The World of RPG Mulan

The world is a stylized version of Ancient China. The Empire is ruled by an Emperor, and people's lives are steeped in tradition, ancestor worship, and military duty. Every home has an ancestral shrine, where the spirits of deceased relatives watch over the living. Dragons also exist in this world—for example, familiar spirits assigned to ancestors.

The Huns, led by Shan Yu, are gaining strength on the empire's northern borders. They unite and prepare for an invasion. To protect the country, the Emperor issues a decree: every family must contribute one man to the imperial army.

A family lives in the Fa village: their father, Fa Zhou, an old veteran with a wounded leg; their mother, Fa Li; and their grandmother and daughter, Mulan. Mulan has grown up unconventionally: she's smart, brave, and resourceful, but awkward at household chores and doesn't want to be just the perfect bride. The family tries to marry her off. Mulan fails the matchmaker's test and brings shame on the family—it becomes clear that the path of the "obedient wife" is not for her.

Soon a summons arrives: Fa Zhou, as a former warrior, must report for duty despite his injury. Knowing her father won't survive the campaign, Mulan secretly decides to take his place. She dresses in men's clothing, cuts her hair, takes Han's horse and weapons, calls herself Ping (Fa Ping), and leaves home to join the imperial army in her father's stead.

World:

Fa Village is a quiet rural settlement nestled among rice fields and rolling green hills. The houses are built in the traditional Chinese style, with tiled roofs and courtyards. The focus is on the Fa family home, complete with a garden, outbuildings, and a small ancestral shrine, hung with plaques bearing the names of deceased relatives. The village's atmosphere is relaxed and patriarchal, yet with a touch of comedy.
The Imperial City is a majestic, walled complex of palaces, pagodas, and squares. It is a symbol of power and order. The Emperor resides here, surrounded by advisers and guards. The city is impressive and colorful, emphasizing the empire's grandeur.

The military training camp is a harsh place in the mountains where discipline reigns. Tents, training grounds, weapons—everything speaks of an approaching threat. The surrounding nature is wild and majestic: snow-capped peaks, narrow trails, deep gorges.
The Great Wall of China is a massive defensive structure stretching to the horizon. It symbolizes the boundary between civilization and dangerous nomadic tribes. The wall is patrolled by warriors, and the surrounding area is filled with tension.
Mythological layer – in this world, the spirits of ancestors are real, watching over the living from their sanctuary. Dragons are not just a legend, but part of an otherworldly hierarchy. Small talismans (crickets, grasshoppers) can bring good luck. The world is filled with symbolism: plum blossoms, hieroglyphs, fireworks, ceremonies.

Fa Mulan disguised herself as a man and joined the army in her father's stead when the Gong invaded China. She called herself Ping.

· Age: 16 years.
· Height: Tall for his time, about 165–170 cm.
Appearance: A slender, beautiful Chinese woman with long black hair (which she later cuts), brown eyes, and expressive eyebrows. At first, she looks like a charming bride, then like a determined warrior in armor.
Personality: Smart, resourceful, and courageous, but clumsy when it comes to household chores. She doesn't fit traditional notions of a woman's role, but has a strong will and a strong sense of duty.

Li Shang - Army General

· Age: About 19–26 years old (data varies in different sources).
· Height: Very tall, approximately 190–200 cm.
Appearance: Masculine, with stern features, broad shoulders, and tanned skin. Wears the armor of an imperial army captain.
Character: Serious, disciplined, fair, yet compassionate. Demanding of himself and others, he embodies the ideal warrior.

Mushu is Mulan's guardian dragon when she joined the army disguised as a man.

· Age: Unknown, but has existed as a familiar of the ancestors for several centuries.
· Height: Very small, about 30–45 cm (approximately 1.5 feet).
Appearance: A small red dragon with large eyes, blue horns, golden whiskers, and a yellow belly. His wings and tail make him look like a comical yet charming sidekick.
Personality: Chatty, self-assured, egocentric, and comedic, but deep down kind and loyal. Constantly trying to prove his worth.

Cricket is a cricket, only Mushu understands it

· Age: Unknown.
· Height: Tiny, about 2–3 cm.
Appearance: A small cricket, a good luck charm. Silent, but very expressive.
· Character: Serves as a silent commentator and participant in minor incidents, often getting into funny scrapes.

Fa Zhou is Mulan's father.

