#lgc:5thanniversary

[lgcmanager]

PART 2: ONCE A HUNDRED YEARS

every 100 years, in the middle of the continent, a door opens to a realm full of divine energy, unique treasures, and lost secrets. cultivators may only enter this realm once in their life and must not have surpassed the immortal enlightement stage. for 30 days and 30 nights, the five sects send their most promising young cultivators to this pocket realm as vast as a whole continent.

to help you with threads ideas here are notable places in this pocket realm:

poisoned gardens: a garden full of divine herbs and rare ingredients that may help grow one's power, however, the longer one remains in this place, the more poison accumulates in their body. those who manage to withstand the poisonous air for at least 20 days are rumored to be able to form a 'poison body' that makes them immune to any form of poison.

underwater city: a city situated in the depths of the ocean, many have died trying to reach this place. however, those who managed to reach it and come back speak of a grand city inhabited by tall humans holder of knowledge so advanced that one can only hope to glean some insight from tear teaching.

giant worm volcano cave: a cave that is said to descend to the core of this realm, though no one has ever reached so low. huge shifting tunnels created by giant worms hide various precious rocks, ore and metals. but be careful when meeting a worm as their strength and durability make them quasi impossible to defeat

ascension tower: a tower where one can hone their martial arts, with each level presenting a more difficult foe to battle

icy death plane: following a deadly battle between two nations, this plane has been permeated with death energy. however countless legendary weapons and armor lay under the ice that has formed over the land. should one manage to dispatch tormented and vengeful soul, they might find a weapon that'll forge their destiny

sandy ruins: ruins of a dominant sect lay dormant right under dunes and mountains. secret arts and precious treasures are up for grabs for those who know how to escavate them safely

following these 30 days, those who will survive this delve will then take part in an intersect competition against other cultivators of the same stage as them ! the winners will received several gifts and bring pride to their sects !

REQUIREMENTS

BACKSTORY: write a 250+ word solo or headcanon on your muse's backstory; their family, their wealth, their motivations, any special encounters, ect

POCKET REALM:   write a thread with a minimum of 3 posts (minimum 8 lines) per participants. threads may have up to 5 muses participating

please note that point rewards will not be revealed until after the deadline ! furthermore, the competition part doesn't have any requirements and will be revealed with the points reward !

make sure to use the hashtag lgc:gyeseung for the tasks. you have until SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 at 11:59PM EST to complete the requirements and validate your points. please submit the following form ONCE on the points blog.

MUSE NAME ∙ GYESEUNG - BACKSTORY [ LINK ] - POCKET REALM: [ LINK ]

[lgcmjun]

gyeseung backstory: kang minjun, from the shadow woods sect

“ i know how you became…you”

when minjun was younger and inexperienced, his first response would be just to track down that person and make sure they never spoke about that - and anything else - anymore. he was terrified the truth might come to light and he’d face an awful judgment, especially from his parents.

kang minjun was born in the depths of the shadow woods, in a family where tradition was the rule and anything different from obedience would be punished harshly. despite what people might think, there was still room for love and admiration, and those were traits young minjun offered in response to his many faults as he grew up.

he was the second son of his family and his brother was someone the family always trusted - he was supposed to be the best son, the one who had no faults and who would serve as an inspiration for minjun. his faults were to be tolerated because he was someone who was still learning, unlike minjun who was to be punished. after all, he had a person to look up to and faults would not be accepted.

but minjun knew better - he had seen it, several times, hidden in the shadows, watching his brother’s every move. he witnessed when the supposed mistakes were committed with harm, his brother wanted to skip class, he wanted to steal and hurt people who stood in his way. when minjun expressed these concerns to his family, he was severely reprimanded and accused of wanting to take his brother’s place in the family hierarchy.

and Minjun wanted nothing of the sort. Of course he wanted to be recognized as someone who was committed to the family, who sought the approval of the family and the sect, but not at the cost of exposing his brother. he truly believed there was room for them both, but unfortunately that was not the end he would get.

the kusarigama was one of the most difficult weapons for somoene to master, but with minjun’s fierce dedication and sacrificing coming injuries, he found a way to make the weapon a part of his body; his size and body proportions were also an important part of his development into a master of this weapon.

minjun lived his life without further problems, the responsibility for the family always resting on his brother’s shoulders while he stayed in the shadows, lurking and watching everything he did so as not to make the same mistakes - not because his family told him to, but because he knew better, he was better than that. it was probably when he turned sixteen that things changed for him.

he will always claim it was an accident, but you can’t say that when his weapon found the neck of an unknown man, a man lying on top of a very familiar girl to minjun. he didn’t even question it, not even when the man begged for his life, his instinct was to pull the chains, the power he had when the man’s life stopped somehow made him smile in the end.

news of the death spread quickly - there were many assassins in their sect, and some of them were proud of their kills, but this one was not yet known. when the victim's identity was revealed, minjun knew he could never let people know it was him.

he had killed none other than his brother.

the thrill of hunting and killing was probably too strong for him not to recognize his own blood and flesh, or maybe minjun had enough, enough of his brother always being favored, always getting away with whatever he did. no one would know and he didn’t think about it. the shadows protected him that fateful night and for that he would always be grateful.

his family mourned for months until they realized they had another son, another person who could fill the family with pride. by this time, however, minjun was already 20 years old and his parents’ plans for him did not matter to him. his abilities were noticed by far more important people and he was hired from time to time to travel to other sects and fulfill missions, always staying in the shadows and never questioning his targets because they weren’t important.

so when the stranger fished for an answer, Minjun just laughed and threw his head back, the chain of his kusarigama vibrating around his arm, which was covered by his cloak, and the almost blissful sting of the spikes piercing his skin made him stare hard at the man.

