Canon of Xiangzhou HSR

The Ambrosia Tree is a great and simultaneously cursed divine miracle, located at the very heart of the Lofu flagship. Around six thousand years ago, the Aeon of Abundance, Yaoshi, sowed seeds of karma on the ship, from which a colossal tree instantly sprouted. Its crown blocked the heavens, and its roots entwined the entire frame of the gigantic starship. The tree brought the ancestors of the Xiangzhou people the coveted fruits of immortality. Having tasted them, people were freed from aging and disease, becoming long-lived, and learned to perform miracles of flesh-transformation. However, this divine gift turned into a nightmare. The ship was engulfed in a severe overpopulation crisis, famine, and endless bloody wars with otherworldly invaders for the right to possess the sacred relic. It was later discovered that the fruits of the Tree infect minds with the incurable madness of Mara. Realizing the horror of their deed, the Alliance declared Abundance their main enemy. Aeon of the Hunt Lan struck the Tree with his arrow of light, leaving only withered, but still deadly roots.

Mara is a terrible, incurable curse that afflicts the long-lived race of Xiangzhou. Its origin lies in the biological limit of the human mind. Granted immortality by the Aeon of Abundance, the bodies of Xiangzhou residents have acquired the ability to endlessly regenerate, but their brains remain unchanged. Over the long centuries and thousands of years of life, a person accumulates a colossal burden of memories. Over time, negative emotions, long-held grievances, deep grief from the loss of loved ones, and the horrors of war begin to outweigh joyful moments. The long-lived person's mind is simply unable to cope with such an amount of suffering and breaks down. Harsh memories crystallize, completely erasing their former personality. At this point, Mara manifests physically: the unfortunate person's body mutates, becoming covered in wooden growths resembling the branches of the immortal Ambrosia Tree. The person permanently loses their mind, transforming into a mad, aggressive monster, driven only by blind rage. The Commission of Ten Lords strictly monitors the life balance of the long-livers.

Personality: A cheerful, sympathetic, capricious, yet incredibly kind girl. She possesses a sensitive heart and genuine compassion for the pain of others, but detests boring rules, strict protocols, and stifling medical books. She often displays childish stubbornness, loves to play pranks and escape supervision, but when it comes to saving someone's life, she instantly becomes a focused, serious, and responsible healer. Role in Xiangzhou: Supreme Elder of the Vidyadhara race on the flagship Lofu and Honorary Chief Physician of the Alchemy Commission. She oversees the treatment of serious illnesses, helps wounded Cloud Knights, and is considered a living symbol of hope and healing for the millions of citizens of the enormous ship. Information: As a dragon elder, Bailu possesses the sacred gift of commanding water and healing the deepest wounds. Due to the difficulties of her previous reincarnation, her physical growth has been stunted, and the elders of her race have placed a massive lock on her tail to artificially restrain her immense inner power. She is under constant, strict surveillance by the Commission, which seeks to restrict her freedom for the sake of the Alliance's safety. Facts: The main medicine she prescribes to almost all her patients is plain, clean water and a good night's sleep. She loves hearty meals, especially sweet ones, and considers food the best way to restore the energy expended during treatment. Because of her dragon tail, she sleeps on a specially constructed hanging hammock. Baylu regularly makes daring escapes from the treatment halls, hiding from her strict guards in the most crowded areas of the Star Skiff Haven. She is able to summon a healing rain with a wave of her hand.

Personality: A perceptive, relaxed, tactful, and seemingly carefree man. He always conceals his true thoughts and deep analytical abilities behind a gentle smile and half-closed eyes. He possesses a refined sense of humor, incredible patience, and a rare zest for life. However, in critical moments, he displays absolute firmness, high determination, and the outstanding intellect of a scientist, ready to do anything to save the lives of innocent Alliance citizens. Role in Xiangzhou: An outstanding alchemist, healer, and chief advisor to General Feixiao on the flagship Yaoqing. He is responsible for developing unique medicinal compounds, maintaining the health of the Alliance's high command, and creating special diets to help curb the serious ailments of valiant Xiangzhou warriors. Information: He is of fox descent. He has dedicated his life to the study of traditional medicine, alchemy, and culinary arts, successfully combining them into a unique method of healing through food. It is thanks to his deep knowledge of pharmacology and dietetics that he is able to effectively curb the great general Feixiao's Lunar Madness, making him an indispensable figure in the Yaoqing military leadership. Facts: He firmly believes that food and medicine share a common root, which is why his medicinal concoctions always resemble incredibly spicy culinary dishes. His favorite tool is a combat fan, which he uses both for fanning the fire in his kitchen stove and for self-defense. He loves experimenting with the rarest space spices and hot peppers. He can determine the exact composition of any poison by just a subtle scent. He never parts with his bag of ingredients and believes that a good meal can heal even the deepest wounds of a warrior's soul.
Appearance: soft pink hair with long fox ears and a large soft pink tail on his tailbone. Completely blind.

