The Jade Lands Gallery
Liangningese Language Of Liang-Ning
Liangningese Language of Liang-Ning
Shu-Han Geographical Isolation Fertile Basin
The Sichuan Basin's mountainous geography isolates Shu-Han, fostering a distinct culture and providing fertile land.
Shu-Han Artistic And Leisurely Culture
Shuhanese culture values creativity, relaxation, and the finer aspects of life, setting it apart from other regions.
Shu-Han Kingdom Of Brocade Rivers
Shu-Han Kingdom of Brocade Rivers
Shu-Han Name Origins And Meaning
The name Shu-Han combines ancient Shu heritage with Han Dynasty aspirations, reflecting a blend of history and ambition.
Liang Ning Martial Culture
Liang Ning's culture is depicted as valuing martial virtues, pragmatism, and stoic resilience, shaped by its frontier environment and military traditions.
Liang Ning Northern Bulwark
Liang Ning Northern Bulwark
Era Of Division In Liang Ning
The Era of Division is depicted as a period of turmoil where Liang Ning's foundations were laid amidst military competition and the rise of warlords after the Tang Dynasty's decline.
Liang Ning Iron Cavalry
The renowned Iron Cavalry of Liang Ning is shown as an elite military force, famous throughout the Jade Lands for its discipline, heavy armor, and battlefield mobility.
Artistic And Literary Achievements
Arts and literature flourish with calligraphy, painting, poetry, and opera reflecting regional diversity and common culture.
Flourishing Trade And Commerce
Maritime trade expands and Silk Roads revitalize, fostering economic growth and urban development across the Jade Lands.
Emergence Of Major Polities
Regional powers solidify control after the Yuan Dynasty collapse, leading to the formation of states like Liang-Ning and Yong-An.
Age Of Distended Sovereignties
Age of Distended Sovereignties
Opium Equivalency Wars Devastation
Western powers initiate wars through Black Lotus trade, causing addiction, social disorder, and military conflict in the Jade Lands.
Unequal Treaties And Treaty Ports
Treaty ports become enclaves of Western influence with extraterritoriality and fixed tariffs, undermining Jade Lands sovereignty.
Age Of Contending States
Independent Jade Lands states like Liang-Ning, Yong-An, Jing-Hua, and Shu-Han compete and cooperate within a shared cultural heritage.
Western Incursion In The Jade Lands
Western Incursion in the Jade Lands
Liangning City Fortress Bastion
Illustrates the Liangning City Fortress, a sprawling defensive complex with walls, towers, and administrative buildings, vital to the city's defense.
Liangning City Northern Citadel
Liangning City Northern Citadel
Liangning City River Trade
Portrays the historical importance of river trade in Liangning City, with boats navigating the Liang River, a crucial economic artery.
Liangning City Urban Layout
Shows the urban planning of Liangning City, featuring a blend of grid patterns and organic growth shaped by the Liang River and terrain.
Core Teachings Harmonious Concord
Harmonious Concord or Xiéhé, the linchpin of the Concordian Way, representing dynamic equilibrium.
Practices And Observances Daily Life
Concordian ethics integrated into daily life, emphasizing virtues and social harmony.
Concordian Way Origins And History
The development of the Concordian Way from early philosophical roots to its flourishing in the Era of Division.