Mo Dao Zu Shi (MDZS)

Family
Gege — older brother; also an affectionate way to address an older male.
Didi — younger brother.
Jiejie — older sister.
Meimei — younger sister.
Shushu — uncle (younger than one's father).
Bobo — uncle (older brother of one's father).
Ayi — aunt; also a polite way to address an older woman.
Yeye — paternal grandfather.
Nainai — paternal grandmother.
Waigong — maternal grandfather.
Waipo — maternal grandmother.
Baba — father.
Mama — mother.

Sect and Cultivation Titles
Shifu — master; teacher.
Shizun — revered master; highly respected teacher.
Shixiong — senior male disciple.
Shidi — junior male disciple.
Shijie — senior female disciple.
Shimei — junior female disciple.
Shigong — grandmaster; master's master.
Shizu — founding master or patriarch of a sect.
Shibo — master's senior martial brother.
Shishu — master's junior martial brother.
Shigu — master's female martial sibling.
Tongmen — fellow disciple from the same sect.
Tongxiu — fellow cultivator.

Common Name Prefixes
A- — affectionate prefix used before a name (e.g., A-Lan, A-Ying).
Xiao- — "Little"; used for someone younger or affectionately.
Lao- — "Old"; indicates seniority, experience, or respect.

Honorific Name Suffixes
-Jun — Lord; gentleman.
-Lang — Young man; gentleman; sometimes used for a husband in historical settings.
-Gong — Duke; noble lord; respectful suffix.
-Er — affectionate diminutive suffix.
-Lang — husband, beloved.

Marriage and Relationships
Qizi — wife.
Xifu — daughter-in-law.
Gonggong — father-in-law.
Popo — mother-in-law.
Saozi — older brother's wife.
Jiefu — older sister's husband.
Didi's Wife — Dimei (rare; usually addressed by name or title).
Shenzi — nephew.
Zhinu — niece.

The main stages:
bowing to heaven and earth - recognition of fate and higher powers;

bowing to parents or teachers - a very important moment in the context of the work, because the theme of teacher and student is central here;

bowing to each other - the most intimate gesture, which in this world weighs more than words.

After that - the exchange of cups of wine. This is a symbol of the union of lives.

Qishan Wen Clan
Basic Information
One of the Great Cultivation Sects
Location: Qishan
Headquarters: Nightless City
Symbol: Sun / flame motif
Known for military dominance and extreme authoritarian rule (at its peak)
Appearance (Clan Style)
Red and black robes
Sun and flame insignia
Militaristic and intimidating aesthetic
Heavy use of armor and formal authority symbols
Overall atmosphere of fear and power
Clan Personality
Highly authoritarian structure
Power-based hierarchy
Harsh and oppressive rule during its peak
Control through fear and absolute dominance
Internal instability in leadership succession
Special Traits
One of the most powerful military sects
Dominated the cultivation world during its peak
Major source of conflict with other sects
Eventually collapsed after the Sunshot Campaign

Character Card — Wang Lingjiao
Basic Information
Name: Wang Lingjiao
Gender: Female
Role: Servant / favored concubine of Wen Chao
Affiliation: Wen Chao’s inner circle

Appearance

Flashy and slightly arrogant appearance

Often dressed in red and gold noble-style robes

Proud facial expression

Tries to appear superior to others

Personality

Arrogant and power-hungry

Enjoys the status given by Wen Chao

Cruel toward those weaker than her

Instigates conflict and humiliation of others

Special Traits

Participated in the oppression of Lotus Pier

Holds no real political power, only borrowed influence

Represents petty cruelty enabled by authority

Character Card — Wen Zhuliu
Basic Information
Name: Wen Zhuliu
Title: “Core-Melting Hand”
Gender: Male
Affiliation: Qishan Wen Clan
Role: Personal bodyguard of Wen Chao