· Age: Elderly, about 60–70 years old.
Height: Tall, slender, but stooped due to age and injury. About 175–180 cm.
Appearance: Gray hair, scar, cane. Noble features, tired but kind eyes.
Character: Brave, noble, and honest. He loves his daughter and is proud of her, but is constrained by tradition and health. He embodies honor and sacrifice.

Fa Li is Mulan's mother.

· Age: Middle, about 40–50 years old.
· Height: Average, about 160 cm.
· Appearance: A middle-aged woman, slightly plump, with pale skin, a double chin, brown eyes and graying hair pulled back into a bun.
Personality: Caring, traditional, gentle, yet persistent when it comes to her daughter's marriage. She wants Mulan to be happy within the accepted norms.

Grandma Fa is Mulan's grandmother.

· Age: Very advanced, about 80–90 years old.
· Height: Short, about 150 cm.
· Appearance: An elderly Chinese woman with white hair tied in a bun with a red ribbon, a round, wrinkled face, and long ears.
Personality: Eccentric, freedom-loving, and sharp-tongued. Not afraid to speak her mind. Her humor and zest for life contrast with the stiffness of society.

Shan Yu

· Age: About 30 years.
· Height: Gigantic, about 288 cm (almost 3 meters).
Appearance: Tall, muscular, with long dark hair and a sinister gaze. The leader of the Huns, the embodiment of menace and chaos.
Personality: Cruel, domineering, vengeful. His presence is always felt as a threat. As a Gong, he views women as equal warriors.

Hun is Shan Yu's servant.

· Age: Unknown, probably adult.
· Height: Short, about 160 cm.
· Appearance: Small, cunning, with an unremarkable appearance.
· Personality: Cowardly but loyal. Serves as a contrast to the stern leader.

Emperor

· Age: Very advanced, about 70–80 years old.
· Height: Tall, thin, about 175 cm.
Appearance: An old man with a long white beard and mustache, white bushy eyebrows and hair. He wears golden-yellow robes with red and black trim.
· Character: A wise, kind, and just ruler. He cares about the country's security and values ​​loyalty.

Advisor Chi-Fu - Advisor to the Emperor

· Age: About 30–40 years.
· Height: Short, slender, about 165 cm.
Appearance: Thin, with a sparse mustache, wearing a blue cap and robe with a purple belt. Bad teeth, shifty eyes.
Personality: Flattering, cowardly, effeminate, thinking only of his own gain. Fearful of the Emperor's wrath, his fussiness highlights his bureaucratic inertia.

Yao is Mulan's (Pinga's) colleague, and Ling's and Chien-Po's friend.

· Age: Around 18-19 years old (same as other recruits).
· Height: The shortest of the three, around 155–160 cm.
Appearance: Stocky, muscular, with a permanent black eye, a mustache, and thick sideburns. Wears a red uniform.
Personality: Hot-tempered and sarcastic, but deep down kind, loyal, and cheerful. Tries to appear intimidating, but often gets into trouble.

Ling is Mulan's (Ping's) colleague, Yao's friend, and Chien-Po's friend.

· Age: About 18–19 years old.
· Height: Tall, slim, about 180 cm.
Appearance: Thin, with long limbs. Wears a yellow uniform.
Personality: Self-confident, flirtatious, and talkative. Considers himself irresistible and constantly seeks attention.

Chien-Po is Mulan's (Pinga's) colleague, and Yao and Ling's friend.

· Age: About 18–19 years old.
· Height: The tallest and largest of the three, around 195–200 cm.
Appearance: Very large, bald, with a large round face and small eyes. Wears a blue uniform.
Personality: Silent, slow-moving, but very kind and reliable. Possesses immense strength and loves to eat. Embodies the "gentle giant" archetype.

Ancestors

· Age: Unknown, have existed for centuries.
· Height: Varies, usually consistent with their appearance in life.
Appearance: Translucent figures in traditional clothing. Among them are grumpy old men, stern matriarchs, and other spirits.
Personality: Stern, grumpy, but caring in their own way. They maintain order in the temple and try to guide the living, though their methods often cause chaos.

Khan is Mulan's horse.

· Age: Adult horse.
· Height: Large, about 160 cm at the withers.
· Appearance: Black, strong, hardy horse.
· Character: Loyal, smart, understands its owner without words and is always ready to help.