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Shénwēi, commonly known as the Shellifate, is the largest school of magic on Earth. It is known to produce the most skilled artificers ever to have walked the Earth. | Shénwēi, commonly known as the Shellifate, is the largest school of magic on Earth. It is known to produce the most skilled artificers ever to have walked the Earth. | ||
== Location == | |||
Shénwēi is located in the enchanting province of Yunnan in southwestern China. Yunnan is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, cultural diversity, and strong connection to ancient folklore and legends, making it the ideal location for the school, which is built into the fossilized shell of the giant tortoise Tiāngū. | Shénwēi is located in the enchanting province of Yunnan in southwestern China. Yunnan is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, cultural diversity, and strong connection to ancient folklore and legends, making it the ideal location for the school, which is built into the fossilized shell of the giant tortoise Tiāngū. | ||
== The Ancient Tortoise == | |||
Around 100,000 years ago (exact accounts do not exist), a mountain-sized tortoise roamed Asia. It was known as Yuánshī (元师), meaning "First Teacher". | Around 100,000 years ago (exact accounts do not exist), a mountain-sized tortoise roamed Asia. It was known as Yuánshī (元师), meaning "First Teacher". | ||
The name Shénwēi (神龟) translates to "Divine Tortoise". It is said that, at some point, Xiānshī discovered Yunnan and, moved by the beauty of the land, settled down and began to cry. Its tears filled a lake where humans eventually settled, and Yuánshī taught them the first magic. It was, and still is, reverred by Chinese witches and wizards for its connection to the mystical forces of the Earth, and its long life, and said to be linked to the very fabric of magic. Many believe that the spirit of Xiānshī still resides within Shénwēi, imparting its wisdom onto everyone who studies within the school. When Xiānshī eventually died, its body supposedly turned to stone instantly. | The name Shénwēi (神龟) translates to "Divine Tortoise". It is said that, at some point, Xiānshī discovered Yunnan and, moved by the beauty of the land, settled down and began to cry. Its tears filled a lake where humans eventually settled, and Yuánshī taught them the first magic. It was, and still is, reverred by Chinese witches and wizards for its connection to the mystical forces of the Earth, and its long life, and said to be linked to the very fabric of magic. Many believe that the spirit of Xiānshī still resides within Shénwēi, imparting its wisdom onto everyone who studies within the school. When Xiānshī eventually died, its body supposedly turned to stone instantly. | ||
== History == | |||
When Yuánshī was still alive, witches and wizards had gathered to live on its massive shell to share their knowledge and learn from the ancient tortoise. After its death, they remained on what was called Shī Island (Shī Dǎo, 师岛) back then. Eventually they discovered that the shell was hollow. They ventured into the body of Yuánshī and began to construct what would later become Shénwēi. | When Yuánshī was still alive, witches and wizards had gathered to live on its massive shell to share their knowledge and learn from the ancient tortoise. After its death, they remained on what was called Shī Island (Shī Dǎo, 师岛) back then. Eventually they discovered that the shell was hollow. They ventured into the body of Yuánshī and began to construct what would later become Shénwēi. | ||
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In modern times, the magical community still gathers at Shénwēi to share wisdom, learn new [[spells]], and strengthen their bonds as fellow practitioners. The giant tortoise's fossilized shell serves as both a magical center of learning and a symbol of reverence for the origins of magic in the mystical realm of Yunnan. | In modern times, the magical community still gathers at Shénwēi to share wisdom, learn new [[spells]], and strengthen their bonds as fellow practitioners. The giant tortoise's fossilized shell serves as both a magical center of learning and a symbol of reverence for the origins of magic in the mystical realm of Yunnan. | ||