Dun Imperial Dynasty

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The Dun Imperial Dynasty controls the Imperial Seat on Eastern Azure Great World with the backing of the Kong clan. They control the central "Imperial" continent and have strong influence over the southern Argent Gate continent. This is the second Dun Dynasty on Eastern Azure, and was founded by Dun Fang - later its first Emperor, 'Azure Tyrant' - after the collapse of the previous Shan-backed dynasty. The dynasty is currently led by Blue Morality Emperor Dun Jiang, the 9th emperor of this dynasty who has ruled for approximately 19,000 years.

## History

### Rise of the Second Dynasty

Following the downfall of the Moon Tomb Emperor and the disappearance of his Empress White Swan, Dun Fang was able to take advantage of the power vacuum and with the aid of the Kong clan established a second Dun Dynasty. Dun Fang would soon send Mu Shanshu, one of the appointed advisors to White Swan, on an expedition into the Yin Eclipse Mountain Range from which he would never return. Mu Shanshu's final words, and the benefit of hindsight, indicate that this doomed expedition was launched to consolidate the power of the fledgling Dun Dynasty. It is currently unknown whether Dun Fang was involved in the disappearances of White Swan and former Imperial Chancellor Kong Din Hao.

Whatever the truth, Dun Fang would be painted as a mythical figure who overthrew the heavens to build a better future for Eastern Azure.

### Modern Day

Approximately 18,000-20,000 years ago, around the time of the Huang-Mo Wars, Dun Jiang succeeded his father as Emperor of the Dun Imperial Dynasty. He is styled as the "Blue Morality" Emperor, after the Blue Morality Scripture written by the current dynasty's founder.

The 'Sovereignty Hall' is a relatively recent faction in the Imperial Court, having emerged in the aftermath of the Huang-Mo Wars and the reign of Emperor Dun Jiang. Their members are affiliated, to varying degrees, with such powers as the Din, Huang, Fang, and Shu. They advocate for declaring Eastern Azure for the Supreme Sovereignty Alliance and abandoning Shan Lai's sphere of influence. They are somewhat misaligned with Imperial Uncle Dun Jian, and the Third Imperial Prince Dun Fanshu is known to be sympathetic to their views.

At some point during Dun Jiang's reign, Empress Dun Linhua abdicated her position to become an inheritance candidate of Lady Kong Jing. The Emperor would re-marry to a Lady from the Heavenly Huang, now known as Dun Mei.

The Imperial Court and its allies have been working to wrest control of the Blue Water Province and its Spirit Vegetation wealth from the Azure Astral Authority. This has resulted in the subjugation of local schools by various court influences. Most recently, Imperial Uncle Dun Jian orchestrated the end of the Blue Gate School.

Recently the Emperor announced a trial for the younger generation in the Yin Eclipse Mountain Range. Various sects and schools have sent young disciples with specific missions. From the Imperial Court, Dun Jian sent 17th Princess Dun Lian Jing and Young Noble Huang JiLao on a mission into the depths of Yin Eclipse with the goal of recovering valuable tablet artifacts.

## Affiliated Organizations

### Affiliated Clans

* Kong clan - Heavenly and earthly branches
* Din clan

### Affiliated Sects and Schools

* Astrology Bureau - Formerly the Astral Authority Bureau
* Jade Gate Court - Discipline gate of the Imperial Court
* Teng School - Controlled by 3rd Imperial Prince Dun Fanshu
* Golden Promise School - Controlled by 3rd Imperial Princess Dun Miao

## Membership

### Notable Members

* Dun Lian Jing - 17th Imperial Princess
* Dun Jian - Younger brother and Imperial Advisor of the current emperor, styled as "Imperial Uncle"

### Ancestors

* Dun Fang - Founder of the second dynasty, styled as "Azure Tyrant"
* Emperor Azure Felicity - 8th Emperor of the Second Dun Dynasty, father of Dun Jiang

### Senior Members

* Dun Jiang - Blue Morality Emperor, 9th of this dynasty
* Dun Mei - Current Empress, Dao Eternal, mother to Dun Fanshu
* Dun Linhua - Former Empress

### Imperial Heirs

* Dun Tian - Inheriting Crown Prince
* Dun Fanshu - 3rd Imperial Prince
* Dun Miao - 3rd Imperial Princess

### Imperial Advisors

* Kong Di Huang - Grand Imperial Astrologer
* Din Bao - Supreme Elder of the Imperial Court, former sect master for the Jade Gate Court
* Huang Leng - Envoy Ambassador from the Huang clan
* Shu Tian - Envoy Ambassador from the Shu clan
* Lu Xiao
* Din Jinhong - Grand Seneschal of the Jade Gate Court
* Lord Wuxian - Wisdom Court

### Other Members

* Dun Qiao Honghui - Imperial Envoy to Blue Water Province, Duke of Qiao

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 87 - Cang Di POV
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Glossary & Terms
3. ↑ Chapter 20 Epigraph
4. ↑ Chapter 20 - Han Shu POV
5. ↑ Chapter 83 - Cang Di POV
6. ↑ Chapter 13 - Epigraph
7. ↑ Chapter 6 (new) - Dun Lian Jing POV
8. ↑ Chapter 16 - Dun Lian Jing POV
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Chapter 1 (new) - Lu Ji POV