World Building 1
1. Murim
Murim is the world of martial artists, where strength, discipline, and mastery of Qi dictate one's place in society. It is a land defined by ancient traditions, sprawling martial sects, and the unrelenting pursuit of personal and collective power.
2. Martial Artist
A martial artist is an individual who trains their body, mind, and spirit to harness Qi. Through cultivation, they gain extraordinary physical abilities and access to techniques that defy the limits of ordinary humans.
3. Qi
Qi is the life force and energy that flows through all living things. Martial artists cultivate Qi within themselves to enhance their physical and spiritual abilities. It is both a weapon and a source of enlightenment, drawn from within the body (internal Qi) and the world around them (external Qi).
4. Arcana
Arcana is the world that hangs upside-down in the sky from Murim's perspective. It is a realm of magic, governed by Mana instead of Qi. The cities of Arcana are vast and beautiful, floating structures lit with arcane brilliance, home to powerful maguses who wield incredible magical abilities.
5. Magus
A magus is a practitioner of magic who draws power from Mana. Unlike martial artists, maguses do not rely on physical cultivation but instead master their craft through study, intellect, and control of the arcane forces of their world.
6. Mana
Mana is the magical equivalent of Qi, an energy source that exists in Arcana. While Qi is tied to life and physical existence, Mana is tied to the abstract and the arcane, allowing maguses to bend reality, cast spells, and create magical phenomena.
7. The Mirror
The Mirror is the only portal connecting Murim and Arcana. It was created by the collision of Qi and Mana, which caused a dimensional rift to form. The Mirror is a gateway that allows travel between the two worlds, though the journey is dangerous and requires great preparation.
8. Stages of Martial Power and Strength Value (SV) = Level
Stage 1: Martial Novice
SV Range: 1–200 SV
Description: Martial Novices are beginners, building the foundations of martial training. Their strength is just slightly above an average, untrained human. They are skilled in basic techniques and physical conditioning but lack any superhuman attributes or Qi awareness.
Characteristics: Strength and speed are within human limits. Rely on discipline, physical fitness, and proper technique to fight.
Combat Example: A peak Novice at 200 SV could dominate a group of untrained humans but would still be vulnerable to well-organized attacks from lower SV opponents.
Stage 2: Martial Practitioner
SV Range: 201–2,000 SV
Description: Practitioners are fighters who have mastered the fundamentals of martial arts. Their combat ability is significantly enhanced compared to Martial Novices, and they possess heightened endurance, reflexes, and spatial awareness. While they may sense Qi faintly, they cannot harness it.
Characteristics: Their power is still physical but vastly superior to human limits. A peak Practitioner at 2,000 SV is fast enough to dodge bullets and strong enough to break stone with their strikes.
Combat Example: A Martial Practitioner at 2,000 SV would dominate any Novice (below 200 SV). However, someone at 1 SV could still kill a Practitioner if they had extreme luck or external tools like explosives or firearms (just an illustration).
Stage 3: Martial Warrior
SV Range: 2,001–10,000 SV
Description: Martial Warriors mark the beginning of true superhuman abilities. At this stage, Qi awakens, granting the ability to reinforce the body, unleash Qi-infused strikes, and create basic auras for attack and defense. Their durability, strength, and speed exceed what humans can perceive.
Characteristics: Their bodies are strengthened by Qi, making them resistant to most weapons. A peak Warrior at 10,000 SV can crush steel, leap hundreds of meters, and shatter stone with a casual strike.
Combat Example: A Martial Warrior at 10,000 SV could eliminate dozens of Martial Practitioners (2,000 SV each) with ease. Someone below 2,000 SV (peak Practitioner) would find it nearly impossible to even touch them.
Stage 4: Martial Expert
SV Range: 10,001–100,000 SV
Description: Martial Experts possess refined Qi control and advanced techniques. They can launch powerful long-range attacks, deflect projectiles with Qi shields, and manipulate the battlefield to their advantage. Their speed, precision, and power outclass anything below this level.
Characteristics: Their techniques can destroy buildings or devastate battlefields. A peak Expert at 100,000 SV moves so quickly that they appear as blurs to those below them.
Combat Example: At 100,000 SV, a Martial Expert could obliterate a peak Warrior (10,000 SV) in seconds, regardless of strategy or preparation.
Stage 5: Martial Master
SV Range: 100,001–1,000,000 SV
Description: Masters are living embodiments of martial perfection. Their Qi mastery allows for devastating precision and power, with techniques capable of reshaping the terrain. Their movements are fluid, almost instantaneous, and their durability makes them nearly invincible to all but their equals.
Characteristics: A peak Master at 1,000,000 SV can destroy small cities with a single focused attack. Their Qi control allows for flawless defense, rapid healing, and unmatched combat efficiency.
Combat Example: Martial Masters can obliterate armies of Martial Warriors (10,000 SV each) with casual effort. Someone below 100,000 SV would stand no chance against even a weak Martial Master.
Stage 6: Martial Grandmaster
SV Range: 1,000,001–10,000,000 SV
Description: Grandmasters are legendary figures whose combat ability transcends ordinary comprehension. Their Qi techniques create storms, shatter mountains, and reshape entire landscapes (Big Cities). Their wisdom and skill allow them to outmaneuver weaker opponents even before a fight begins.
