The Violet Lands were special to humans in the continent of South Phoenix. To the scavengers and mortals, they represented imperial authority. They were a symbol of nobility. Anyone who came from the Violet Lands was automatically important. Their style of clothing conveyed eternal luxury, and they gave people something to look forward to. Most people would dream their whole lives of being able to reside there. Sadly, it would be easier to find a phoenix feather or a qilin horn than to find someone capable of making that move.2

The reason for all of that was that the Violet Lands were the last true kingdom of humans in South Phoenix. The Sovereign Kingdom of Violet and Cyan, which bore the same name as an even greater kingdom from the Revered Ancient mainland, had long since been toppled. However, eight major clans from that kingdom still lived on.7

They represented the true local power of humans. Their court politics affected the entire continent, and because of their long relationship with Flame Phoenix, they benefited from his protection. For generations, they had refused to leave South Phoenix,...14