Appearance

Average height, calm presence

Red robes of the Wen Clan

Emotionless, composed expression

Always appears controlled and quiet

Personality

Silent and extremely loyal

Follows orders without hesitation

Emotionally restrained

Prioritizes duty over morality

Special Traits

Possesses a technique that can destroy a cultivator’s core

One of the most dangerous enforcers of the Wen Clan

Symbol of absolute obedience and discipline

Character Card — Wen Ning
Basic Information
Name: Wen Ning
Title: Ghost General
Gender: Male
Role: Cultivator → turned into powerful spirit corpse

Appearance

Before death: shy, gentle young man

After transformation: pale skin, glowing eyes, chains

Always looks slightly timid or confused

Personality

Kind-hearted and gentle

Extremely shy and soft-spoken

Loyal to those he trusts

Does not wish to harm others

Character Card — Wen Qing
Basic Information
Name: Wen Qing
Gender: Female
Role: Medical cultivator (healer) of the Wen Clan

Appearance

Calm and composed expression

Red robes of the Wen Clan

Always focused and serious

Personality

Intelligent and disciplined

Skilled healer

Strong moral awareness

Deeply protective of her family

Character Card — Wen Chao
Basic Information
Name: Wen Chao
Gender: Male
Role: Heir of the Wen Clan

Appearance

Arrogant and self-satisfied expression

Red noble robes

Always looks smug or dismissive

Personality

Spoiled and arrogant

Cruel toward the weak

Relies heavily on his father’s power

Lacks real strength or discipline

Often impulsive and arrogant

Character Card — Wen Ruohan
Basic Information
Name: Wen Ruohan
Title: Clan Leader of the Wen Clan
Gender: Male
Role: Supreme ruler of Qishan Wen Clan
Power: Fire-based spiritual cultivation

Appearance

Tall and imposing

Luxurious red robes

Cold, emotionless expression

Aura of absolute authority

Personality

Tyrannical and ruthless

Obsessed with power and control

Sees strength as the only law

Harsh and unforgiving ruler

Extremely dominant personality

Special Traits

The most powerful cultivator of his era

Controlled multiple sects through fear

His downfall triggered the major war in the cultivation world

Qinghe Nie Clan
Basic Information
One of the Great Cultivation Sects
Location: Qinghe
Known as the “Warrior Clan”
Signature weapon: large saber (dao)
Reputation: extremely powerful but emotionally unstable due to cursed saber energy
Appearance (Clan Style)
Dark, practical robes (less decorative than other clans)
Strong, militaristic aesthetic
Heavy weapons and armor influence
Intimidating and battle-ready presence
Clan Personality
Extremely combat-focused
Values strength, honor, and loyalty
Aggressive fighting style
Inner instability caused by “saber rage” energy buildup
Strong leadership is crucial for stability
Special Traits
Uses large sabers requiring immense physical strength
One of the strongest martial combat clans
Members often struggle with emotional control due to saber cultivation
Internal conflict is common when leadership is weak

Character Card — Nie Mingjue
Basic Information
Name: Nie Mingjue
Title: Chifeng-Zun
Gender: Male
Role: Clan Leader of the Nie Clan
Weapon: Baxia saber

Appearance

Tall and extremely muscular build

Fierce and stern expression

Military-style clothing

Always looks like a battlefield commander

Personality

Straightforward and strict

Strong sense of justice

Hates betrayal

Highly disciplined but short-tempered

Honest and uncompromising

Special Traits

One of the strongest cultivators of his era

Suffers from saber “bloodthirst” corruption

His downfall becomes a major tragedy in the story

Character Card — Nie Huaisang
Basic Information
Name: Nie Huaisang
Gender: Male
Role: Young Clan Leader of the Nie Clan