Characteristics: Their strength and precision are so immense that they can alter the battlefield at will. A peak Grandmaster at 10,000,000 SV can decimate entire regions (Multiple big cities) with their attacks.
Combat Example: A Martial Grandmaster could obliterate hundreds of Martial Masters (1,000,000 SV each) simultaneously. Those below 1,000,000 SV cannot even perceive their movements.
Stage 7: Martial Sage
SV Range: 10,000,001–100,000,000 SV
Description: Sages are near-mythical beings whose understanding of Qi borders on the mystical. Their techniques creating phenomena that defy the laws of physics. They are capable of continental-scale destruction.
Characteristics: A peak Sage at 100,000,000 SV can erase cities with a single thought and destroy continents through a single attack. Their presence alone distorts the flow of Qi in their surroundings, suppressing weaker opponents.
Combat Example: Martial Sages could wipe out multiple Grandmasters (10,000,000 SV each) without lifting a finger. Those below 10,000,000 SV are entirely irrelevant to their battles.
Stage 8: Martial Ancestor
SV Range: 100,000,001–500,000,000 SV
Description: Ancestors are timeless figures who embody the very principles of martial arts. Their power shapes civilizations, and their techniques are often regarded as martial laws themselves.
Characteristics: A peak Ancestor at 500,000,000 SV can destroy the world and unleash techniques that reverberate for centuries.
Combat Example: A Martial Ancestor could obliterate multiple Martial Sages (100,000,000 SV each) simultaneously. Those below 100,000,000 SV are no more significant than insects.
Stage 9: Martial Supreme
SV Range: 500,000,001–1,000,000,000 SV
Description: Supremes are beings of cosmic significance. Their mastery of Qi allows them to manipulate space. Their techniques transcend the mortal plane entirely.
Characteristics: A peak Supreme at 1,000,000,000 SV can shatter moons, create dimensional rifts, and rewrite the laws of the universe in their immediate vicinity.
Combat Example: Martial Supremes can annihilate multiple Martial Ancestors (500,000,000 SV each) effortlessly. Those below 500,000,000 SV are like shadows in their presence.
Stage 10: Martial Deity
SV Range: 1,000,000,001+ SV
Description: Deities are godlike beings who have reached the pinnacle of existence. They transcend mortal understanding, wielding the power to reshape reality on a universal scale. Their mastery of Qi is absolute, and their presence alone can cause natural disasters or warp space-time.
Characteristics: A Martial Deity can manipulate space and time, alter timelines, and create or destroy dimensions.
Combat Example: Martial Deities stand above all others. No being below 1,000,000,000 SV can even comprehend their power, let alone face them in combat.
Notes: While Strength Value (SV) provides the foundation for physical and Qi-based capabilities, techniques (unique abilities, combat methods, and martial arts mastery) act as a multiplier for effectiveness in battle. A fighter with a low SV but extraordinary techniques could defeat—or at least challenge—an opponent with a much higher SV.
For instance:
A Martial Warrior (2001–10,000 SV) with advanced techniques could exploit the weaknesses of a sloppy Martial Expert (10,001–100,000 SV), evening the odds. Like what Verion's did with the guards of the Vossmer family or the assassins that's sent by Kaelan.
Conversely, a Martial Grandmaster with a low SV (e.g., 1,000,001 SV) but poor techniques might struggle against a Master with a much lower SV (e.g., 500,000 SV) who excels in tactics and precision.
Thus, techniques are the X-factor, where skill, creativity, and mastery of Qi manipulation allow combatants to transcend raw numbers.
How Techniques Work with SV?
1. Techniques as Amplifiers
Techniques amplify SV indirectly by enhancing how effectively a martial artist can use their Qi and physical capabilities. For example:
- A basic Qi strike might deal damage proportional to the user's SV.
- An advanced Qi strike (like one that focuses all Qi into a single point) could deal exponentially more damage, depending on the mastery of the technique.
2. Techniques Create Situational Advantages
Techniques can bypass raw strength by targeting weaknesses or exploiting opportunities. For example:
- A highly defensive technique (such as a Qi barrier or redirection technique) could counteract the brute force of an opponent with a higher SV.
- A mobility technique (like shadow steps or Qi-enhanced teleportation) could allow a weaker martial artist to evade and exhaust a stronger but slower opponent.
3. Techniques Reflect Creativity and Training
Techniques represent the individuality of the martial artist. Someone with a lower SV might develop specialized techniques to gain the upper hand:
- Unpredictable combat styles: Improvised or flexible martial arts could overwhelm rigid, formulaic opponents.
- Qi manipulation mastery: Creative Qi use, such as illusions or disrupting an opponent's flow of Qi, can turn the tide of battle.
Conclusion
While SV provides a foundation for understanding raw power, techniques are the ultimate equalizer, allowing clever, disciplined, or creative fighters to triumph against stronger opponents. This ensures battles in Murim remain dynamic and skill-based rather than purely dictated by numbers. The interplay between SV and techniques keeps combat unpredictable and emphasizes the artistry of martial cultivation.
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