Cultivation RPG

The world is inspired by ancient China. There are mythical creatures and people who cultivate Qi energy to grow powerful.

There are many different kinds of people who all have their own motivations, so not everyone will like or even support {{user}}.

A spiritual and mystical practice, rooted in Taoism, Buddhism, and traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on refining the body, mind, and spirit through meditation, qigong, and alchemy to achieve supernatural powers, longevity, and ultimately, immortality or divinity. Collect Qi (spiritual) energy, which is innate in nature and living things, to gain power. Practice meditation and certain physical exercise

People who cultivate Qi. They can use qi to fight, heal, cast illusions, and whatever else they put their minds to.

a sect is a powerful, organized group or school dedicated to martial arts and spiritual cultivation, acting as a primary social structure where disciples learn secret techniques from masters to gain power, resources, and influence, often with specific philosophies (orthodox, demonic) and hierarchies. They're like private academies/armies, distinct from government-run "schools," passing down unique inheritances. 

Purpose: To pass down unique cultivation methods (techniques) and martial arts, gather resources (spirit stones, herbs), and achieve greater power/immortality. Structure: Led by a Sect Master, with Elders, Inner/Outer Disciples, and sometimes Core/Genius disciples, forming a pyramid of power. Location: Often situated in remote, protected locations like mountains, utilizing powerful formations (arrays) for defense. Philosophy: Can be "Orthodox" (righteous, traditional), "Unorthodox" (deviant, often using darker methods), or "Demonic" (evil, using forbidden arts like soul absorption). Politics: They form alliances, engage in rivalries, control territories, and vie for dominance in the wider cultivation world.

Strongest to Weakest

Sect leader - completely in charge of the sect and has final say on all decisions. Vice sect leader - is second in command and takes control over the sect whenever the sect leader is unavailable for any reason. Grand elders - Operates and runs the sect Great masters - Works directly for and beneath the grand elders to run the sect efficiently Personal deciples - the deciples of the sect leader, Vice sect leader, grand elders, or great masters . they are expected to be role models for lower deciples. Core elders - are directly under the great elders in making the sect run alongside the great masters. they command the core masters and have core deciples. Core masters - work under the command of the core elders to do their jobs while also guiding their core deciples. Core deciples - The deciples that are usually the face of the sect as they are strong enough to hold their own however aren't close to the higher ups. They are role models for the deciples beneath them and do not have the right to insult, command, or try to discipline those weaker than them. Inner elders - work directly under the corner elders and continue the processes needed to run the sect. Inner Masters - obey the inner elders to run the sect while teaching inner deciples Inner deciples - deciples good enough to be closer to the heart of the sect. Outer elders - work directly under the inner elders to keep the sect in the right order and running. Outer Masters - follows outer elders orders and completes work assigned to them while also teaching the deciples allowed into the sect. Outer deciples - those with enough skills or talent to allow them to actually be within the sect walls Masters - equivalent to outer elders in power however they chose to work directly outside the sect to guide others to start cultivating Senior deciples - Deciples on the path of Cultivation but haven't displayed skills of their own yet. Deciples - fresh newbies that need to be taught everything.

The average mortal is expected to live 80 years naturally without cultivation. Ranks of cultivators only matter to mortal sects.

• Qi Gathering - Has 10 stages, Simply gathering Qi to ones body. May develop a slight aura higher cultivators can detect. On completion lifespan is extended by 30 years.

• Qi Condensation - Has 10 stages, Continue gathering Qi to ones body and now condense it inside. On completion lifespan is extended by 50 years.

Rank 1 - Qi Refining - Has 10 stages, Refine the condensed Qi while continuing to gather and condense Qi. Now considered a cultivator, will definitely have an aura though it may not be strong. On completion lifespan is extended by 100 years.

Rank 2 - Foundation Establishment - Has 10 stages, refined Qi is being used to strengthen the mind and body to match the soul. On completion lifespan is extended by 150 years.

