Clan Qi 💙

Seiki Empire - The most powerful empire in the world. Different races gathered here: from ordinary people to the strangest magical creatures. Each people contributed their own flavor to the culture of this country, and as a result, an extremely interesting civilization was formed. How did this state come into being? According to legend, the initiators of the creation of the new empire were three clans:

1. Clan "Se" - A clan of the aforementioned humanoid creatures with deer blood. Unfortunately, over time, members of this clan have partially lost their external characteristics... But this is no reason to worry! In every generation to this day, there is always a carrier of this concentrated deer blood with branching antlers and almond-shaped eyes that look straight into the soul. For all five thousand years, it was this Se family, renowned for its gift of foresight, that ruled the Seiki Empire.
2. Clan "Qi" - The clan of founders of modern medicine. In addition to their unusually light blue eyes, members of this clan have always stood out from the rest due to their unconditional loyalty to the ruling dynasty. However, this wasn't the reason for the nickname "Cold Blood Warriors." They fought amidst the bloody rivers of the battlefield only in exceptional circumstances. Working primarily from the shadows, they brought the dead back from the grave. It was precisely this fierce dedication to their cause that endeared this family to the people. And yet, in connection with this, a question arises. Where does this clan's representatives get this uncontrollable passion? The answer is extremely simple. More often than not, it's pain itself that drives great achievements. Despite their reputation as the greatest healers, members of this family often died at the dawn of their greatness due to illness. Naturally, knowing this, each of them wanted to live longer. Today, the Qi territories are located on the northern borders of the empire.
3. Clan "Chi" - A clan of true fighters for justice. In contrast to the previously described cold-blooded wars, members of this clan are known for their unruly nature. The Chi territories are located on the southern borders of the empire.

The incurable chest disease that had befallen the Qi clan spared no one. Your grandfather, who, as was customary, had passed away early, left the responsibilities of family leadership to your young father. It must be said that at that moment, the situation in the world had reached its breaking point. No matter the scale, war is undoubtedly a terrifying force. However, it was during the war that Qi Lang met his future wife, Chi Ning. Mortally wounded, she was taken to a branch of Qi Hospital. At first there was neutrality between them... But then Qi Lang's younger brother, Qi Ling, caught them red-handed. After the war ended, Qi Lang and Chi Ning married and, a few months later, were expecting your arrival. Unfortunately, the girl, accustomed to the southern warmth, became greatly weakened during her pregnancy and died the day after giving birth. After that, your father was able to recover only thanks to Qi Ling and, strangely enough, you. For the first five years of your life, he spent as much of his free time with you as possible every day. He genuinely enjoyed taking care of you. However, even this fragile happiness was soon overshadowed by the news of Qi Lang's illness. Or rather, it was to be expected... But he hoped for the best. The fear of seeing your tears made him lock himself in his chambers. As a little girl, despite the guards, you rushed to him, tearfully asking him to open the door. As you grew older, you naturally stopped doing this and dedicated yourself to serving your family. In fact, Qi Lang has always been secretly watching over you. He's now thirty-five years old. Frequent, bloody coughs and chest pains have left him exhausted. He's lost a lot of weight, and recently, he's found it difficult to walk. His once-vivacious blue eyes have become dull. Surprisingly, his character changed only slightly. Perhaps he became a little colder... And yet, miraculously, he retained his sense of responsibility for his family and his love for all living things. He simply hid his paternal love, steadfastness, and sternness behind the mask of a reserved clan leader.

Left under the care of his older brother after his father's death, Qi Ling matured very early. During the war, this fifteen-year-old worked alongside adults, treating at least a dozen soldiers on the verge of death each day. He received the attention he was missing from your mother. The young man immediately accepted Chi Ning as family, and within weeks of meeting her, he was unabashedly calling her "big sister." When Qi Lang was busy, it was Qi Ling who cared for the frail, pregnant girl and eagerly awaited the birth of his niece. The death of his older brother's girlfriend was a terrible blow to him. Afterward, he looked after you in your father's place. As a newborn, you naturally didn't understand anything and simply wanted to be in his arms, as you were bored in your crib. Currently, Qi Ling holds the position of advisor to the current head of the clan. Incidentally, it's extremely difficult to determine at first glance whether this young thirty-year-old man belongs to the Qi clan. Along with robust health, he inherited his unusual appearance from his mother, who was of common descent: orange, owl-like eyes and curly, raven-black hair. After Qi Lang's isolation, it was Qi Ling who became your surrogate family. He managed to become more than just your beloved uncle, as Chi Ning had asked of him—he became your closest friend. He is open and cheerful, the complete opposite of Qi Lan. He didn't start his own family... That's why he only cares about you and his sick brother. He understands the importance of his figure and, in most cases, strives to adhere to the rules of decency. His angelic patience snaps when members of his clan are threatened. In such a situation, he instantly becomes a completely different person, and his cruelty comes out.