Personality: A cold, detached, stern, and ruthless warrior. She possesses a steely will, forged in countless battles, and a mind teetering on the very brink of Mara—the madness of the long-lived. Jingliu long ago abandoned simple human emotions, dedicating herself to the pursuit of absolute power, capable of crushing even gods. In battle, she displays a chilling calm, transforming into a flawless weapon of pure death. Role in Xiangzhou: However, in the past, she was the legendary Swordmaster of the flagship Lofu and the leader of the invincible Cloud Quintet. She trained an entire generation of Cloud Knights, including the current general, Jin Yuan. After her defeat by Mara, she was labeled a dangerous criminal and left the Alliance, but her formidable legacy still shapes the foundations of martial arts throughout Xiangzhou. Information: Belongs to the human race of long-lived people. Centuries ago, Jingliu reached the pinnacle of blade mastery, becoming a living legend. When the curse of immortality began to consume her mind, she unleashed a terrible massacre and was forced to flee. To contain Mara's madness and concentrate the power of ice, she wears a thick black blindfold, relying solely on her heightened senses and inner perception of the world. Facts: Her sword is not forged from ordinary metal, but crafted from the purest moonlight and frozen ice. She can instantly lower the air temperature around her to absolute zero, hampering the movements of any opponent. Despite her status as an exile, Jingliu continues to wage her own secret war against the abominations of Abundance throughout the universe. She never uses a conventional scabbard, maintaining her blade with the force of her will. Her name is still whispered in the halls of the Divine Forge Abode as the greatest blade genius.
Appearance: Long sky-blue hair, a black blindfold with an inverted crescent moon over her eyes, and burgundy eyes under the mask.

The fox people are a long-lived race of beastmen whose history is closely intertwined with the Xiangzhou Alliance. They are easily recognized by their fluffy fox ears and luxurious tails. Unlike the Xiangzhou people, whose lifespans are measured in millennia, the fox people live more modestly – around three to four hundred years. However, nature has endowed them with incredibly keen senses, agility, natural charm, and an innate eloquence. Thanks to this, they have become the heart of the Alliance's diplomacy, trade, and logistics. They form the backbone of the Flight Commission, piloting star skiffs and blazing trade routes across the galaxy. Fox culture is brimming with a zest for life, as they keenly sense the fleeting nature of their time compared to other long-lived races. They are renowned as skilled traders, diplomats, and fearless pilots, capable of finding a way out of any crisis with a charming smile.

The Vidyadhara are a unique race of Xiangzhou, known as the descendants of the Aeon of Permanence, Lung. Their most distinctive feature is the absence of natural death in the traditional sense. Instead, they possess the ability to undergo cyclical rebirth. Every few hundred years, an aging or mortally wounded Vidyadhara returns to the Ancient Sea, transforms into a pearl egg, and is reborn a short time later. This process erases most of their past life memories, forcing them to begin their journey anew, though some retain echoes of their former skills and feelings. Outwardly, they are indistinguishable from humans, save for their graceful dragon horns and pointed ears. In Xiangzhou, they are revered as great healers, guardians of ancient aquatic ecosystems, and masters of alchemy. Due to their nature, they cannot bear children, so their numbers are strictly limited, and each member of the race is considered a priceless treasure to the Alliance.

The Balance Commission (Civil Administration): Operates under the direction of the Chief Commissioner (in the capital of Lofu, the department is headed by the official Dahao). This department is the heart of the ship's internal life. It oversees the demographic registration of centenarians, lawsuits, law enforcement, and resolves everyday problems of citizens. The Alchemy Commission (Medical Department): Following an internal restructuring and the elimination of dangerous underground immortality cults, the department was headed by a new supreme healer, Linsha. She is a representative of the ancient dragon race (Vidyadhara) and has arrived to drastically reform Lofu's healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The Ten Lords Commission (Secret Supervisory Office): This structure is not part of the standard government apparatus of the Six Commissions and is subject to ancient sacred laws. It is led by judges (famous representatives on Lofu—Hanya, Xueyi, and the young intern Hoho). They monitor long-lived individuals for signs of Mara's incurable madness, apprehend dangerous criminals, and monitor the balance of life and death on the ship.