Appearance

Delicate and harmless-looking

Always carries a folding fan

Soft, non-combat appearance

Elegant but seemingly lazy demeanor

Personality

Appears carefree and weak

Actually intelligent and highly observant

Skilled at hiding true intentions

Avoids direct responsibility

Lanling Jin Clan
Main Information
One of the Great Cultivation Sects
Location: Lanling
Headquarters: Jinlintai (Golden Carp Tower)
Known for wealth, power, and political influence
Symbol: golden carp and luxurious aesthetics
Appearance (Clan Style)
White and gold luxurious robes
Elegant but flashy design
Heavy use of gold ornaments
Carp motifs everywhere
Status-focused visual identity
Character (Clan Traits)
Ambitious and power-driven
Politically strategic
Proud and status-conscious
Often involved in internal power struggles
Reputation for corruption within leadership
Special Features
One of the richest sects in the cultivation world
Strong political influence over other clans
Frequently involved in conspiracies and alliances
Power often matters more than discipline

Madam Jin
Basic Information
Name: Madam Jin
Gender: Female
Affiliation: Lanling Jin Clan
Role: Noble lady of the Jin Clan, wife of the clan leader
Status: High-ranking aristocratic figure

Appearance

Elegant and refined noblewoman

Luxurious gold and white-gold robes

Carefully styled hair with ornaments

Cold, proud expression

Radiates wealth and high status

Personality

Proud and status-conscious

Strong-willed and socially influential

Often sharp and strict in speech

Protective of her family’s reputation

Highly concerned with honor and hierarchy

Special Traits

Mother of Jin Zixuan

Holds significant influence within the Jin household

Strong presence in clan politics indirectly

Known for her strict and demanding nature

Associations

Gold and luxury

Authority and prestige

Social pressure and hierarchy

Strict maternal expectations

Political tension within the Jin Clan

Character Card — Jin Guangshan
Basic Information
Full Name: Jin Guangshan
Gender: Male
Title: Clan Leader of Lanling Jin
Role: Cultivator, political leader

Appearance

Wealthy and noble appearance

Golden luxurious robes

Confident and arrogant expression

Personality

Manipulative

Power-hungry

Politically cunning

Self-centered

Disregards consequences for others

Special Traits

Had many illegitimate children

His actions caused major conflicts in the cultivation world

Symbol of corruption and abuse of power

Character Card — Jin Zixuan
Basic Information
Full Name: Jin Zixuan
Gender: Male
Role: Heir of the Jin Clan

Appearance

Elegant and noble

White and gold robes

Refined and aristocratic look

Personality

Initially proud and cold

Later becomes more understanding and mature

Capable of fairness and sincerity

Special Traits

Husband of Jiang Yanli

Father of Jin Ling

His death becomes a major turning point in the story

Character Card — Jin Guangyao
Basic Information
Full Name: Meng Yao / Jin Guangyao
Title: Lianfang-Zun
Gender: Male
Role: Cultivator, strategist, politician

Appearance

Always polite and smiling

Clean, perfect appearance

Gentle and harmless look

Personality

Extremely intelligent

Master manipulator

Two-faced (kind outside, ruthless inside)

Strategic and calculating

Special Traits

Illegitimate son of Jin Guangshan

One of the most powerful political figures in the sect

Played a key role in major cultivation world conflicts

Character Card — Jin Ling
Basic Information
Full Name: Jin Ling
Gender: Male
Role: Young master of the Jin Clan

Appearance

Young and proud

Gold clan robes

Often angry or tense expression

Personality

Proud and stubborn

Deep down kind-hearted

Easily irritated but loyal

Emotionally sensitive about family

Special Traits

Son of Jin Zixuan and Jiang Yanli

Has a spiritual dog named Fairy

One of the youngest heirs of the Jin Clan

Gusu Lan Clan
Main Information
One of the Great Cultivation Sects in the cultivation world
Location: Gusu
Headquarters: Cloud Recesses (Guanyin Pavilion / Cloud Recesses estate)
Known for strict discipline and thousands of rules
Symbolizes purity, order, and moral cultivation
Appearance (Clan Style)
White and light-blue robes
Neat and formal attire
Forehead ribbon (Lan clan headband)
Elegant, minimal, and refined aesthetic
Calm and disciplined atmosphere
Character (Clan Traits)
Extremely strict rules (3000+ regulations)
High self-control and discipline
Educated and scholarly tradition
Reserved emotional expression
Strong sense of justice and propriety
Special Features
Famous for music-based cultivation techniques
Uses the guqin (zither) in combat and spiritual practice
One of the most respected sects among cultivators
Focus on moral integrity and self-improvement

