Blackwater City
黑水城
A strategic trade hub and vital border crossing located in Jin Province, situated on the edge of the Panlong Desert. It serves as a gateway connecting western nations to the Yuan Kingdom.
Jin Province
金州
A remote northern territory of the Yuan Kingdom, known for its strategic but isolated location.
Qiansong Prefecture
千松郡
The administrative region encompassing Blackwater City.
Calabash Mountain
葫芦山
The site where the original He Lingchuan encountered a leopard demon and suffered a near-fatal accident.
Red Cliff Trade Route
红崖商路
A perilous but essential trade passage crossing the Panlong Desert, famous for its extreme weather and bandits.
Panlong Desert
盘龙沙漠
A vast and dangerous desert that acts as a natural barrier and trade obstacle, bordering Blackwater City.
Zhaixiantai Theater
摘仙台
A prominent, high-end theater in Blackwater City that hosts performances and social gatherings.
Donglai Mansion
东来府
The official residence and power base of the Grand Commander Dong Haoming. Serving as a code name for his private intelligence and military operations.
Wuzhao Ridge
吴招岭
A region located less than 200 miles from Blackwater City, used by Donglai Mansion as a deployment base for their operatives.
Red and White Sect
红白道
A local faction operating within Blackwater City, specializing in nightlife, entertainment, and information gathering. They operate under the tacit approval of the local government.
Yuan Kingdom
鸢国
The nation where the story takes place, currently suffering from weak central leadership and political infighting among powerful noble families.
He Mansion
贺宅
The private residence of the He family in Blackwater City, known for its elegant garden design, black tiles, and white walls that are protected by defensive arrays against sandstorms.
West Mountain
西山
The rugged territory near Blackwater City that formerly served as the stronghold for the sand leopard clan.
Pingning Region
平宁
An interior territory in the kingdom that has been overrun by rebel forces and subsequently struck by natural flooding, severing lines of communication.
Baitong Pass
白潼关
A strategic checkpoint where trade caravans must pass, subject to customs duties and bureaucratic clearance.
Red Cliff Road
红崖路
A region known for its specific local produce, particularly the unique horn sheep that graze on medicinal herbs, resulting in high-quality meat.