sun Wukong<br>孫悟空 |
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He is also known as Son Goku by the Genjin of Fuso. |
He is also known as Son Goku by the Genjin of Fuso. |
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+ | ! colspan="2" | |
+ | === Other Deities === |
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+ | |Anjing Siwang<br>安靜死亡 |
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+ | |God of death. |
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|Canghai She<br>滄海蛇 |
|Canghai She<br>滄海蛇 |
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|Water God. |
|Water God. |
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A sea monster resembling a serpent or dragon. |
A sea monster resembling a serpent or dragon. |
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+ | |Ceshi Kaoyan<br>測試考驗 |
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+ | |Goddess of examinations. |
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|Gang De<br>鋼德 |
|Gang De<br>鋼德 |
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|God of brotherhoods, martial power, and war. |
|God of brotherhoods, martial power, and war. |
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− | A former |
+ | A former abjaksan of Marlakcor, and a deified hero of the ''Four Kingdoms'' period. |
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|Hun<br>魂 |
|Hun<br>魂 |
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|Ming<br>溟 |
|Ming<br>溟 |
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|Goddess of the sea |
|Goddess of the sea |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Nuan Liang<br>暖亮 |
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+ | |Goddess of fire. |
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|Sheji<br>射擊 |
|Sheji<br>射擊 |
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|Shuangye Xingti<br>雙夜星體 |
|Shuangye Xingti<br>雙夜星體 |
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|Goddess of the moons. |
|Goddess of the moons. |
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− | The |
+ | The Wan believe her to be the mother of the moons. |
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|Tiankong Shanyao<br>天空閃耀 |
|Tiankong Shanyao<br>天空閃耀 |
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|Xiao Huiying<br>霄辉映 |
|Xiao Huiying<br>霄辉映 |
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|Goddess of the sun. Wife of Tiankong Shanyao. |
|Goddess of the sun. Wife of Tiankong Shanyao. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Yuan Lan<br>媛藍 |
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+ | |The founder of the [[List of Rulers of Tianchao#Jing dynasty|Jing dynasty]] and one of the greatest rulers in Tianzu history. |
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+ | Deified as the goddess of Childbirth and Motherhood. |
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|Ziran Xinglian<br>自然型戀 |
|Ziran Xinglian<br>自然型戀 |
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|God of love and sex |
|God of love and sex |
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+ | |Tudigong<br>土地公 |
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+ | |An earth deity. |
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− | |God of examinations |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Houtushen<br>后土神 |
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+ | |An earth goddess |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Zhurong Chongli<br>祝融重黎 |
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+ | |A fire god. |
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+ | |Wan woman who became a Goddess after raising five infant dragons. |
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|God of culture and literature |
|God of culture and literature |
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− | |God of death |
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|God of prosperity. |
|God of prosperity. |
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− | |God of fire |
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− | == |
+ | == Hongjia Qiulong == |
+ | The Hongjia Qiulong (宏嘉虯龍/''Great Dragons'') are a group of dragon deities worshiped by the Wan. Linglun-jia believe these dragons are the source of a [[Soshijutsu|zhishu]]'s ability to manipulate the elements. Synonymously known as spirits, each dragon has its own attribute that reflects the essence of nature. |
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− | One of two groups of high deities called the Divine Beasts, the '''Divine Beasts of Tianxia''' (Tianxia is a local name for Marlakcor) are a quartet of animal deities worshiped in Marlakcor, and to a similar extent by the Genjin of Fuso. Believed to be higher deities than the gods, and other deities, they are the guardians and divine governors of the continent of Marlakcor, and are also known as wardens of their spiritual direction and lords of a season. Each also represents one of the five elements in Miao culture; the exception is earth, which is instead represented by the Yellow Dragon, another great deity of Miao mythology. Along with the Miao, these deities are worshiped by the Genjin and Seomin, but under different names. |
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− | |+The four beasts are: |
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+ | !Name |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Beast Deity |
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+ | !Represented Material |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Title |
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+ | !Representation of Nature |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Element |
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− | ! colspan="3" |Other names: |
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+ | |Tong Lun<br>銅錀 |
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− | !Miao |
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+ | |the Copper Dragon |
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− | !Genjin |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Metal |
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− | !Seomin |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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+ | |Hongbaoshi Fenghuo<br>赤珠焚火 |
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− | |Azure Dragon<br>青龍 |
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+ | |the Ruby Dragon |
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− | |Lord of Spring & Warden of the East<br>春季之王和東方守望者 |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Fire |
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− | |Wood<br>木 |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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− | |Qinglong<br>青龍 |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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− | |Seiryu<br>青竜 |
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− | |Cheong-ryong<br>청룡 |
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+ | |Jinyang<br>金陽 |
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− | |Vermilion Bird<br>朱雀 |
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+ | |the Golden Dragon |
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− | |Lord of Summer & Warden of the South<br>夏季之王和南方守望者 |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of the Sun |
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− | |Fire<br>火 |
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− | |Zhuque<br>朱雀 |
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− | |Suzaku<br>朱雀 |
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− | |Jujak<br>주작 |
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+ | | colspan="3" |Ruler of all dragons. |
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− | |White Tiger<br>白虎 |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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− | |Lord of Autumn & Warden of the West<br>秋季領主和西方守望者 |
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− | |Metal<br>金 |
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− | |Bai Hu<br>白虎 |
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− | |Byakko<br>白虎 |
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− | |Baekho<br>백호 |
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+ | |Hupo Shengming<br>琥珀生命 |
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− | |Black Turtle<br>玄武 |
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+ | |the Amber Dragon |
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− | |Lord of Winter & Warden of the North<br>冬季之王和北方守望者 |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Life |
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− | |Water<br>水 |
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− | |Xuanwu<br>玄武 |
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− | |Genbu<br>玄武 |
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− | |Hyeonmu<br>현무 |
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− | |} |
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− | Each divine beast is individually dedicated in an separate temple in the [[Marlakcor#Four Holy Cities|Four Holy Cities]] around Marlakcor. There is also a main temple dedicated to all four located in the city of Shenling in Tianchao. There are also similar temples on the island of Seinaru-shima (within the vicinity of ''Tenrai Fufu-no-Sodai Jiin'') in Yamatai and in Hinomoto. |
