Mirage
The Order Overview
Veiled in the dense mists of the Southern Wulin, this shadowy faction appears and vanishes like a mirage. Operating in absolute seclusion from established sects, its members wield an eclectic mix of martial arts backed by arcane engineering, anchored by a colossal airborne dreadnought that conceals their true identity.
Early in the Order's southern campaign, Mirage inflicted crippling casualties while veiled in complete mystery. To break the deadlock, Soul and Zuo Shang infiltrated its heart and tore it apart from within, though whether Mirage was truly extinguished remains an unsolved mystery.
Internal Factions
Mirage is effectively comprised of two factions:
The Eleven Pavilion
Formed by eleven elder martial masters, the "Council of Eleven" mostly consists of those who once...Tianling Tragedy...missing persons.
Horrified by the Tianling Peak massacre and tainted by Sha-Qi, survivors formed the Order of Eleven. Preying on power-hungry martial artists, they twist them into monstrous "Freak Masks" to spark bloody chaos and forge a savage world ruled by brute force.
Machinist
A faction of master mechanists led by the Ying Clan, tasked with engineering Mirage's intricate contraptions and massive flying ships.
Core Members
| Name | Identity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Xuanyu | Mastermind | The true ruler of Mirage |
| Xuan Yu | Core Members | Soul's beloved, and a prominent operative of Mirage. |
| The Eleven Pavilion | Council of Elders | Eleven Martial World Elders |
| Ying Clan | Machinist | Responsible for crafting contraptions and airships |
Key Strongholds
- Luoye Market: Southern Wulin outpost and opening front of the Mirage War
- Luo City: Major stronghold of Mirage
- Mirage Tower: Mirage Headquarters, a colossal airship
Battle of Mirage
In Year 30 of The Order, Soul and Zuo Shang penetrated deep into Mirage and tore it apart from within. This defining battle forged their legendary reputations and anchored The Order's campaign southward.
During this clash, Soul and Zuo Shang unmasked Xuan Yu as the mastermind behind the Mirage and shattered its gargantuan airship. Yet none could say whether the Mirage had truly been destroyed for good.