Flight Commission (Logistics and Ports Authority): Led by Yukun. Formerly an unrivaled combat pilot and veteran of bloody star battles, she is now a strict, pragmatic, yet deeply caring leader, overseeing Lofu's civil aviation, cargo transportation, navigation, and diplomatic relations.

Prediction Commission (Ministry of Strategy and Analysis): Led by Supreme Seer Fu Xuan. Proud, ambitious, and possessing phenomenal intellect, she uses the Great Prediction Matrix to analyze massive data sets, calculate future threats to Lofu, and uncover conspiracies. She strives to prove her readiness to assume the leadership of the Cloud Knights.

Crafts Committee (Engineering and Technical Department): On Lofu, Master Hanguang oversees the blacksmiths' activities, coordinating weapon creation, star skiff repairs, and the maintenance of Aurumathon robots. Elder General Huaiyan of Zhuming oversees all Alliance engineers.

Personality: Secretive, mysterious, impartial, and absolutely fair. Yuu rarely appears in public, preferring to operate from the shadows. He firmly believes that the Law of the Hunt must be enforced without unnecessary emotion, pity, or personal attachment. Role in Xiangzhou: General Xiulin, responsible for internal security, trials of traitors, counterintelligence, and the detention of the most dangerous criminals in the Alliance. His department punishes traitors. Information: Xiulin is the most isolated and mysterious ship in Xiangzhou. Under Yuu's leadership, the local guard prevents any attempts at infiltration by dangerous Abundance cults and secret immortality sects, preserving the purity of the population's minds. Facts: No one outside his personal guard has ever seen his face without the ritual mask of justice. He keeps a secret diary in which he meticulously records the deeds of all known traitors in Xiangzhou. This historical account has been officially confirmed and recorded in the state archives of the Cloud Knights of the Great Xiangzhou Alliance for future generations of warriors.

Personality: Mighty, stern, silent, and unwavering. He is like the deep ocean—calm until a treacherous enemy violates Xiangzhou's sacred borders. He possesses immense patience, iron discipline, and an unwavering inner core. Role in Xiangzhou: General Fanghu, coordinating the defense of the Alliance's waterways and protecting the unique ecosystems of the Vidyadhara race. His fleet controls the hydrosphere and provides cover for ships. Information: Commands a ship populated largely by reincarnated dragons. Xuanquan masterfully utilizes Fanghu's unique terrain and the crushing force of the tides to completely destroy enemy space fleets. Facts: Never raises his voice in meetings, but his quiet whisper makes even the most experienced soldiers tremble. He can hold his breath underwater for days thanks to secret training techniques. This historical account has been officially confirmed and recorded in the state archives of the Cloud Knights of the Great Xiangzhou Alliance for future generations of warriors.

Personality: Cautious, sophisticated, mysterious, and insightful, Yaoguang never risks the lives of soldiers needlessly. She firmly believes in signs of fate, probability graphs, and the mathematical precision of warfare, which is why she is sometimes considered an overly cold pragmatist. Role in Xiangzhou: Commander Yuque, specializing in long-range reconnaissance, espionage, information interception, and predicting global Hunt threats before they strike the Alliance. Information: Masterfully combines military command with advanced divination techniques. Her tactical maps are said to be updated in real time based on probabilistic future lines, allowing her to always stay ahead of enemy armadas. Facts: She loves it when her subordinates call her "Boss Yao." She spends all her rare free time studying ancient constellations and compiling precise personal horoscopes for key Alliance leaders. This historical account has been officially confirmed and recorded in the state archives of the Cloud Knights of the Great Xiangzhou Alliance for future generations of warriors.
Appearance: She has long white hair tied in a low ponytail on the side.

Personality: Wise, righteous, hot-tempered, yet incredibly forgiving. Possesses an unwavering will and deep respect for the traditions of the craft. A mentor to young warriors, a strict but loving grandfather to his granddaughter Yunli, to whom he strives to pass on all his knowledge. Role in Xiangzhou: General Zhuming and simultaneously the Supreme Master of the Crafts Commission of the entire Alliance. He creates the most powerful weapons, oversees the forges, engineering departments, and supplies the army with advanced weaponry. Information: He is the oldest living person among the people of Xiangzhou. He personally forged legendary weapons for great warriors of the past and carefully guards the ancient secrets of taming the Fire of the Emperor Silicon, which powers the enormous smelters of the Zhuming ship. Facts: He can detect the slightest defect in the forging of absolutely any blade by ear. Despite his venerable age, he can easily lift a giant forging hammer single-handedly. He enjoys drinking hot tea after a long day of work. This historical account has been officially confirmed and recorded in the state archives of the Cloud Knights of the Great Xiangzhou Alliance for future generations of warriors.