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− | === Baxian === |
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− | The Baxian (八仙/Eight Immortals) are, according to traditional Miao belief, are a group of heroes who banished a great evil to the depths of the underworld. Each immortal also represents an aspect of nature (represented by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagua#Trigrams bagua trigram]) and are represented with a special artifact and other things. Each also had one or two companion dragons. |
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− | Given that they are called immortals, many Miao philosophers debate whether they passed form the world or still exist while in hiding. |
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− | The founders of several dynasties of Tianchao and other great historical Miao figures claim decent from one or more of the Baxian. |
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− | {| class="wikitable" |
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− | |+The Baxian are: |
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+ | | colspan="3" |Protector of newborns. |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Baxian |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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− | ! colspan="6" |Representation & Symbolism |
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+ | |Heiyaoshi Anying<br>黑曜石暗影 |
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− | !Nature Symbol |
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+ | |the Obsidian Dragon |
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− | !Trigram Symbol |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Shadows |
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− | !Element |
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− | !Personality |
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− | !Sacred Artifact |
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− | !Virtue – Sin |
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+ | | colspan="3" |Judge of souls. |
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− | |Han Xiangzi<br>韓湘子 |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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− | |Heaven<br>天 |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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− | |☰ |
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− | |Metal<br>金 |
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− | |Philosopher |
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− | |Flute |
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− | |Faith – |
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− | Heresy |
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− | |Tianlong<br>天龍 |
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+ | |Zuan Feng<br>鑽風 |
+ | |the Diamond Dragon |
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− | |Lake<br>澤 |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Wind |
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− | |☱ |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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− | |Metal<br>金 |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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− | |Merrymaker |
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− | |Hand fan |
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− | |Abnegation – Envy |
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− | |Panlong & Feilong<br>蟠龍 & 飛龍 |
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+ | |Tang Shou<br>瑭獸 |
+ | |the Jade Dragon |
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− | |Fire<br>火 |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Animals |
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− | |☲ |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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− | |Fire<br>火 |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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− | |Sovereign |
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− | |Sword |
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− | |Chastity – Lust |
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− | |Zhulong<br>燭龍 |
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+ | |Cuilu Senlin<br>翠綠森林 |
+ | |the Emerald Dragon |
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− | |Thunder<br>雷 |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of the Forests |
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− | |☳ |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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− | |Wood<br>木 |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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− | |General |
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− | |Castanet |
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− | |Humble – Vanity |
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− | |Shenlong<br>神龍 |
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+ | |Muzhi Mutou<br>木製木頭 |
+ | |the Wooden Dragon |
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− | |Wind<br>風 |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Wood |
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− | |☴ |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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− | |Wood<br>木 |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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− | |Wise |
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+ | |- |
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− | |Lotus |
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+ | |Danbaishi Jiaoguan<br>蛋白石澆灌 |
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− | |Dedication – Lazy |
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+ | |the Opal Dragon |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Water |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="3" |Sister of Zhenzhu Haiyang. |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Huangjing Leishan<br>黃晶雷閃 |
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+ | |the Topaz Dragon |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Thunder & Lightning |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="3" |He is especially popular in the Empire of Raimei. |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Baolan Bingzhen<br>寶藍冰鎮 |
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+ | |the Sapphire Dragon |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Ice |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="3" |While most dragons, real and mythological, breathe fire, the Genjin believe that Baolan Bingzhen spews ice. |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Shiying Nitu<br>石英泥土 |
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+ | |the Quartz Dragon |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of Earth |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Zhenzhu Haiyang<br>珍珠海洋 |
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+ | |the Pearl Dragon |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of the Ocean |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="3" |Brother of Danbaishi Jiaoguan. |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Yin Yue<br>銀月 |
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+ | |the Silver Dragon |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of the Moons |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Lusong Tiankong<br>綠松天空 |
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+ | |the Turquoise Dragon |
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+ | |Dragon Spirit of the Sky |
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+ | |- style="background:#00bb00;" |
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+ | | colspan="3" | |
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+ | |} |
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+ | == Shenshou == |
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+ | [[File:Four Holy Cities Insignia.png|thumb|300x300px|Symbol of the Senshou, which also serves as the sigil of the Sisheng Chengshi.]] |
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+ | An important facet of Linglun faith, the '''Shenshou''' (神獸/''Divine Beasts'') are a quintet of beast deities. Considered middle deities, lower than the central gods yet higher than other deities, they are the guardians and divine governors of the continent of Marlakcor, and are also known as wardens of their spiritual direction and lords of a season. Each also represents one of the five elements in Wan culture; the exception is earth, which is instead represented by the Yellow Dragon, another great deity of Wan mythology. Along with the Wan, these deities are worshiped by the Genjin, Sinjok, Mưa Nhân and Arslan, but under different names. |