Rank 3 - Foundation Building- Has 10 stages, refined Qi is flowing smoothly through the body, the cultivator has a clear mind. On completion lifespan is extended by 170 years.

Rank 4 - Core Formation - Has 10 stages as 3 for each dantian and 1 to harmonize them. Lower, Middle, and Upper dantian are formed. On completion lifespan is extended by 200 years.

Rank 5 - Golden Core - Has 10 stages, One dantian is focused on and developed into a Golden Core which is considered nearly indestructible. on completion lifespan is extended by 300 years. Can be repeated for the other two only gaining another 200 and then 100 years, each refinement more difficult and keeps the cultivator at Rank 5 till they move on.

Rank 6 - Nascent Soul- Has 10 stages, where a cultivator forms a miniature, tangible soul (the Nascent Soul) from their spiritual energy (Qi), essentially creating a second life or spiritual embryo that grows, strengthens, and helps them transcend mortal limits, this soul can cultivate too but will skip this realm when cultivating and can never be a higher realm than the original cultivator. On completion lifespan is extended by 400 years.

Rank 7 - Spirit Transformation - Has 10 stages, Further strengthening and developing ones body and guiding their Nascent Soul to catch up with them. On completion lifespan is extended by 500 years.

Rank 8 - Form Synthesis - Has 10 stages, body, mind, and souls are matured and may change form to be closer to the ideals of the cultivator developing into a Taoist body and preparing for accention to immortal. On completion lifespan is extended by 2,000 years.

Rank 9 - Crossing Calamity- Has 10 stages, Cultivation is strengthend and furthered while other skills are focused on to benefit the coming ascention. On completion lifespan is extended by 10,000 years.

Rank 10 - Great Ascension- Has 10 stages, final preparations for pressing through to becoming an immortal and moving on from the mortal plane. On completion lifespan is extended by 100,000 years.

Ranks now are for Immortal cultivation sects, may have ties to the mortal plane sect that a cultivator was part of.

Rank 1 - Half Immortal - Has 3 stages, cultivators can now ascend to the immortal world. On completion lifespan extends by 500,000 years.

Rank 2 - Human Immortal - Has 3 stages, Finally a true immortal but with much left to learn. On completion lifespan extends infinitely.

Rank 3 - Earth Immortal - Has 3 stages

Rank 4 - Heavenly Immortal - Has 3 stages

Rank 5 - Golden Immortal - Has 3 stages

Rank 6 - Great Principle Immortal - Has 3 stages

Rank 7 - Heaven Encompassing Immortal - Has 3 stages

Rank 8 - Celestial / Immortal / Fairy King - Has 3 stages

Rank 9 - Celestial Prime - Has 4 stages

• Celestial Emperor / Immortal Emperor - Must Master the Heavenly Dao to further ascend to Divinity.

God realm cultivators are unrestrained by most laws of nature and are able to freely move through different planes.

• Dao Venerable - Has 3 stages and cultivator has become eternal.

• Dao Emperor - Has 3 stages

• Spiritual God -

• True God / God King -

• God Creator - Can create own worlds, dimensions, planes.

Deadly trial, usually powerful lightning, sent by the Heavenly Dao (natural laws) to punish or test cultivators advancing to higher realms, especially towards immortality, resisting their progress or proving their worthiness for greater power. These tribulations become fiercer with each breakthrough, testing one's physical, mental, and karmic strength, with failure meaning death, but success granting immense power and higher status. A manifestation of the universe's will, targeting those who defy natural limits or seek godhood. Occurs at critical junctures, starting at forming a Golden Core, and every stage after, to see if a cultivator deserves the new power. Types of Tribulations Standard Heavenly Tribulation: General trials for realm advancement. Golden Core Tribulation: Specific to forming the Golden Core, determining its quality. Inner Demon Tribulation: Tests mental fortitude, often the final strike. Divine Tribulation: For those reaching the "Transcends Tribulation" realm, involving complex karmic trials. Unique Tribulations: Special trials for exceptional beings or items, like Dragon Thunder Tribulations for special bloodlines. What happens during it Resistance: Cultivators must use their techniques, pills, and physical strength to survive the onslaught. Consequences of Failure: Death, soul dispersion, or regression in cultivation. Consequences of Success: Breakthrough to the next realm, often with enhanced physical bodies, new insights, or unique Dao Fruits/pills formed from the tribulation energy.

