Jade Dynasty

The Jadeon faction can trace their origins back to Taoism. They command a number of powerful skills, the most well-known of which is the Thunderblade. The Jadeon excel at ranged combat, but their skills require some time to cast, leaving them vulnerable at close quarters.

Skysong is one of the most powerful Good-aligned factions, and as adherents to Buddhist philosophy, they strive to bring peace and an end to suffering in the world. The Skysong focus on honing and perfecting their bodies so as to better channel their positive energies. In fact, of all the factions, they stand alone in their ability to heal and revive others.

The Vim mainly study their sinister skills, hunched over tomes in dusty archives. Once their noses are pulled from their pages however, and they step out into the sun, they are not to be trifled with. Vim disciples relish the intimacy of close combat, boasting significant defensive capabilities, but are unable to attack targets from a distance.

The Lupin follower is a swift, silent, and lethal distributor of... general unpleasantness. Their ability to cause significant damage in a short amount of time, make them a valuable commodity in a fight. They are capable of killing their enemies soundlessly and without shedding a drop of blood. Be wary of them. They are dangerous.

The disciples of Modo are reclusive, not much is known about them. They integrate many ancient spells and curses into their skills, and even summon the forces of nature to assist them in combat when they feel the need. They have also been known to summon the dead to fight at their sides. One should consider carefully before engaging one.

The Balo are the largest race of Athan, tracing their lineage back to the Chiou. With their superior strength and height, they are natural born warriors, the souls of beasts beating within their chests. As the backbone of the Athan military, the legends of the terror and agony they bring down upon any foolish enough to cross them, are myriad.

The Arden are a race of Athan with vulpine ancestry. Its people are incomparably striking, no matter their gender, with the grace and agility to match. They can dexterously take control of, and manipulate, situations from afar, but are extremely uncomfortable in close combat. They have been known to become romantically involved with humans, on rare occasions.

The Rayan are the most mysterious of the Athan. They are murderously secretive. Any who learn more than the Rayan feel they should, quickly meet a premature end. Always lurking in the shadows and made infamous by their cruelty, they strike suddenly, without warning or mercy, and with frightening power. They have been witnessed persuing their objectives with an other worldly determination, going so far as sacrificing themselves so long as the objective was deemed a high enough priority.

The Celan are not technically Athan. At least not entirely. Their ancestors were the original inhabitants of Royal City, and when the Athan moved in, they interbred. After a few thousand years, the mixed offspring became their own unique race. Now, the only race with soul power, Celan skills differ greatly from those of other races. They can sense one's feelings simply by strumming a few notes, or uttering short lyrics. Nobody knows quite how powerful they really are...