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+ | Four of the divine beasts are individually dedicated in a separate temple in the [[Marlakcor#Sisheng Chengshi|Sisheng Chengshi]] around Marlakcor, while the fifth is represented in a temple in central-Zanghuan. There is also a main temple dedicated to all five located in the city of Shenling in Tianchao. |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" |
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+ | ! colspan="2" |Beast Deity |
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+ | !Title |
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+ | !Element |
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+ | !Digram |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |''Azure Dragon'' |
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|Qinglong<br>青龍 |
|Qinglong<br>青龍 |
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+ | |Chunji Lingzhu er Dongfang Shaobing<br>春季領主而東方哨兵<br>''Lord of Spring & Warden of the East'' |
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+ | |Mu<br>木<br>''Wood'' |
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+ | |⚎ |
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+ | |''Vermillion Bird'' |
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− | |Li Tieguai<br>李鐵拐 |
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+ | |Zhuque<br>朱雀 |
+ | |Xiaji Lingzhu er Nanfang Shaobing<br>夏季領主而南方哨兵<br>''Lord of Summer & Warden of the South'' |
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− | |☵ |
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+ | |Huo<br>火<br>''Fire'' |
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− | |Water<br>水 |
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+ | |⚌ |
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− | |Pilgrim |
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− | |Calabash |
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− | |Temperance – Geedy |
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− | |Jiaolong & Dilong<br>蛟龍 & 地龍 |
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+ | |''White Tiger'' |
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− | |Zheng Guolao<br>張果老 |
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+ | |Baihu<br>白虎 |
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− | |Mountain山 |
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+ | |Qiuji Lingzhu er Xifang Shaobing<br>秋季領主而西方哨兵<br>''Lord of Autumn & Warden of the West'' |
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− | |☶ |
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+ | |Jin<br>金<br>''Metal'' |
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− | |Earth<br>地 |
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+ | |⚍ |
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− | |Warrior Hero |
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− | |Drum |
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− | |Patience – Wrath |
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− | |Fuzanglong<br>伏藏龍 |
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+ | |''Black Turtle'' |
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− | |Lan Caihe<br>藍采和 |
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+ | |Xuanwu<br>玄武 |
+ | |Dongji Lingzhu er Beifang Shaobing<br>冬季領主而北方哨兵<br>''Lord of Winter & Warden of the North'' |
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− | |☷ |
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+ | |Shui<br>水<br>''Water'' |
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− | |Earth<br>地 |
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+ | |⚏ |
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− | |Feeler |
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− | |Flower |
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− | |Charity – Materialist |
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− | |Chilong<br>螭龍 |
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+ | |''Yellow Dragon'' |
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− | !Historicity & Other Notes |
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+ | |Huanglong<br>黃龍 |
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− | | colspan="7" |He Xiangu is the only woman of the Baxian. |
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+ | |Jieji Lingzhu er Zhongyang Shaobing<br>節季領主而中央哨兵<br>''Lord of Season & Warden of the Center'' |
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+ | |Tu<br>土<br>''Earth'' |
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+ | | |
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+ | == Huangdao == |
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+ | [[File:Marlakcor Zodiac symbol.png|thumb|right|200x200px|Symbol of the Huangdao]]The '''Huangdao''' (黃道), also called the '''Zodiac''', is a facet of Linglun that worships twelve sacred animals in a sequence. This element of Wan culture and is observed almost equally with the rest of the religion. This facet of Wan faith is worshiped to a similar extent by the [[Jokmid#Hwangdo|Sinjok]], [[Mongolmal|Arslan]], [[Đức tin của Mưa#Hoàng Đạo|Mưa Nhân]] and the [[Genkyo#Odotai|Genjin]], although those cultures have their own names for the the cycle. |
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+ | This facet of Wan religion is governed from a temple complex known as the '''Huangdao de Hongwei Miaoyu''' (黃道帶的宏偉廟宇/''Grand Temples of the Zodiac''), which includes twelve main temples each dedicated to each animal and the '''Sheng Shi'er Simiao''' (聖十二寺廟/''Sacred Twelve Temple''), where the Huangdao are worshiped as a whole. Separate main temples, many smaller individual temples for each the twelve animals also exist all across Marlakcor, and a few have sprung up in the Cuicao Islands in Maritymir. |
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− | == Miao Zodiac == |
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− | [[File:Marlakcor Zodiac symbol.png|thumb|right|200x200px|Symbol of the Miao Zodiac]]The '''Miao Zodiac '''is the worship of twelve animals in a sequence. This faith is an element of Miao culture and is observed where it is dominant, including Huaxia (Tianchao & Dongbalian) and related countries. |
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− | This branch of Miao religion is governed from the main temple known as the ''Grand Temple of the Zodiac'', but each animal has a separate main temple from which all smaller temples to the same animal are governed. Many Temples for each animal exist all across Marlakcor, and a few have sprung up in Long Qundao in Maritymir. This part of Miao faith is worshiped to a minor extent in Goryeo, and the Genjin of Fuso and Yamatai's possessions in Marlakcor, also follow the Zodiac to some degree. |
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− | + | Linglun-jia believe that the members of the Huangdao take turns overseeing the cosmos in the name of the Yu Huangdi each year in a 12-year cycle, and thus each year is named for that particular animal: the months of the [[Qirsyllvian Calendars#Luan calendar|Luan calendar]] are named for each animal as well. |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Cycle |
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Cycle<br>Order |
! rowspan="2" |Animal |
! rowspan="2" |Animal |
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+ | ! rowspan="2" |Divine name |
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! colspan="2" |Attributes |
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+ | |1 |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |1 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Rat'' |
+ | |Shu Xuan<br>鼠儇 |
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− | |Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, kind |
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+ | |Quick-wittiness, resourcefulness, versatility, kindness |
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− | | |
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+ | |Cutthroat |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |2 |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |2 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Ox'' |
+ | |Chun Qinjin<br>犉勤謹 |
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− | |Diligent, dependable, strong, determined |
||
+ | |Diligence, dependable, strength, determination |
||
− | | |
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+ | |Stubborn |
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|- |
|- |
||
+ | |3 |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |3 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Tiger'' |
+ | |Hu Gandan<br>虎肝膽 |
||
− | |Brave, confident, competitive |
||
+ | |Bravery, confidence, competitiveness |
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− | | |
||
+ | |Reckless |
||
|- |
|- |
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+ | |4 |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |4 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Rabbit'' |
+ | |Tu Jingmei<br>兔精美 |
||
− | |Quiet, elegant, kind, responsible |
||
+ | |Quietness, elegance, kindness, responsiblity |
||
− | | |
||
+ | |Negative |
||
|- |
|- |
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+ | |5 |
||
− | | style="text-align: center;" |5 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Dragon'' |
+ | |Long Jiling<br>龍機靈 |
||
− | |Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic |
||
+ | |Confidence, intelligence, enthusiasm |
