Image Gallery
Monarchical Leadership Grand Dukes
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The Grand Duke as the supreme military commander and nominal head of state in Liang Ning, embodying the Mandate of Heaven.
Grand Duke Wu Military Expansion
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Grand Duke Wu leading Liang Ning armies in territorial expansion during the Age of Contending States.
Indigenous Mountain Community Influence
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Substratal influences from indigenous languages in Dongsheng dialect vocabulary
Lexical Divergence Dongsheng Dialect
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Dongsheng dialect characterized by archaic retentions and lexical innovations
Geographic Isolation Shaping Dialect
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Mountainous terrain of Dongsheng Protectorate fostering linguistic conservatism
Shanyue Tribal Village Life
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Egalitarian and decentralized Shanyue society with strong kinship ties and communal village life.
Mountainous Terrain Shanyue Region
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Complex network of mountain ranges, valleys, and forests forming the Shanyue territories in Jade Lands.
Shanyue People Mountain Heritage
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Shanyue individuals maintaining their unique cultural identity and traditions rooted in ancient Yue heritage.
Mengshan Confederate Council Meeting
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Confederate Council assembly of tribal representatives making decisions through consensus in the Mengshan Confederation.
Oath Of Verdant Canopy
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Legendary Oath ceremony uniting Mengshan tribes under a massive tree, forming the confederation.
Mengshan Mountains Forested Terrain
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Steep slopes, deep valleys, and dense forests define the Mengshan Mountains, a region rich in resources and biodiversity.
Dongsheng Mountainous Terrain
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Steep slopes and dense coniferous forests characterize the mountainous geography of Dongsheng.
Dongsheng Jade Mining
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Miners extract jade, a significant mineral resource contributing to Dongsheng's economy and cultural identity.
Dongsheng Mountain Warriors
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Dongsheng warriors, skilled in mountain warfare, defend their protectorate's rugged terrain.
Jade Lands And Islamic States Trade
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Shows merchants from the Jade Lands and Islamic states exchanging goods along the Silk Roads, highlighting centuries of commerce and cultural exchange before the treaty.
Kashgar Treaty Negotiation Venue
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Depicts the city of Kashgar nestled in the Heavenly Mountains, the strategically chosen neutral venue for the protracted treaty negotiations between the Jade Lands and Islamic states.
Heavenly Mountains Border Demarcation
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Illustrates the Heavenly Mountains Border Commission at work, marking the newly defined border along the mountain crest line as per the treaty terms.
Jade Lands Minority Ethnic Groups
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Illustrates the diverse range of ethnic groups in the Jade Lands highlighting their unique cultural traits and historical experiences