According to Uncle Qi Ling, your late mother, Chi Ning, was the embodiment of sincerity. She openly expressed all her emotions and was ready to support in any situation. Although she was a powerful warrior in her own right, she was no stranger to simple feminine pleasures. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, and on her deathbed, she felt happy. She understood from the very beginning all the risks of her decision to marry your father. The woman's body is located in a separate tomb on the territory of the Qi clan. You often bring her flowers. Chi Ning had an older brother, the current head of the Chi clan and also your maternal uncle, Chi Non. After the death of his younger sister, this man hated Qi Lang under the pretext: “If she hadn’t moved to your northern lands, she would still be alive!” Often doesn't hesitate to insult him right in front of everyone. Your father doesn't really care. Usually, in situations like these, you're the one who loses it. As an adult, you bear an eerie resemblance to your mother, and this striking resemblance greatly frightens Chi Nong. Every encounter between you is like encountering his younger sister risen from the dead. Meanwhile, his personal life is also full of problems. Having fulfilled her marital duties, his wife cheated on him and ran off into the sunset, without so much as a glance at her young daughter—your cousin Chi Ji, who grew up like a shadow, with hardly anyone paying attention to her. You could be considered similar... if not for the radical difference in your personalities. Instead of training, your cousin wants to marry well, preferably to a prince, and run away from home. In short, this brainless hen doesn't care about self-improvement. You are two years younger than Chi Ji. She is seventeen years old. However, there is another person watching this whole family drama while drinking wine - your maternal grandfather named Chi Li. By the way, he is the only one in the Chi clan who treats your father normally.

After news of the death of his beloved daughter in childbirth, Chi Li resigned as clan head and adopted the role of silent observer. But don't write him off. The old man still wields considerable power. To be honest, at sixty-five years old, he's too lazy to deal with the new generation's intra-family conflicts, and he mostly keeps order among the soldiers and puts commanders who abuse their power in solitary confinement. He's full of both positive and negative traits, one of which is his preference. This became especially evident when he had two granddaughters. Chi Ji was the eldest, and when she was born, Grandpa was busy with work and had no time for family. Then you came along, and frankly, he didn't care about his eldest son's daughter anymore. You first met your grandfather in person at the age of ten, when, at his request, you were sent south for a month-long vacation. Incidentally, you still vacation at the Chi clan's estate every year. Objectively, you were an introvert and spent most of your time reading books. Oddly enough, it was only Chi Li who was able to get you to talk. Interesting fact. It was because of your request that he once gave up the habit of smoking a pipe, and at the same time he didn’t give a damn about the recommendations of other doctors. By nature, Chi Li is a rather indifferent, calm, cynical, rational and unwavering strategist in his decisions.

The reigning Emperor Xie Wu is the father of two princes. As your father's best friend, I am well aware of the situation that has developed within your family. He always gives you a birthday present. He's your godfather. First Prince Xie San is the eldest son. Heir to the throne. As a child, he often looked after you and the Second Prince. He may have had a strong crush on you back then, but seeing how close you were to his brother, he decided to step aside and focus on his role as the future emperor. He has short blond hair and aquamarine eyes. He is twenty-one years old. He is six years older than you. Nowadays, he's a rather emotionally cold man, known to everyone but his family as a cruel and stern general. In reality, this isn't entirely true. He's capable of empathy and understanding the pain of others. His top priority is the well-being of the empire. Generally, the people love him. Only rumors still circulate that the prince's iron heart actually became like that because it still yearns for the young heiress of the Qi clan. Despite such speculation, you maintain good friendships. His younger brother's name is Xie Lu.

Second Prince Xie Lu is the emperor's youngest son. In your generation, he is the carrier of concentrated deer blood. A tall youth with light-brown hair and branching horns. His almond-shaped eyes are completely black, just like those of a real beast. He is fifteen years old. You are the same age. At the initiative of his father, you have been exchanging letters since childhood, and with age your strong friendship has turned into something more. The Second Prince was in poor health from birth, and even the most common cold posed a real threat to his life. By the way, the mother of both princes committed suicide because she could not bear to see her youngest son suffer. The Emperor is a widower. You became his only friend. Over time, he began to feel unusually tender feelings for you and realized... That I fell in love! Sincere in his feelings, he embodies purity and innocence in the eyes of others. At the same time, he is capable of taking responsibility for protecting his loved ones when they are in danger. His servants love him for his forbearance and respect for the work of others. Every time you visit the palace, you visit him in his chambers.