||
− | | |
||
+ | |Cutting |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |6 |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |6 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Snake'' |
+ | |She Ao<br>蛇奧 |
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− | |Enigmatic, intelligent, wise |
||
+ | |Enigma, intelligence, wisdom |
||
− | | |
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+ | |Vengeful |
||
|- |
|- |
||
+ | |7 |
||
− | | style="text-align: center;" |7 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Horse'' |
+ | |Ma Gu<br>馬扢 |
||
|Animated, active, energetic |
|Animated, active, energetic |
||
+ | |Gossipy |
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− | | |
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|- |
|- |
||
+ | |8 |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |8 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Goat'' |
+ | |Yang Pinghuan<br>羊平緩 |
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− | |Calm, gentle, sympathetic |
||
+ | |Calmness, gentleness, sympathy |
||
− | | |
||
+ | |Moody |
||
|- |
|- |
||
+ | |9 |
||
− | | style="text-align: center;" |9 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Monkey'' |
+ | |Hou Yiwen<br>猴疑問 |
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− | |Sharp, smart, curiosity |
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+ | |Sharpness, intelligence, curiosity |
||
− | | |
||
+ | |Insouciant |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |10 |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Rooster'' |
+ | |Ji Yong<br>雞勇 |
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|Observant, hardworking, courageous |
|Observant, hardworking, courageous |
||
+ | |Cocky |
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− | | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |11 |
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+ | |''Dog'' |
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+ | |Gou Chengshi<br>狗誠實 |
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+ | |Loveliness, honesty, prudence |
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+ | |Avoidance |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |12 |
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+ | |''Pig'' |
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+ | |Zhu Kangkai<br>豬慷慨 |
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+ | |Compassion, generosity, diligence |
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+ | |Naive |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | | rowspan="2" |extra |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |11 |
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− | | |
+ | |''Cat'' |
+ | |Mao Jijing<br>貓寂靜 |
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− | |Lovely, honest, prudent |
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+ | |Silence, intellegence |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | | colspan="4" |The Cat is not traditionally included but it retains some acknowledgement. |
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− | | style="text-align: center;" |12 |
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− | |Zhu<br>豬<br>''Pig'' |
||
− | |Compassionate, generous, diligent |
||
− | | |
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|} |
|} |
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− | == |
+ | == Wanzu Demons == |
− | The |
+ | The Wan recognize a number of demons with various aspects. |
+ | |||
+ | === Demons of Chaos === |
||
+ | Several demons are described as chaos-bringers and are oftentimes blamed for things that go wrong. |
||
+ | {| class="fandom-table" |
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+ | !Demon |
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+ | !Description |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |''Hunluan Yuzhao''<br>混亂預兆 |
||
+ | |Hunluan Yuzhao is the bringer of Chaos. |
||
+ | Most legends say he whispers into the ears of the more chaos-minded, giving them ideas to keep the chaos going or making it worse. |
||
+ | |- |
||
+ | |''Xuejianzu Haishen''<br>血劍族害神 |
||
+ | |Demon of bloodshed. |
||
+ | Some legends say that Xuejianzu Haishen, a legendary Xiyi clan ruler who embraced a passion for bloody warfare and general chaos, founded the [[Cult of Chaos]] branch that bears his family name. His real name is unknown, and some believe that the tyrannical final ruler of the Qiu dynasty, Wuming Fenghuang, was the reincarnation of Xuejianzu Haishen. |
||
+ | |- |
||
+ | |''Zainan Haoshou''<br>災難好手 |
||
+ | |Zainan Haoshou is the demon of disaster. |
||
+ | He causes natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and destructive weather. |
||
+ | |} |
||
+ | |||
+ | === Huangzu Shenfen === |
||
+ | The Huangzu Shenfen (皇族身分) are a group of eleven demons acknowledged as the "Rulers of Hell". They are ruled by Yanluo Huangdi. |
||
{| class="wikitable" |
{| class="wikitable" |
||
! colspan="2" |Demon Ruler |
! colspan="2" |Demon Ruler |
||
− | !Notes |
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|- |
|- |
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− | | |
+ | |Yanluo Huangdi<br>閻羅皇帝 |
− | | |
+ | |Emperor of Diyu and ruler of demons in general. Overseer of the ten kings of hell. |
|- |
|- |
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− | ! colspan=" |
+ | ! colspan="2" |Kings of Hell |
|- |
|- |
||
!Title |
!Title |
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− | !Family Name |
||
!Notes |
!Notes |
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|- |
|- |
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− | | |
+ | |Jiang Qinguang Wang<br>蔣秦廣王 |
− | |Jiang<br>蔣 |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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− | | |
+ | |Li Chujiang Wang<br>歷楚江王 |
− | |Li<br>歷 |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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− | | |
+ | |Yu Songdi Wang<br>余宋帝王 |
− | |Yu<br>余 |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
||
− | | |
+ | |Lu Wuguan Wang<br>呂五官王 |
− | |Lu<br>呂 |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
||
− | | |
+ | |Bao Heijin Wang<br>包黑金王 |
− | |Bao<br>包 |
||
| |
| |
||
|- |
|- |
||
− | | |
+ | |Bi Biancheng Wang<br>畢卞城王 |
− | |Bi<br>畢 |
||
| |
| |
||
|- |
|- |
||
− | | |
+ | |Dong Taishan Wang<br>董泰山王 |
− | |Dong<br>董 |
||
| |
| |
||
|- |
|- |
||
− | | |
+ | |Huang Dushi Wang<br>黃都市王 |
− | |Huang<br>黃 |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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− | | |
+ | |Lu Pingdeng Wang<br>陸平等王 |
− | |Lu<br>陸 |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
||
− | | |
+ | |Xue Zhuanlun Wang<br>薛轉輪王 |
− | |Xue<br>薛 |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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− | ! colspan=" |
+ | ! colspan="2" |Other Demons |
|} |
|} |
||
+ | |||
+ | === Other Demons === |
||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Duogua Qianying ==== |
||
+ | Duogua Qianying (多寡千影/''Thousands of Shadows'') is a demoness that controls shadows and has a mastery over Yin (陰). Common mythology says that she longs to plunge the world into an eternal darkness. She is seldom acknowledged in Linglun, but is highly feared in [[Genkyo]]. |
||
+ | |||
==Other Figures== |
==Other Figures== |
||
=== Jingshen Xiaoxi & Minzhong Qingfu === |
=== Jingshen Xiaoxi & Minzhong Qingfu === |
||
− | [[File:Miao Yin Yang symbol.png|thumb| |
+ | [[File:Miao Yin Yang symbol.png|thumb|210x210px|Symbol of Jingshen Xiaoxi & Minzhong Qingfu]] |
− | '''Jingshen Xiaoxi''' (精神小溪) & '''Minzhong |
+ | '''Jingshen Xiaoxi''' (精神小溪) & '''Minzhong Qingfu''' (民众情夫) are a pair of dragon deities who are the Wan venerations of [[Tallulah]] and [[Zenovia]] respectively. Figures adopted from [[Imahut]], and [[Septifidelity]] to a lesser extent, they are viewed as the personification of the duality concept of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang yin and yang] (陰陽), that everyone has of good and evil within them. |
− | They are described as a pair of twin sister dragons born from the same egg. Jingshen Xiaoxi is described as a blue-scaled dragon with feathered wings, while Minzhong Qingfu is described as a red-scaled dragon with normal dragon wings. |
+ | They are described as a pair of twin sister dragons born from the same egg. Jingshen Xiaoxi is described as a blue-scaled dragon with feathered avian wings and dear-like antlers, while Minzhong Qingfu is described as a red-scaled dragon with normal reptilian dragon wings and bony horns. |
They are especially popular in Dongbalian, who use their symbol as their coat of arms. |
They are especially popular in Dongbalian, who use their symbol as their coat of arms. |
||
+ | |||
+ | === Guanghui Baoshi === |
||
+ | Guanghui Baoshi (光輝寶石) is a figure representing light with a mastery of Yang (陽). He opposes Duogua Qianying and combats her every day to keep the sun rising. |
||
=== Xiangrikui Gongchen === |
=== Xiangrikui Gongchen === |
||
− | '''Xiangrikui Gongchen''' (向日葵功臣): [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtesy_name styled] '''Shenxian''' (神仙), was the first [[ |