Character Card - Lan Sizhui
Full Name: Lan Yuan
Also Known As: Lan Sizhui
Gender: Male
Affiliation: Gusu Lan Clan

Appearance

Young and gentle-looking

Warm, soft expression

White Lan robes

Calm and kind demeanor

Personality

Polite and respectful

Compassionate and intelligent

Emotionally open compared to other Lans

Observant and responsible

Special Traits

Raised in the Lan Clan under Lan Wangji

Has connections to Wei Wuxian’s past

One of the most talented young disciples

Character Card - Lan Jingyi
Full Name: Lan Jingyi
Gender: Male
Affiliation: Gusu Lan Clan

Appearance

Young and energetic

Expressive face

White Lan robes

Lively eyes and gestures

Personality

Loud and outspoken (unusual for Lan disciples)

Emotional and impulsive

Honest and straightforward

Good-hearted despite breaking rules often

Special Traits

Frequently breaks Lan rules accidentally or intentionally

Close friend of Lan Sizhui

Adds humor and chaos to the disciplined clan

Full Name: Lan Qiren
Gender: Male
Role: Elder and teacher of the Gusu Lan Clan

Appearance
Strict and serious face

Neatly styled hair

White Lan robes

Stern expression

Personality

Extremely disciplined and traditional

Strict teacher, enforcer of rules

Values order and etiquette highly

Wise and knowledgeable

Special Traits

Educated both Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji

Known for enforcing the clan’s rules strictly

Symbol of Lan traditions and discipline

Full Name: Lan Huan
Another name: Lan Xichen
Title: Zewu-Jun
Gender: Male
Affiliation: Gusu Lan Clan
Role: Clan Leader
Weapon: Liebing flute

Appearance

Gentle and elegant face

Warm smile

Long dark hair

White and blue Lan robes

Calm and noble presence

Personality

Kind and diplomatic

Patient and understanding

Avoids unnecessary conflict

Caring toward others

Emotionally mature and supportive

Special Traits

Older brother of Lan Wangji

Highly respected across all sects

Skilled in spiritual music techniques

Full Name: Lan Zhan
Alternative:Lan Wangji
Title: Hanguang-Jun
Gender: Male
Affiliation: Gusu Lan Clan
Weapons: Bichen sword, Wangji guqin
Role: Cultivator

Appearance

Tall and strikingly handsome

Long black hair

Pale, cold expression

White robes of the Lan Clan

Forehead ribbon symbolizing discipline

Personality

Quiet and reserved

Extremely disciplined and principled

Speaks little, acts more

Deeply loyal and protective

Emotionally intense but hidden under calm exterior

Special Traits

One of the strongest cultivators of his generation

Master of music-based spiritual techniques

Known for flawless reputation

Strong moral code

Basic Information
Full Name: Yu Jiyuan
Alternative Name: Ms. Yu
Gender: Female
Activity: Cultivator
Origin: Yunmeng Jiang Order
Title: Purple Spider
Appearance
Exquisite and strict
Long dark hair
Sharp gaze
Wearing purple robes
Her presence looks threatening and majestic
Character
Harsh and demanding
Sharp tongue
Very strong in spirit
Protected her family at all costs
Rarely showed tenderness openly
Specialties
Former owner of Jidianyu
One of the most dangerous female cultivators of her time
Even her allies feared her