Generally there are bad people in any group as well as good. There are of course enemy cultivators, some simply becoming enemies with one another simply due to being in rival sects or for even less transgressions. Other common beings needing to be dealt with and words will not be able to solve the problem are creatures like Jianshi - A corpse that has resentful energy and tries to take qi, killing things. Like zombies but also vampires. - and Yaoguai - Unspecified monsters, usually in animal form, that have resentful energy and try to kill things. Can range from weak to old and powerful.- or of course other Beasts and Monsters from Chinese mythology.

a powerful artifact that gains sentience, consciousness, or a spirit, evolving beyond normal gear with cultivation, allowing it to bond with its master, attack independently, and manifest potent abilities through engravings or soul connections, often becoming as important as the cultivator themselves and ranking in tiers (Spirit, Earth, Heaven, Divine). Weapons instilled with Qi energy, can only be used by their owners. Can be anything from sword to instrument to object. Sentience: Weapons develop their own consciousness (a "spirit") through battle or accumulated power, becoming superior to normal weapons. Bonding: The weapon forms a deep connection with its user, sometimes even trying to kill unworthy wielders. Abilities: They can have engravings of "Laws" or "Dao," granting advanced techniques, or be formed from pure soul/energy, allowing long-range attacks. Grades: They are ranked by power, from basic Spirit grade up to Divine or Immortal levels, with higher grades possessing more complex designs and power. Types: Can be natural (forming spontaneously) or artificial (crafted but imbued with spirit), with artificial ones allowing spirit replacement.

Usually yellow piece of paper with red drawings. Use Qi to activate it. Can be used for many different purposes depending on the red drawings. Can be used to benefit a cultivator by blessing them, trapping an enemy, harming an enemy, or used as protection.

can be made by even mortals if done properly and practiced correctly in making them, cultivators tend to make them stronger but that's not always the case.

When things cultivate enough Qi energy, they can become immortal and forever youthful. Some even ascend to godhood. they are those who have trained their mind and body, absorbing spiritual energy (Qi) to transcend mortality, gain immense powers (like flight, elemental control), extend lifespans dramatically, and eventually achieve god-like immortal status, often involving complex realms, bottlenecks, spiritual cultivation (Qi/Body/Soul), and overcoming heavenly tribulations

Powerful immortal beings. There is one heavenly emperor and all other subordinate gods have specific roles. Masters of spiritual power, often reached through stages like Qi Condensation to godhood

Innate talents determining a cultivator's ability to absorb elemental energies (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, etc.) for power growth, with single-element roots often being fastest early on but multi-element roots (like Chaos/Five Elements) becoming powerful in high realms. Cultivating these involves using mental techniques to draw in surrounding spiritual energy, aiming to refine these roots for stronger, purer power, though some paths focus on specific energies or even cultivating without roots, making it a lifelong journey of growth. divided by elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, plus variants like Ice, Lightning, Wind, and Dark. Grading: Single-Element (Heavenly): Often fastest early on, pure but limited. Dual/Tri-Element (True Spiritual Roots): Generally well rounded and cultivation is several times faster than false spiritual roots. Multi-Element (Mixed/False Spiritual Roots): Slower at first (e.g., Five-Element/Chaos roots), seen as "trash," but can become powerful and adaptable at higher levels. Mutated-Element (Mutated Spiritual Roots): Spiritual roots that don't belong to any of the five attributes. Although they will still meet a bottleneck when attempting to step into Core Formation, their cultivation speed is roughly equal to those with heavenly spiritual roots.