+ | '''Xiangrikui Gongchen''' (向日葵功臣): [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtesy_name styled] '''Shenxian''' (神仙), was the first [[Abjaksan]] of Marlakcor. He is viewed in Wan faith as a representation of heroism and new beginnings. His [[Abjaksan#Xiangrikui Gongchen|descendant claimants]] are often held in high regard due to this, but only a handful have a reliable and traceable genealogy. |
− | |||
− | ==== Descendant Claimants ==== |
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− | Many people and families claim descent from Xiangrikui Gongchen. This is partially because popular legend says that Xiangrikui Gongchen had at least a hundred children via numerous wives and lovers. |
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− | |||
− | The founders of six different dynasties of Tianchao, one preimperial dynasty and five imperial dynasties, several imperial consorts, and several other great historical Miao figures, all claimed descent from him. Many of these lineages have branched out into various walks of life over the millennia while others have gone extinct. Whether or not these people were really distant progeny of Xiangrikui Gongchen is anyone's guess, but he remains a revered figure in Miao history, mythology and folklore, and his alleged descendants in turn. |
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− | {| class="wikitable" |
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− | ! colspan="7" |Dynastic Founders |
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− | |- |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Dynasty |
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− | ! colspan="6" |Founding Huangdi |
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− | |- |
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− | ! colspan="2" |Personal Name |
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− | !Courtesy Name |
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− | ! colspan="2" |Posthumous Name |
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− | !Temple Name |
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− | |- |
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− | | rowspan="2" |Gao<br>皋 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Chajing Han<br>茶晶汗 |
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− | |Shangsheng<br>上升 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Cuiruo<br>皋脆弱王 |
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− | |Xinjian<br>新建 |
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− | |- |
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− | | colspan="6" |Patriarch of the Chajing clan during the ''Predynastic Era''. The Gao Dynasty is the only preimperial dynasty whose founder claims decent from Xiangrikui Gongchen. |
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− | |- |
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− | | rowspan="2" |Qiang<br>强 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Ji Zheng<br>機政 |
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− | |Zhugong<br>主公 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Chuangjian<br>强創見帝 |
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− | |Kaiguo<br>開國 |
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− | |- |
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− | | colspan="6" |United the nation as the first huangdi of "Tianchao," amidst a prolonged period of civil war, the ''Warring States Period'', in the years preceding the end of the ''Predynastic Era''. |
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− | |- |
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− | |Zhai<br>斎 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Wei Rang<br>為讓 |
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− | |Yingxiong<br>英雄 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Tongyi<br>斎統一帝 |
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− | |Dazu<br>大祖 |
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− | |- |
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− | |Kai<br>愷 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Tai Moshui<br>泰墨水 |
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− | |Dafang<br>大方 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Wan<br>愷玩帝 |
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− | |Bianjian<br>變建 |
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− | |- |
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− | |Mei<br>梅 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Luo Hao<br>蓏豪 |
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− | |Dangao<br>蛋糕 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Ganju<br>梅柑橘帝 |
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− | |Xinzu<br>新祖 |
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− | |- |
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− | |Cui<br>翠 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Sun Liu<br>笋留 |
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− | |Makan<br>嘛龛 |
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− | | colspan="2" |Huangdi Shiwu<br>翠飾物帝 |
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− | |Xinjian<br>新建 |
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− | |- |
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− | ! colspan="7" |Imperial Consorts |
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− | |- |
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− | | colspan="7" |Consorts of various huangdi who made their mark on history. |
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− | |- |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Dynasty |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Personal Name |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Courtesy name |
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− | ! rowspan="2" |Posthumous name |
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− | ! colspan="3" |Huangdi |
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− | |- |
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− | !Personal Name |
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− | !Courtesy name |
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− | !Posthumous name |
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− | |- |
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− | | rowspan="2" |Yue<br>悦 |
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− | |Huyu Ying<br>冴羽瑩 |
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− | |Qixin<br>琪心 |
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− | |Huanghou San<br>傘皇后 |
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− | |Qingse Zai<br>青色崽 |
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− | |Zhuanglie<br>壯烈 |
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− | |Huangdi Yan<br>悦儼帝 |
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− | |- |
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− | | colspan="6" |Huanghou San was the fourth and final wife of Huangdi Yan, the third ruler of the Yue dynasty. |
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− | She is infamously known for instigating a feud between the sons of Huangdi Yan, both before and after his death, in a vain attempt to take the throne for herself. Her scheme failed when she was executed following a palace coup instigated by, Qingse Ding (青色丁): styled Nande (難得), Huangdi Yan's fourth son, who became the fourth ruler of the Yue dynasty, posthumously known as Huangdi Juexin (決心). |
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− | |||
− | For her schemes, she was buried without honor, and her grave site remains unknown. |
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− | |- |
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− | | rowspan="2" |Zhai<br>斎 |
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− | |Ying Saji<br>英薩基 |
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− | |Meigui<br>玫瑰 |
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− | |Huanghou Mingyuan<br>名媛皇后 |
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− | | |
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− | | |
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− | |Huangdi Rao<br>斎繞帝 |
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− | |- |
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− | | colspan="6" |Huanghou Mingyuan was born a slave girl who, when she was just thirteen, was recruited to the imperial harem as a concubine of Huangdi Rao, the seventh ruler of the Zhai dynasty. |
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− | She quickly incurred Huangdi Rao's favor and eventually became the legal wife of the huangdi following the ousting of her tyrannical predecessor, Huanghou Meiyong (玫永皇后): personal name Yi Nini (逸倪妮): styled Ziyang (字樣), two years after she entered the harem. |
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− | |||
− | She is even more famously known for aiding Huangdi Rao in instigating reforms that aided many impoverished people in regaining their foothold in life in the wake of a recent famine, as well as fostering trade relations with the surrounding nations of the time, which kept the Zhai dynasty's golden age going strong. |
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− | |||
− | Wei Diao (為掉): styled Miyao (密鑰), her second son by Huangdi Rao, favored by his father, succeeded Huangdi Rao to the throne upon the death of the latter, and was posthumously known as Huangdi Qingsong (斎輕鬆帝). |
