The Explorer’s Guide to Longting

Natural beauty and architectural splendour come together in the picturesque Longting region. While peace may seem to reign in this Chinese-inspired realm, conflict is never far away, and forts dot the landscape of this golden land, lying in wait to defend against those who would challenge them.

Geography

The fiefs of Longting reside in the East of the world, sharing heavily guarded borders with Liangyun and Maoyang. The Borderlands lie far to the West, and although all are served by the Golden Road trade route, many battles break out for domination of the fiefs within each region.

Longting itself sits behind the Golden Hills and encompasses several major cities (including the capital of Hao Jing), dozens of villages, and many forts.

Longting is landlocked but enjoys the nourishing flow of the Emerald and Summer Rivers, whose networks provide even more trade routes, as well as contributing to the beauty of Longting’s landscape. The region is surrounded by mountains and hills, whose naturally occurring defences deter enemy incursions. The lush forests provide agricultural wealth, except in the western regions of Longting, where harsh, arid terrain makes resources in the area scarce.

How to get there

Longting has established peace for the first time thanks to the rule of the Qian Empire, and in Season VIII: Dynasty, every Warlord will begin their adventure in Longting’s bustling capital city of Hao Jing, a monument to and reminder of the region’s hard-earned peace. Those yearning for more action can travel to Liangyun if they wish and venture across the land to discover more fiefs.

History

A new golden age is upon the people of Longting, with the Qian Empire’s rise to power bringing with it prosperity and peace. Along with this, the Golden Road, which starts in the capital of Hao Jing, threw open the trade gates to all so they could discover this region for themselves and share in its possibilities and opportunity.

Getting around

While Longting is at its core a peaceful region, venturing out beyond city walls can be dangerous. Bandits roam the lush green fields, and while some of these marauders steer clear of conflict, others will strike out of necessity. Adventurers planning a trek across the plains of Longting should bring extra supplies, as well as a unit or two, as there is much to explore and you shouldn’t be without food or soldiers for too long.

Places to see

		Hao Jing Serving as the capital city of Longting, Hao Jing is a vibrant, peaceful, and economic haven. Its stunning architecture and spirited populace make for a perfect place to begin your adventures.
		Emerald River Used for trade, the Emerald River sits in the South of Longting, providing a relaxing place to set up camp and be on with nature (we’re sure the Cudgel Monks would approve of this activity).
		Linwu Fortress This legendary stronghold provides a stark contrast to the beauty of Hao Jing and its landscapes, reminding one that conflict is never far away, and its sand-worn walls whisper of the tales of battles fought long ago.
		Qintai Qintai is the second richest city in the region and is a popular watering stop along the Golden Road. According to legend, when an empress seized power several centuries ago, ministers of the preceding regime helped the deposed emperor escape but were arrested by the governor of Qintai, and the governor used this newfound favour to bolster the city's status.
		Ninewall Ninewall is a century old, built during a period of affluence when the Emperor was so powerful he was considered a “descendant of heaven”. The Emperor ordered a fort to be built to the North, where the tribes there could pay homage to him. However, his power gradually declined, and the people who had once sworn fealty to him established a powerful khanate. The fort then became the settlement known now as Ninewall.