The Great Jing dynasty has stood for more than 120 years since its founding, and its current era name is Tianyou. After Emperor Taizu brought the realm under his rule, successive emperors favored literary pursuits over military ones and selected officials through the imperial examinations. The literary culture flourished like never before. At court, refinement and decorum were prized, while undercurrents stirred between great aristocratic clans and newly risen families from humble backgrounds. The nation was vast and prosperous, but beneath the dazzling splendor lay the dangers of factional strife and a rigid class system.