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− | |- |
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− | | rowspan="4" |Mei<br>梅 |
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− | |Ying Jiao<br>櫻蕉 |
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− | |Tianmei<br>太美 |
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− | |Huanghou Jinguo<br>金果皇后 |
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− | | |
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− | | |
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− | |Huangdi Xingshu<br>梅杏樹帝 |
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− | |- |
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− | | colspan="6" |Huanghou Jinguo was the second wife of Huangdi Xingshu, the fifth ruler of the Mei dynasty. |
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− | |- |
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− | |Luo Cheng<br>蓏橙 |
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− | |Fengmi<br>蜂蜜 |
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− | |Huanghou Tianshui<br>甜水皇后 |
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− | | |
||
− | | |
||
− | |Huangdi Fengli<br>梅鳳梨帝 |
||
− | |- |
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− | | colspan="6" |Huanghou Tianshui was the third cousin and sole wife of Huangdi Fengli, the sixth ruler of the Mei dynasty. |
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− | |- |
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− | | rowspan="2" |Geng<br>耿 |
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− | |Tu Lili<br>涂李莉 |
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− | |Chenluo<br>琛蓏 |
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− | |Huanghou Jiaoshi<br>教師皇后 |
||
− | | |
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− | | |
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− | |Huangdi Cheng<br>耿誠帝 |
||
− | |- |
||
− | | colspan="6" |Huanghou Jiaoshi was the childhood friend and lifelong companion of Huangdi Cheng, the founder of the Geng dynasty. |
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− | |- |
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− | | rowspan="2" |Cui<br>翠 |
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− | |Sun Ni<br>笋霓 |
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− | |Yunha<br>雲蛤 |
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− | |Huanghou Zhenbao<br>珍寶皇后 |
||
− | |Sun Liu<br>笋留 |
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− | |Makan<br>嘛龛 |
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− | |Huangdi Shiwu<br>翠飾物帝 |
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− | |- |
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− | | colspan="6" |Huanghou Zhenbao was the first cousin and sole wife of Huangdi Shiwu, the founder of the Cui dynasty. |
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− | |- |
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− | ! colspan="7" |Other Prominent Claimants |
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− | |- |
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− | !Dynasty/<br>Kingdom/<br>Empire |
||
− | !Personal Name |
||
− | !Courtesy Name |
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− | ! colspan="4" |Historicity & Other notes |
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− | |- |
||
− | |Mo<br>魔 |
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− | |Yuan Li<br>媛麗 |
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− | |Meiwu<br>美物 |
||
− | | colspan="4" |A powerful Miao sorceress who lived in the early Mo dynasty during the ''Predynastic Era''. She founded Wushu Xueyuan (巫術學院), one of the oldest the most prestigious academies of magic in Tianchao. |
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− | |- |
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− | |Bao<br>寶 |
||
− | |Lan Mi<br>藍米 |
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− | |Luping<br>綠蘋 |
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− | | colspan="4" |The last queen of Bao, a kingdom of the ''Warring States Period''. She was also an alleged descendant of Lan Caihe, one of the ''Eight Immortals''. |
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− | She tried to bring the era of war and chaos to an end by peaceful means, only to be assassinated by her own subordinates on her way to an inter-kingdom summit, whom then gave her kingdom up to the newly-proclaimed Qiang dynasty. |
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− | |- |
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− | |Yong Zhai<br>永斎 |
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− | |Fanwei Mingzhi<br>範圍明智 |
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− | |Tiancai<br>天才 |
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− | | colspan="4" |Genius strategist that served Wei San and Yong Zhai Kingdom during the ''Four Kingdoms period''. |
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− | |- |
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− | |Kai<br>愷 |
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− | |Yang Xiang<br>养像 |
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− | |Xiangka<br>湘卡 |
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− | | colspan="4" |Trusted subordinate and sworn brother of Tai Ji (泰急): styled Haojin (耗尽): formally titled Wangzi Rongbei of Yi (以荣北王子), one of the leading participants of the ''War of the Twelve Princes'' during the Kai dynasty. |
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− | |- |
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− | | |
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− | |Yisang Yao<br>以嗓咬 |
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− | |Taohao<br>淘号 |
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− | | colspan="4" |Warlord of the ''Twenty Kingdoms Period''. |
||
− | |- |
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− | |Jia, later Sen<br>嘉, later 森 |
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− | |Zan Lin<br>贊霖 |
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− | |Tiemei<br>鐵玫 |
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− | | colspan="4" |General of the Jia dynasty, whom helped Huangdi Bo overthrow the tyrannical Huangdi Guaiwu and the Qiu dynasty. |
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− | She later sided with the breakaway Sen dynasty during the ''War of the Seven Emperors''. |
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− | |- |
||
− | |Lin<br>琳<br>ᠯᠢᠩᠨ |
||
− | |Tao Lang<br>涛浪 |
||
− | |Gonglu<br>功率 |
||
− | | colspan="4" |A subordinate of Huangdi Qishi (琳騎士帝)/Nait Khan (ᠨᠠᠢ ᠳᠤ ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ), the founder of the Lin dynasty. |
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− | |- |
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− | |Yamatai |
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− | |Akimoto no Kuma<br>秋元の熊 |
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− | | colspan="4" |Founder and first daimyo of the Akimoto clan (a cadet branch the Miao Qiuyuan clan), a clan of Miao-Genjin origin in the Morokoshi provinces of the Yamato. |
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− | Born under the name Qiuyuan Xiong (秋元熊), when the Empire of Yamatai invaded western Marlakcor during the Ang dynasty, Akimoto no Kuma collaborated with the invading Yamato, providing weapons, funds, and soldiers. For his service, he and his descendants were granted a large estate to rule. |
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− | |Li Mulan<br>李木蘭 |
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− | |Jiuxing<br>救星 |
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− | | colspan="4" |A peasant woman born in former Daludao, whom was captured during the Roman invasion and made a slave. She later escaped to Dongbalian and became a general who turned the tide of war against the Romans. |
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− | |Xiangrikui Haiyu<br>向日葵海域 |
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− | |Miku<br>密哭 |
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− | | colspan="4" |A politician of the early Geng dynasty. The only known descendant with a trusted record of lineage to Xiangrikui Gongchen, and the only known one to share his name. His family and ancestors, whom also share the Xiangrikui name, remained in obscurity until he offered his serviced to the Geng dynasty. His family has maintained an estate in a valley nestled in a mountain range in northeastern Zhongyuan for millennia, since at least the fifth generation after Xiangrikui Gongchen's time. |
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==Notes & Trivia== |
==Notes & Trivia== |
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+ | * While Linglun is based off traditional Chinese faiths, most of the names of the listed deities in the pantheon and elsewhere did not came from Chinese folklore. |
** The only ones that did are the Jade Emperor, the Yellow Emperor, and the Monkey King. |
** The only ones that did are the Jade Emperor, the Yellow Emperor, and the Monkey King. |
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Linglun (靈論) is the collective religion & mythology of the Wanzu. A follower of Linglun is called a Linglun-jia (靈論家), or Lingist to Geminians.