“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”

[lgcmanager]

HAPPY FIVE YEARS, LGC SUPERSTARS !

after all the exhausting practices and schedules, every trainee and debuted artist falls asleep…only to be woken up in a land of magic and fantasy.

PART 1 : WELCOME TO GYESEUNG !

to commemorate lgc’s fifth anniversary, we are bringing a new alternate universe ( au ) storyline in which all of the lgc muses are members of different sects in the magical world of gyesung ! this world is inspired by the chinese fantasy genre, xianxia.

to participate in the event, you will first need to formally join a sect and pick a profession; additional information can be found HERE. make sure to submit the following form at the lgcmanager account before SEPTEMBER 21, 2024:

MUSE NAME · SECT SIGN UP - sect : - weapon : - profession: - second affinity: (only applicable if the profession picked has 'any' secondary affinity)

The admin team will then fill out the rest of the information! do not fret, we do not pull out those stats out of nowhere!

cultivation are based on the date your muse became a trainee:

foundation establishment (joined july 2020 and after, stats divided by 5): the very first stage of cultivation, after which cultivators can lift hundreds of pounds, run as fast as a horse, break through the limits of their bodies, condense true essence inside, draw talismans, and become capable of some magic from their first affinity.

transcendent realm (joined between january 2019 and january 2020, stats divided by 2): at this stage, cultivators have supernatural powers, can call on their first affinity at their will and learn to become proficient in their second affinity. In the eyes of mortals, they look like gods.

immortal enlightenment  (joined july 2018 and before):  individuals combine their internal force, external force, and soul energy, culminating in a harmonious fusion that gives birth to their divine soul. this transformative process bestows them a state of immortality, with their soul gaining eternal life. their lifespans undergo a substantial extension, expanding by 150 years, while becoming liberated from the constraints of their physical bodies and the need for mortal sustenance. furthermore, upon achieving this pinnacle, individuals can tap into the formidable powers of heaven and earth, manipulating elements at their own will.

the rest of the stats are a direct translation of a muse's stats as of august 18's activity check or initial points for those joining after this date.

qi: notoriety

constitution: performance

intelligence: highest between singing or rapping

perception: dancing

charisma: highest between modeling or acting

luck: lowest between hosting or variety that isn't 0

[lgcmanager]

in a world where the realms of the mundane and the divine intertwine, lies GYESEUNG —a vast, mystical land where the echoes of ancient legends resonate through every corner. here, the skies shimmer with ethereal light, and the very essence of the earth pulses with the vitality of ancient energies. the air is thick with the aroma of blooming spirit herbs and the distant hum of arcane forces.

in GYESEUNG, cultivation is the ultimate pursuit. practitioners seek to harness the primordial Qi, the life force that permeates all existence, to transcend their mortal limits and ascend to divine heights. cultivators follow various paths, from the noble Sword Masters and mystical Alchemists to the enigmatic Shadow Assassins and formidable Beast Tamers.

the heavens above are ruled by celestial deities and immortal beings, each presiding over various aspects of existence. these gods and goddesses are venerated and their favor sought, for their blessings can alter the course of a cultivator’s destiny.

ancient ruins and forgotten temples dot the landscape, holding secrets of bygone eras. Legendary artifacts and mystical scrolls await those brave enough to uncover them, promising immense power and enlightenment to those who prove worthy.

GYESUNG is a world in constant flux, where the balance of power, the rise and fall of empires, and the shifting allegiances among the great sects and factions are ever-changing. heroes rise, destinies intertwine, and the eternal dance between light and darkness continues, shaping the world in an endless cycle of creation and destruction.

in the current era five great sects dominate the martial world: the FIERY FIST SECT, home of those with fire affinity and renown for its fist, finger, and kicks based martial arts; the IMMORTAL BLADE PALACE, home of those with metal affinity and renown for its sword arts, especially the jian and dao; the UNBREAKABLE PEAK SCHOOL, home of those with earth affinity and renown for its spear and staff arts; the ENCHANTED WAVES SANCTUM, home of those with water affinity and renown for its music and arts based martial arts; and, last but not least, the SHADOW WOODS SECT home of those with wood affinity and renown for its exotic weapons arts, such as bows, fans, and flying daggers.

as you step into this realm of boundless wonder and peril, remember that every choice you make echoes through the annals of history. your journey in GYESEUNG awaits, filled with challenges and triumphs, where legends are born and myths come to life. What will be YOUR LEGACY ?

[lgcmanager]

and so begins your journey into GYESEUNG –– what will be YOUR LEGACY ?

[lgcmanager]

and so begins your journey into GYESEUNG –– what will be YOUR LEGACY ?

[lgcmanager]

and so begins your journey into GYESEUNG –– what will be YOUR LEGACY ?

[lgcmanager]

and so begins your journey into GYESEUNG –– what will be YOUR LEGACY ?

[lgcmanager]

and so begins your journey into GYESEUNG –– what will be YOUR LEGACY ?