Nuǎn (nuan3) 暖

History

Born at the end China's Xia Dynasty, sometime between 2570 and 2500 BCE (predating writing). With seven of their closest friends, they studied alchemy, astronomy, martial arts, and spirituality to become immortals. However, long before they could reach that stage, the eight of them battled against the Black Mountain Dragon, a powerful monster threatening to destroy what small bit of kingdom had formed. Among the group, Nuan was the least injured during the battle, so their comrades sacrificed themselves to become spiritual weapons Nuan could use to defeat the dragon; they were successful at that high cost. In their honor, Nuan continued their journey to become an immortal, and by the start of canon, they have reached the second of four levels in the belief system they adhere to.

What have they been up to: after cultivating an immortal form, Nuan continued traveling, learning everything about the world that they could. Eventually they developed the habit of cultivating in seclusion (hibernating) for anywhere from a decade to a century at a time so they would have more meaningful experiences during their travels. Their most recent "hibernation" was between 1964 and 1999, when they were woken up due to something destroying their resting place. Upon awakening, they found four of their eight spiritual weapons stolen and have been on a mission to retrieve them since.

Relationships

Sagyo Junna

Initially, Nuan assumed Junna was someone selfishly dabbling in the dark arts for their own gain, but quickly changed their opinion after seeing Junna interact with some of the cemetery ghosts they had befriended. After that, Nuan became supportive of Junna, although their faith in Junna was shaken during the trial at the Heavenly Court, something they deeply regret. Later, Nuan finds it difficult to be around Junna because they're afraid of being vulnerable and opening up about their past traumas.

Nui Feng

Nuan was present when Nui Feng formed from a dead cow's liver and was immediately fascinated. They came to care for the creature immensely. However, when holding Feng up one day, they were attacked and mauled by tigers, who stole Feng away. They were reunited later when Nuan took on cultivation disciples for a short period. By then, Feng had learned to cultivate both a human and cow form (asode from the cow liver). They were separated but have met again a third time in the Immortal Death Games. Nuan sees Feng as their child, although they don't make that association themselves.

Elis

Close friend in the Immortal Death Games: they have similar temperaments and backgrounds, as well as a tendaceny to act as old people.

Stats

Strength

Dexterity

Endurance

Intelligence

Wits

Resolve

Charisma

Manipulation

Composure

Preternatural

• Vision: 20/20
• Hearing: better than the average human's
• Sense of smell/taste: good at differentiating and identifying individual scents and flavors
• Flexibility: someone stiff because of bad sleeping habits
• Balance: excellent