innate, special body constitutions that grant immense talent and power, like the [Golden Immortal Physique] or [Nine Yang Solar Physique], allowing for faster, stronger spiritual/martial growth by strengthening flesh, bone, and blood, often developing into unique abilities and helping overcome cultivation bottlenecks, making cultivators exceptionally powerful. Key Aspects of Cultivation Physiques: Innate & Rare: Everyone has a base physique, but supreme or special physiques (Sacred Body, Divine Body) are born rare and unique. Talent Boost: They act as a foundation, making cultivation easier and more effective, often with inherent powers or high-quality Dao comprehension. Body Cultivation Focus: They are central to "body cultivation," strengthening the physical form (flesh, bone, marrow, blood) to extraordinary levels. Types: Range from common (Mortal Physique, Xiantian Physique) to divine (Absolute Chaos Physique) or specialized (Sacred Spring Physique). The Physique classified into the following levels: Mortal Physique Houtian Physique Xiantian Physique King Physique Saint Physique Immortal Physique Person can be born with any Physique from Mortal to Saint, but no one ever had a natural born Immortal Physique; it can only be cultivated from the lower levels.

a vital energy center in the body where Qi (life force) is stored, cultivated, and refined, often located a few inches below the navel, though there are upper, middle, and lower Dan Tian points, each associated with different functions, from physical grounding and power generation (lower) to emotional balance (middle) and spiritual awareness (upper). Practices focus on cultivating this energy for health, vitality, and deeper consciousness. Three Dantians: Lower Dantian (Xia Dan Tian): In the lower abdomen (below the navel), associated with physical stability, grounding, reproduction, and power generation in martial arts. Middle Dantian (Zhong Dan Tian): In the chest/solar plexus, linked to emotions, respiration, and the heart. Upper Dantian (Shang Dan Tian): In the head (third eye/pineal gland area), related to spiritual awareness and consciousness. The Dantian is a core energetic hub, essential for transforming raw life energy (essence) into spiritual energy, fostering well-being, strong internal power, and a profound connection to oneself and the universe.

Invisible pathways through which life energy, or Qi, flows throughout the body. There are 12 main meridians, each linked to a specific organ system, and a network of smaller meridians and eight extraordinary vessels that support the main ones. Disruptions in the flow of Qi through these channels are believed to lead to illness, and therapies like acupuncture work by stimulating points along the meridians to restore balance and improve health. Energy flow: Meridians are like a highway system for qi, delivering energy to every organ, tissue, and cell. Yin and Yang: Each meridian is categorized as either yin or yang, and balancing the energies of both is considered essential for health. Connection to organs: Each of the 12 main meridians is associated with a specific organ, such as the Lung, Stomach, Heart, or Kidney. Impact: The flow of qi in the meridians is thought to affect not only physical health but also emotions and mental well-being. Primary Meridians: The 12 main pathways, each linked to a specific organ and responsible for regulating its function. Extraordinary Meridians: Eight deeper pathways that store and redistribute Qi and are believed to have a strong connection to the kidneys. Collateral Meridians: Smaller branches that connect the primary meridians, ensuring a smooth and continuous flow of energy throughout the body. Therapeutic practices Acupuncture: Involves inserting fine needles into specific points along the meridians to restore the balance of Qi. Acupressure: Uses finger pressure on acupuncture points to stimulate the flow of Qi. Other practices: Various forms of massage and other energy-based therapies also work with the meridian system to restore energy flow and eliminate blockages.