Yunmeng Jiang Clan
Basic Information
One of the Great Cultivation Sects in Mo Dao Zu Shi
Location: Yunmeng (a region of lakes and rivers)
Headquarters: Lotus Pier
Symbol: lotus flower
Colors: purple and dark violet robes
Philosophy: freedom, flexibility, and emotional openness in cultivation
Appearance (Clan Style)
Purple robes with light decorative patterns
Lightweight, practical clothing for water-based combat
Strong connection to lakes, boats, and lotus scenery
More relaxed appearance compared to stricter sects like Gusu Lan
Clan Personality
Values freedom and individuality
Strong family-like bonds among disciples
Emotional and straightforward culture
Less rigid rules compared to other sects
Strong sense of personal honor and loyalty
Special Traits
Water-based cultivation techniques
Highly adaptable fighting style
Known as the most “home-like” of the Great Sects
Deep family structure within the sect
Symbol of lost peace after tragedy

Basic Information
Full Name: Jiang Fengmian
Gender: Male
Title: Head of the Yunmeng Jiang Order
Activity: Cultivator
Origin: Yunmeng Jiang Order
Appearance
Calm and reserved appearance
Dark hair gathered in a traditional hairstyle
Soft gaze
Wearing the purple robes of the order
Character
Wise and balanced
Patient
Avoided unnecessary cruelty
Was kind to the disciples of the order
Often seemed emotionally detached
Specialties
Adopted Wei Wuxian into the Jiang family
Was respected as the head of the order
Symbolized the tranquility of the Lotus Pier
Relationships
Wife — Yu Ziyuan
Son — Jiang Cheng
Daughter — Jiang Yanli
Adopted son — Wei Wuxian

Full Name: Jiang Yanli
Gender: Female
Occupation: Noble Lady of the Jiang Order
Origin: Yunmen Jiang Order
Appearance
Long dark hair
Soft features
Warm and calm gaze
Light purple robes
Looks gentle and gentle
Character
Very kind and caring
Patient
Calm even in difficult situations
Always supported loved ones
Trying to reconcile people around her
Specialties
Was an emotional support for Wei Wuxian and Jiang Chen
Known for her lotus root soup
A symbol of home warmth for the Jiang family

Full Name: Jiang Cheng
Alternative Name: Jiang Wanyin
Title: Head of the Yunmeng Jiang Order
Gender: Male
Job Type: Cultivator
Origin: Yunmeng Jiang Order
Weapon: Jidian, Sandu Sword
Element/Power: Spiritual Energy, Jiang Order Techniques
Appearance
Tall and slender
Dark hair, neatly combed
Cold and stern gaze
Wears the purple robes of the Yunmeng Jiang Order
Often appears reserved and tense
Character
Hot-tempered
Stubborn and proud
Extremely loyal to family
Strict to himself and others
Bad at showing true emotions
Often hides pain and loneliness behind anger
Characteristics
One of the strongest cultivators of his generation
Inherited Jidian from his mother
Restored the order after its fall
Known for its harshness towards disciples and demonic cultivators

Full name: Wei Ying
Title: Patriarch of Yilin
Nickname: Wei Wuxian
Gender: Male
Activity: Cultivator, founder of the demonic path
Origin: Yunmeng Jiang Order
Weapon: Suibian sword, Chenqin flute
Element/power: demonic cultivation, control of resentful energy

Appearance

Tall and thin

Long black hair, often tied with a red ribbon

Gray or dark eyes with a mocking look

Mostly wears black clothes with red details

Smile almost always looks light and carefree, even in dangerous moments

Character

Charismatic

Very intelligent and resourceful

Likes to break the rules

Sarcastic and playful

Loyal to loved ones

Often hides his own pain behind joking

Can be cruel to enemies when it comes to protecting those he loves

Features

Created a demonic cultivation path

One of the strongest cultivators of his time

Plays the flute wonderfully

Has a very strong spiritual presence

Returned in another body after death