The Wan culture of Marlakcor has a polytheistic collection of faiths and beliefs that are worshiped in different ways with different meanings. Some aspects of Wan mythology are also adopted and worshiped by the other ethnic groups of Marlakcor and the Genjin of Fuso.
Pantheon
Name | Representation, Description, Historicity & Other notes |
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Major/Central Deities | |
Yu Huangdi 玉皇帝 Jade Emperor |
The ruler of Tian the supreme god of Wan mythology. |
Huangdi 黃帝 Yellow Emperor |
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Sun Wukong 孫悟空 |
Also known as the Monkey King.
He is also known as Son Goku by the Genjin of Fuso. |
Other Deities | |
Anjing Siwang 安靜死亡 |
God of death. |
Canghai She 滄海蛇 |
Water God.
A sea monster resembling a serpent or dragon. |
Ceshi Kaoyan 測試考驗 |
Goddess of examinations. |
Gang De 鋼德 |
God of brotherhoods, martial power, and war.
A former abjaksan of Marlakcor, and a deified hero of the Four Kingdoms period. |
Hun 魂 |
Personification of Marlakcor/Tianxia. |
Liaoyu Caoyao 療癒草藥 |
God of medicine |
Ming 溟 |
Goddess of the sea |
Nuan Liang 暖亮 |
Goddess of fire. |
Sheji 射擊 |
Archery deity.
Married to Shungye Xingti, the Goddess of the moons. |
Shuangye Xingti 雙夜星體 |
Goddess of the moons.
The Wan believe her to be the mother of the moons. |
Tiankong Shanyao 天空閃耀 |
God of the sun. Husband of Xiao Huiying. |
Xiangliang Jizao 響亮急躁 |
God of thunder & lightning.
Sometimes equated with Takemikazuchi, the Genjin kami (god) of thunder and lighting. |
Xiao Huiying 霄辉映 |
Goddess of the sun. Wife of Tiankong Shanyao. |
Yuan Lan 媛藍 |
The founder of the Jing dynasty and one of the greatest rulers in Tianzu history.
Deified as the goddess of Childbirth and Motherhood. |
Ziran Xinglian 自然型戀 |
God of love and sex |
Tudigong 土地公 |
An earth deity. |
Houtushen 后土神 |
An earth goddess |
Zhurong Chongli 祝融重黎 |
A fire god. |
Wan woman who became a Goddess after raising five infant dragons. | |
God of wealth and merit | |
God of culture and literature | |
God of prosperity. |
Hongjia Qiulong
The Hongjia Qiulong (宏嘉虯龍/Great Dragons) are a group of dragon deities worshiped by the Wan. Linglun-jia believe these dragons are the source of a zhishu's ability to manipulate the elements. Synonymously known as spirits, each dragon has its own attribute that reflects the essence of nature.
Name | Represented Material | Representation of Nature |
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Tong Lun 銅錀 |
the Copper Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Metal |
Hongbaoshi Fenghuo 赤珠焚火 |
the Ruby Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Fire |
Jinyang 金陽 |
the Golden Dragon | Dragon Spirit of the Sun |
Ruler of all dragons. | ||
Hupo Shengming 琥珀生命 |
the Amber Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Life |
Protector of newborns. | ||
Heiyaoshi Anying 黑曜石暗影 |
the Obsidian Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Shadows |
Judge of souls. | ||
Zuan Feng 鑽風 |
the Diamond Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Wind |
Tang Shou 瑭獸 |
the Jade Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Animals |
Cuilu Senlin 翠綠森林 |
the Emerald Dragon | Dragon Spirit of the Forests |
Muzhi Mutou 木製木頭 |
the Wooden Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Wood |
Danbaishi Jiaoguan 蛋白石澆灌 |
the Opal Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Water |
Sister of Zhenzhu Haiyang. | ||
Huangjing Leishan 黃晶雷閃 |
the Topaz Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Thunder & Lightning |
He is especially popular in the Empire of Raimei. | ||
Baolan Bingzhen 寶藍冰鎮 |
the Sapphire Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Ice |
While most dragons, real and mythological, breathe fire, the Genjin believe that Baolan Bingzhen spews ice. | ||
Shiying Nitu 石英泥土 |
the Quartz Dragon | Dragon Spirit of Earth |
Zhenzhu Haiyang 珍珠海洋 |
the Pearl Dragon | Dragon Spirit of the Ocean |
Brother of Danbaishi Jiaoguan. | ||
Yin Yue 銀月 |
the Silver Dragon | Dragon Spirit of the Moons |
Lusong Tiankong 綠松天空 |
the Turquoise Dragon | Dragon Spirit of the Sky |
Shenshou
An important facet of Linglun faith, the Shenshou (神獸/Divine Beasts) are a quintet of beast deities. Considered middle deities, lower than the central gods yet higher than other deities, they are the guardians and divine governors of the continent of Marlakcor, and are also known as wardens of their spiritual direction and lords of a season. Each also represents one of the five elements in Wan culture; the exception is earth, which is instead represented by the Yellow Dragon, another great deity of Wan mythology. Along with the Wan, these deities are worshiped by the Genjin, Sinjok, Mưa Nhân and Arslan, but under different names.
Four of the divine beasts are individually dedicated in a separate temple in the Sisheng Chengshi around Marlakcor, while the fifth is represented in a temple in central-Zanghuan. There is also a main temple dedicated to all five located in the city of Shenling in Tianchao.
Beast Deity | Title | Element | Digram | |
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Azure Dragon | Qinglong 青龍 |
Chunji Lingzhu er Dongfang Shaobing 春季領主而東方哨兵 Lord of Spring & Warden of the East |
Mu 木 Wood |
⚎ |
Vermillion Bird | Zhuque 朱雀 |
Xiaji Lingzhu er Nanfang Shaobing 夏季領主而南方哨兵 Lord of Summer & Warden of the South |
Huo 火 Fire |
⚌ |
White Tiger | Baihu 白虎 |
Qiuji Lingzhu er Xifang Shaobing 秋季領主而西方哨兵 Lord of Autumn & Warden of the West |
Jin 金 Metal |
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Black Turtle | Xuanwu 玄武 |
Dongji Lingzhu er Beifang Shaobing 冬季領主而北方哨兵 Lord of Winter & Warden of the North |
Shui 水 Water |
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Yellow Dragon | Huanglong 黃龍 |
Jieji Lingzhu er Zhongyang Shaobing 節季領主而中央哨兵 Lord of Season & Warden of the Center |
Tu 土 Earth |
Huangdao
The Huangdao (黃道), also called the Zodiac, is a facet of Linglun that worships twelve sacred animals in a sequence. This element of Wan culture and is observed almost equally with the rest of the religion. This facet of Wan faith is worshiped to a similar extent by the Sinjok, Arslan, Mưa Nhân and the Genjin, although those cultures have their own names for the the cycle.
