Ming Sect
The faith of light. A mysterious land, masters who hid for years—and a sect the world calls demon.
The Ming faith was founded by a group of followers from Persia. In the Tang they came to China and began to grow. By the Song they had taken the name Ming Sect—and had made themselves known. The sect worships light, for they believe that light can overcome darkness. Their creed rests on purity, clarity, power, and wisdom. Disciples come from every corner of the realm; they often dress in white, practise vegetarian abstinence, and keep many alliances behind a veil of secrecy. That secrecy—and their influence—drew the envy of the court and the other sects. They were branded a demon sect.
In truth the Ming hold a fierce belief in saving the world. Where there is suffering, their disciples go to help and to build solidarity. Their martial arts take many forms and are exceedingly strong—no weaker than any orthodox sect—and that strength has made them a threat to the very powers that slander them. To join the Ming is to be labelled demon by some and saviour by others. The sect has long dwelt in a mysterious land that few could reach; its patriarchs and masters hid for years, waiting for those with talent, loyalty, and the perseverance to overcome every obstacle. Only such disciples may enter.
The Saber path
Ming warriors are known for the blade—and for the fire that feeds it.
The Ming Saber path excels at channelling rage into raw force—then wielding the blade in attacks that are both swift and devastating. The sect’s arts are compared to a fire that never goes out: the blade is drawn from a pure heart, and the longer the disciple fights, the less they fear losing strength—and the stronger their strikes become. To face the Ming in battle is to face light and flame that do not yield.
Your Path in the Jianghu
To walk the Ming path is to accept the world’s scorn and to hold to the belief that light can save it. Master the saber and the fire within—then leave your mark on the season before the cycle turns.