General Zhao Kuangyin usurped the imperial throne from Chai Jin's ancestor. This was the founding of the Xiong dynasty during the time of the Ancient Jiao. It is said the Zhao felt regret for his usurpation, and he issued a danshu tiequan to the Chai family. Chai Jin would later famously use this item's ability to keep him safe from prosecution under Xiong law.
A wu jen with mysterious powers creates an impossibly long wall from the body of a Dragon using his mastery over magic.
The First Repulsion and the Second Repulsion led to the eventual appearance of the 10,000 Mile Dragon Barrier.
Beset by strange dreams, Zhe Li Jing's wife knew she would soon give birth again. In her dream a wu jen approaches and touches her bosom. Believing this to be an auspicious sign she celebrated, and soon discovered her pregnancy.
Lady Yin was pregnant for three years and six months. She visited every sage she could to find answers. All assured her that she was to have a lucky birth, blessed by the gods. Eventually, Lady Yin gave birth to a huge flesh egg. Expecting an auspicious, divine birth but seeing what they assumed to be a work of diabolic evil, Zha Jing attack the ball of flesh with his sword. The ball split open, and instead of a baby, a toddler jumped out. The prodigous child could speak and walk as soon as they met him.
They named him Zhe Na.
Shen Feng Wa brought with him from beyond the stars a strange gift unlike anything on Rolara. He left this gift with a young princess he admired. How soon this took place after his return to Rolara is unknown, but he dropped off the gift before hiding Ancient Jiao Technology, that much is known.
The mythic land of Jiao was incredibly disorganized and characterized by war and subterfuge.
Competitors included Kwi al’Lisan, Xyrdoi , and Silph of the Scattered Leaves.
So named for the ruling Lang family, founded by famous monster hunter and king, Lang Renbang, or Lang the Pious.
Zhizhi Laoshu claims victory in what would end up being the last Zuiqiang Xingkong Wushu Dasai, a tournament to determine who is the Mightiest Under the Stars.
Lang Wen, the King of Jiaohai presented a captured and killed Fuzhu, a mythical deer-like creature. This presentation was used to legitimize his influence as he seeks to expand control beyond Jiaohai and over the entire Jiao Alliance.
A meteorite supposedly fell atop Flowers and Fruit Mountain. There, the Black Team discovered a gigantic stone egg, and witnessed the birth of Stone Monkey.
At the behest of a grieving Thundering Baboon, Radiant Feathers sought out the nearby Five Dragon Cave to find the Scroll of Inner Alchemy. There he was attacked by Bak Mei, a wicked elderly monk. He was saved by Quick Bong, his Longma steed. Dulcimer "Doll" was activated. Before they could recover, Bak Mei fled and Radiant Feathers' mentor decided to test him with a horde of ambush drakes.
Dancing Phoenix activates the newest form of his Black Team following the betrayal of Shenmi. Too much is wrong in the world, and he believes that Lang Wen is wrong to claim the Mandate of Heaven. Instead of claiming it for himself, he sends his elite team to recover an artifact that will allow him to seek permission to hold the Mandate from the Jade God himself. Additionally, he seeks a mighty Dragon from The Celestial Administration to Marshal his armies, inspire his people, and destroy the enemies of the Jiao.
For better or worse, four members of the Black Team have undergone Spiritual Training with Zhizhi Laoshu in the Way of the Rodent Fist style, and they've mastered a form of his Rodent Soul Technique. Though the training was end capped daily with meditative exercises to connect one to their spiritual energies, each day featured chores that only true heroes could accomplish.
The first World Martial Arts Tournament brought absolute Chaos to Jiaohai, but also ended a war. Dulcimer the Doll defeated Wang Jing of the Wang Clan in the final round; a ki-rin who named itself the Spirit of Combat appeared during the fight, and inspired the combatants to fight on further. The God of Martial Arts, Zhenwu was honored throughout by clever and mighty warriors alike.
Shenmi, the Eldritch Lich was defeated with the aid of the Temple of Zhenwu's stone lions. These same stone lions came to life again when Shenmi's appointed champion, Menace, completed the ritual to summon the Hun Dun. After defeating the Hun Dun and saving the city, Breaking Aura was urged to continue fighting in the tournament, and lost due to fatigue. Radiant Feathers was awarded a holy scroll by his patron deity himself, Bi Zhashe, who spoke through the Emissary of Heaven, Taiyi Zhenren, and his honor displayed during the competition inspired legends even in far away lands.
Thundering Baboon was visited by the Goddesses of Wine and gifted a gourd filled with Pantao Wine, a sweet concoction made from the Immortal Peaches of Heaven. Lixue learned the horrible truth of the Black Horn Society, and has committed herself to its destruction from within. She has made diplomatic relationships with powerful rulers across Rolara and on the Plane of Elemental Fire, in a bid to avenge her father and restore her own legacy.
Rumors, especially those following the Starfinders told that Dragons had returned to Rolara. Then, it was horribly confirmed for the city of Tatharia Capitolina. Frimbesdin the Bright, an adult blue Dragon attacked the city. Simultaneously, the Cult of the Dragon Queen raided the city and performed a dark ritual. Through sheer coincidence, this raid was timed with an attack by the Draconian armies of Aleksandr. The world will never be the same. Monster hunters from throughout the world, militaries, and commoners are hearing this tale and are fearful; will their defense keep wicked dragons at bay?