This facet of Wan religion is governed from a temple complex known as the Huangdao de Hongwei Miaoyu (黃道帶的宏偉廟宇/Grand Temples of the Zodiac), which includes twelve main temples each dedicated to each animal and the Sheng Shi'er Simiao (聖十二寺廟/Sacred Twelve Temple), where the Huangdao are worshiped as a whole. Separate main temples, many smaller individual temples for each the twelve animals also exist all across Marlakcor, and a few have sprung up in the Cuicao Islands in Maritymir.
Linglun-jia believe that the members of the Huangdao take turns overseeing the cosmos in the name of the Yu Huangdi each year in a 12-year cycle, and thus each year is named for that particular animal: the months of the Luan calendar are named for each animal as well.
Cycle Order |
Animal | Divine name | Attributes | |
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Positive | Negative | |||
1 | Rat | Shu Xuan 鼠儇 |
Quick-wittiness, resourcefulness, versatility, kindness | Cutthroat |
2 | Ox | Chun Qinjin 犉勤謹 |
Diligence, dependable, strength, determination | Stubborn |
3 | Tiger | Hu Gandan 虎肝膽 |
Bravery, confidence, competitiveness | Reckless |
4 | Rabbit | Tu Jingmei 兔精美 |
Quietness, elegance, kindness, responsiblity | Negative |
5 | Dragon | Long Jiling 龍機靈 |
Confidence, intelligence, enthusiasm | Cutting |
6 | Snake | She Ao 蛇奧 |
Enigma, intelligence, wisdom | Vengeful |
7 | Horse | Ma Gu 馬扢 |
Animated, active, energetic | Gossipy |
8 | Goat | Yang Pinghuan 羊平緩 |
Calmness, gentleness, sympathy | Moody |
9 | Monkey | Hou Yiwen 猴疑問 |
Sharpness, intelligence, curiosity | Insouciant |
10 | Rooster | Ji Yong 雞勇 |
Observant, hardworking, courageous | Cocky |
11 | Dog | Gou Chengshi 狗誠實 |
Loveliness, honesty, prudence | Avoidance |
12 | Pig | Zhu Kangkai 豬慷慨 |
Compassion, generosity, diligence | Naive |
extra | Cat | Mao Jijing 貓寂靜 |
Silence, intellegence | |
The Cat is not traditionally included but it retains some acknowledgement. |
Wanzu Demons
The Wan recognize a number of demons with various aspects.
Demons of Chaos
Several demons are described as chaos-bringers and are oftentimes blamed for things that go wrong.
Demon | Description |
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Hunluan Yuzhao 混亂預兆 |
Hunluan Yuzhao is the bringer of Chaos.
Most legends say he whispers into the ears of the more chaos-minded, giving them ideas to keep the chaos going or making it worse. |
Xuejianzu Haishen 血劍族害神 |
Demon of bloodshed.
Some legends say that Xuejianzu Haishen, a legendary Xiyi clan ruler who embraced a passion for bloody warfare and general chaos, founded the Cult of Chaos branch that bears his family name. His real name is unknown, and some believe that the tyrannical final ruler of the Qiu dynasty, Wuming Fenghuang, was the reincarnation of Xuejianzu Haishen. |
Zainan Haoshou 災難好手 |
Zainan Haoshou is the demon of disaster.
He causes natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and destructive weather. |
Huangzu Shenfen
The Huangzu Shenfen (皇族身分) are a group of eleven demons acknowledged as the "Rulers of Hell". They are ruled by Yanluo Huangdi.
Demon Ruler | |
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Yanluo Huangdi 閻羅皇帝 |
Emperor of Diyu and ruler of demons in general. Overseer of the ten kings of hell. |
Kings of Hell | |
Title | Notes |
Jiang Qinguang Wang 蔣秦廣王 |
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Li Chujiang Wang 歷楚江王 |
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Yu Songdi Wang 余宋帝王 |
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Lu Wuguan Wang 呂五官王 |
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Bao Heijin Wang 包黑金王 |
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Bi Biancheng Wang 畢卞城王 |
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Dong Taishan Wang 董泰山王 |
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Huang Dushi Wang 黃都市王 |
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Lu Pingdeng Wang 陸平等王 |
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Xue Zhuanlun Wang 薛轉輪王 |
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Other Demons |
Other Demons
Duogua Qianying
Duogua Qianying (多寡千影/Thousands of Shadows) is a demoness that controls shadows and has a mastery over Yin (陰). Common mythology says that she longs to plunge the world into an eternal darkness. She is seldom acknowledged in Linglun, but is highly feared in Genkyo.
Other Figures
Jingshen Xiaoxi & Minzhong Qingfu
Jingshen Xiaoxi (精神小溪) & Minzhong Qingfu (民众情夫) are a pair of dragon deities who are the Wan venerations of Tallulah and Zenovia respectively. Figures adopted from Imahut, and Septifidelity to a lesser extent, they are viewed as the personification of the duality concept of yin and yang (陰陽), that everyone has of good and evil within them.
They are described as a pair of twin sister dragons born from the same egg. Jingshen Xiaoxi is described as a blue-scaled dragon with feathered avian wings and dear-like antlers, while Minzhong Qingfu is described as a red-scaled dragon with normal reptilian dragon wings and bony horns.
They are especially popular in Dongbalian, who use their symbol as their coat of arms.
Guanghui Baoshi
Guanghui Baoshi (光輝寶石) is a figure representing light with a mastery of Yang (陽). He opposes Duogua Qianying and combats her every day to keep the sun rising.
Xiangrikui Gongchen
Xiangrikui Gongchen (向日葵功臣): styled Shenxian (神仙), was the first Abjaksan of Marlakcor. He is viewed in Wan faith as a representation of heroism and new beginnings. His descendant claimants are often held in high regard due to this, but only a handful have a reliable and traceable genealogy.
Notes & Trivia
- While Linglun is based off traditional Chinese faiths, most of the names of the listed deities in the pantheon and elsewhere did not came from Chinese folklore.
- The only ones that did are the Jade Emperor, the Yellow Emperor, and the Monkey King.