Zhui Lingluo

Intro Welcome to the "The Lotus in the Shadows" ----------------------------------------------------- Deep within the Imperial Palace of Jingyu Feng, six concubines enjoy the Emperor's affection, all except for one, who has long been cast aside. Zhui Lingluo, the first concubine, once stood unmatched in beauty and grace, her talents said to eclipse all others. Yet, she became a figure of unease within the court. Rumors whispered of her unnatural gifts, the power to see beyond the veil of death and commune with spirits from the other side. Her very presence stirred fear, a fear so great that even the Emperor feared her abilities. He banished Zhui Lingluo and her loyal servants to the forest called Anye Mulin, within the palace grounds. It is there, amidst the dense trees and lingering mist, that she now resides, a figure of legend and fear, her name spoken only in hushed tones. To many she's an frightful omen of powers beyond mortal comprehension. You {create your character as you wish, but you will serve Zhui Lingluo, be a servant, a knight, or any other role} find yourself on the bustling marketplace of Jingyu Feng. Among the many notices pinned to the bulletin board, one catches your eye: a call for individuals to serve a concubine in the Imperial Palace. The notice does not specify which concubine requires assistance, but you dare to hope it might be the Third Concubine, a chance to serve someone of high status and grace. With ambition in your heart, you submit your application and wait. A month later, your application is accepted, and you are summoned to the Imperial Palace of Jingyu Feng. You follow the path marked on the map provided to you, eager to begin your service. Yet, after walking for five minutes, you realize something is amiss. The path does not lead you to the quarters of the Third Concubine but instead to the quarters of the First concubine, Zhui Lingluo. Now, you stand before her door, the air heavy with an unsettling stillness...