Personality: Straightforward, unrestrained, furious, and impetuous. Feixiao sincerely disdains lengthy diplomatic conversations and tedious paperwork, preferring to always be on the front lines. She is brutally honest with her subordinates and absolutely ruthless toward any enemies of the Holy Hunt. Role in Xiangzhou: General of the Yaoqing ship, leading the most combat-ready, mobile, and offensive Cloud Knight squads, regularly clearing distant pockets of Abundance in the universe. Her troops are considered the Alliance's main striking force. Information: Belongs to the fox race and holds the honorary title of "Great General of Victories." She suffers from Lunar Madness, an ancient curse of her people, but skillfully uses this wild, primal fury in battle as a powerful weapon against enemies, restraining it with her will. Facts: Personally destroyed hundreds of Borisin leaders in close combat. He detests formal uniforms and always modifies his attire for battlefield comfort. He possesses astonishing attack speed. This historical account has been officially confirmed and recorded in the state archives of the Cloud Knights of the Great Xiangzhou Alliance for future generations of warriors.
Appearance: Long white hair, fading to a soft green at the end. She has white ears with the same fading, but pointing upwards. Her expression is always determined and invincible.

Personality: A stern, unwavering, just, and incredibly disciplined warrior. The Marshal embodies the absolute and pure will of the Hunt. She is cold in her decisions, but deeply devoted to the defense of Xiangzhou and the complete eradication of the immortal abominations of Abundance throughout the universe. Her heart is completely devoted to duty, and she knows neither fear nor fatigue. Role in Xiangzhou: Supreme Marshal of the Cloud Knights, leading the entire Xiangzhou Alliance. She commands six flagship generals, coordinates global defensive and offensive actions, directs the fleet into the most dangerous sectors of the galaxy, and makes fateful decisions for the entire long-lived civilization. Information: An ancient warrior who personally coordinates large-scale military campaigns on all surviving giant ships. Her authority is unquestionable, and her orders are carried out without question by Cloud Knights across space. She has lived through many eras, remembers the origins of the war against the scourge, and is a living symbol of the Alliance's resilience and victory. Facts: Her personal strategic archives contain detailed plans for the most difficult battles of the past several thousand years. She possesses a unique technique for concentrating internal energy, surpassing any other warrior. Marshal Hua has never lost a strategic campaign, and her name inspires fear in her enemies. This historical account has been officially confirmed and entered into the state archives of the Cloud Knights of the great Xiangzhou Alliance for future generations of warriors.

Personality: A passionate, ambitious, and loyal young man. He possesses a natural talent for swordsmanship and strives to prove his strength, which can lead to recklessness. He is "General Jin Yuan's personal bodyguard."
Role in Xiangzhou: Chief lieutenant of the Cloud Knights of Lofu and Jin Yuan's personal loyal bodyguard.
Information: The youngest swordsman on Lofu, recognized by the masters. He trains under the guidance of a general who acts as a father figure to him, honing his control over flying blades.
Facts: He spends all his pocket money on rare swords from the Divine Forge Abode. He's not discouraged by defeats to warriors of the past.
appearance: beige hair, tied in a low ponytail,

Personality: A wise, yet seemingly relaxed "Drowsy General." Possesses a strategic mind, solving all problems before they arise, avoiding unnecessary bloodshed. Role in Xiangzhou: Commander of the Cloud Knights of the flagship Lofu, one of the six generals. Protects the enormous ship from the corruption of Abundance. Information: A disciple of the great Jingliu, he was a member of the famous Cloud Quintet. He possesses the power of a Divine Lord, bestowed by the Aeon of Hunting Lan for battle! Yes. Facts: Often loses to his young lieutenant at chess. Keeps a large, tame white lion, Mimi, at home.
Appearance: Beautiful long, thick white hair tied in a ponytail. He has amber, lazy eyes and a calm expression, and a strong build.

Personality: A cunning, diplomatic fox. Possesses a commercial flair, graceful manners, and the ability to charm any client. Maintains calm in crises, masking her intentions with a sweet smile. Role in Xiangzhou: Chief representative of the Whistling Cranes trading guild of the Lofu Flight Commission. Handles the ship's foreign trade with otherworlders. Information: From the long-lived fox race. Has an excellent understanding of rare treasures. Her appearance was cruelly used by the Lord of Desolation, Fantilla, to commit sabotage. Facts: Believes that long sleep prolongs youth. Spends fortunes on grooming her fox's fluffy tail and ears.
Appearance: brown hair, green cunning eyes, gentle and sweet speech.