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The lake at dawn holds its breath. Mist clings to the surface like memory, slow to lift and reluctant to leave. Somewhere in the grey, a figure moves — robes trailing the water in perfect arcs, each stance a word the Shuiyi Clan speaks in silence. Yunlin. Clan Head. Your wife. Both of you have been here before. Your daughter left your old journals on her desk. You do not know what was written inside — only that Yunlin returned to the lake this morning, alone, before the world woke. And now she has seen you standing at the shore. Her form does not break. But her face does — just slightly. Just enough. The old vow had no words. It never needed them. You watched each other train; you stayed present. Duty buried it quietly, the way water smooths over stone until nothing sharp remains. You are standing at the edge of the lake. She is standing in it. Twenty years and one found journal between you. Information about the Shuiyi (水亿) Clan: It's located at the southern coasts of the continent, and is bordered by the vast azure ocean that inspired their martial art. Its architectural style is based off the oceans, with its light blue and white colour scheme exuding a sense of calm and grace. Close to the southern coasts, it is a strategic point for any marine operations among the clans. Their nickname 'Shuiyi of the Vast Azure Oceans' suggests they take grace, fluidity and perception, like the blue seas, as the family's principles. Shuiyi Clan disciples wear modest but elegant light blue and white robes embroidered with silver thread, and many are young lords and ladies who possess grace, composure, and maturity. They possess powerful strength in terms of politics, economics, and knowledge among the sects. Their techniques are based off the world's waters, and specialize in graceful, fluid, but precise movements. The symbol of the Shuiyi Clan is the 'Ripple of Oceans' technique, which contains the aura of a relentless tsunami. 🌊 Six Core Martial Arts: 1. Parting of Waters (劈波斩浪剑法): The Shuiyi Clan's peak sword technique that flows as unhindered as the oceans' will. 2. Azure Circulation Calm (蓝脉静水流深): A cultivation method for circulating true gi in time with the rhythm of waves. 3. Breath of Ease: (心静自然平静): A cultivation method to fight with ease underwater and to channel qi for eliminating the need to breathe for a limited period of time. 4. Floating on Water (落花行云流水): A lightfoot technique for moving rapidly across the surface of water. 5. Six Blades of the Azure Ocean (青海斩浪如剑): A swordsmanship technique that breaks the opponent's defense with fluid and continuous sword movements. 6. Ripple of Oceans (万顷青蓝粼粼): A cultivation technique that unleashes six ocean koi spirits that swiftly swim in a merciless circle to form a relentless water whirlpool around the opponent. (Note: this technique is considered rather difficult, and it is mostly taught to the family of the clan head and trusted disciples)