A dangerous condition where a cultivator's vital energy (Qi) becomes unstable, leading to severe physical/mental harm, psychosis, hallucinations, or even death, often from incorrect techniques, extreme emotions, or demonic influence, resulting in symptoms like bloodshot eyes, memory loss, or uncontrollable energy surges.  Misusing cultivation methods, using forbidden techniques, succumbing to evil spirits, or extreme emotional distress lead to Qi Deviation. Symptoms: Instability, panic, psychosis, hallucinations, internal injury (bleeding from orifices), memory loss, and potential death or permanent crippling. Can be stopped with help but is dangerous for the one undergoing the Qi deviation and the rescuer

Chinese names with surname first. Birth name is typically 1 syllable given at birth, used by close friends. Courtesy name is given when teen, 2 syllables.

Prefix for people very close to you: A-(name). Suffixes: Older+male=(name)-gege. Older+female=(name)-jiejie. Younger+male=(name)-didi. Younger+female=(name)-meimei.

Sect leader=(name)-zongzhu Teacher=Shizun or Shifu. Older+male=(name)-shixiong. Older+female=(name)-shijie. Younger+male=(name)-shidi. Younger+female=(name)-shimei.

Sects have capital cities. They are often called (capital city) (main family surname) or the (main family surname) sect.

the general term for cultivators traveling to battle demons and evil spirits, a core part of their training and duty. Multiple disciples of the same sect or different sects go out and kill evil jiangshi, yaoguai, or other beasts from Chinese mythology together.

Traditional Chinese robes, long and flowy. Usually made of several layers. The clothing of the current time period. There are several representative styles of hanfu, such as the ruqun (an upper-body garment with a long outer skirt), the aoqun (an upper-body garment with a long underskirt), the beizi and the shenyi, and the shanku (an upper-body garment with ku trousers) Traditionally, hanfu consists of a robe named paofu, or the pair of an upper garment named ru (jacket) and a lower garment named qun (skirt). In addition to clothing, hanfu also includes several forms of accessories, such as headwear, footwear, belts, jewellery, yupei and Hand fans.

A bag that can hold more than it looks like it should. Often hidden in cultivators’ long sleeves, along with spiritual weapons, and other items. A Qiankun Pouch is cheaper to make and holds one one hundredth of what a Storage ring can hold. the pouch is used more similarly to a purse while a storage ring is filled with a cultivators real treasures.

magical elixirs made from rare herbs, to dramatically boost a cultivator's power, heal injuries, extend lifespan, break through realms, or gain spiritual insights, essentially speeding up their path to immortality or godhood Pills can be powerful, often spherical, created through alchemy, blending potent spirit herbs and celestial energies in an alchemy furnace. Pills purpose is to accelerate cultivation, strengthen the body, heal, increase spiritual energy (Qi), extend life, or grant enlightenment. Pills range from basic Qi recovery pills to legendary elixirs that grant immortality or rebirth, with names that reflect their effects. Can be found as rewards, purchased in shops, dropped by enemies, crafted, or discovered during adventures. Pills have a name, strength, and rarity. Strength is 1 through 9 with 1 being the weakest and 9 the strongest. Rarity is Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Unique, Legendary, Mythical, Relic, and Divine. Common being the most easily obtainable and craftable, and Divine being the rarest and most difficult to obtain or craft. Crafting pills can be made easier with rarer materials and being a higher realm of cultivation as well as having more practice in making pills.

Dao Fruit are rare, powerful spiritual items representing the culmination of a cultivator's understanding of a specific "Dao" (path/law), allowing them to greatly boost comprehension, break through realms, or even achieve by embodying natural laws, often maturing from a nurtured or . Consuming or merging with it grants immense power, sometimes forming a or Immortal Body/Physique. Formed from universal laws, often grown from or within a cultivator's inner world or primal chaos space. Function: Comprehension: Dramatically speeds up understanding of specific Dao Laws (e.g., Sword Dao, Martial Dao). Breakthroughs: Assists in advancing to higher realms, sometimes allowing direct leaps. Empowerment: Enhances Yuan Qi, body constitution (Physique), or soul power. Grades & Types: Vary greatly in power (e.g., 1st-9th Grade) and specificity (e.g., Vast Spirit Dao Fruit, Heavenly Dao Fruit), often tied to different cultivation stages.