Factions

There are several **Factions** (Sects) in the game. Some are considered Good, others Evil, with the player free to align with as they choose. They can be seen and interacted with through the World Map.

## List of Factions

### Good

* Blue Lotus Temple
* Evenfall Abode
* Purple Cloud Temple
* Mystic Unity Sect
* Kunlun Palace
* Sunshade Abode
* Wudang SectDLC

### Evil

* Exultant Sect
* Seven-Slaughtering Sect
* Pit of Doom
* Mt. Hundred Insects (Sect)
* Daemonia Temple

## Relationship

### Diplomacy

The player's Sect Favor, a.k.a "relationship", with other sects affects what Items, if any, they are willing to Trade with you, and how much they ask for Access. It's also a deciding factor in whether they are openly hostile towards you. A high favor with a sect will not prevent them from attacking you randomly, but conquering the sect will.

### Reputation

The player's sect's Reputation affects how other factions treat you, e.g., by sending higher Cultivation Level Invaders to attack you.

### Alignment

The player's actions and choices have long lasting moral consequences that affect how the other factions treat you in the form of a pseudo-karmic system.

**Note:** #Good and #Evil factions cannot cohabit in peace.

## Territory access

*See also: Stealing*

Access can be bought if the Sect Favor is at least "Neutral" (0+). Buying access is not necessary if the sect is conquered. In case the favor changes below that tier, access is revoked and has to be bought again once the Sect Favor is at least Neutral again. The price depends on the Favor tier:

* Neutral: 200
* Friendly (400+): 50
* Respect (1000+): 5

Without territory access, it is still possible to Adventure and Camp in another sect's territory, but entering the map will cost 50 Favor. If you're entering the Sect map itself, you'll immediately be attacked, and if it's a sect-controlled territory, a random Sect elder will attack you after 30 seconds on the map.

## Sect visits

Sect visits here refers a specific type of Adventure that can happen when travelling to a sect, not to camping and entering their sect map. In case the sect is conquered, those visits will always

### Group of disciples

The adventure's premise will be "[NAME] came across a group of [SCHOOL]'s disciples that came to greet [THEM] while out on the road." The available options will depend on a number of factors. In case the sect is conquered, the only option will be "Proceed", and nothing will happen. Otherwise:

### School Elder

The adventure's premise will be "[NAME] happened upon an elder of [SCHOOL] while walking down the road." The available options will depend on a number of factors. In case the sect is conquered, the only option will be "Proceed", and nothing will happen. Otherwise:

### Mountain School

The adventure's premise will be "[NAME] was hurrying along when realized that the mountain school of [SCHOOL] was nearby." The available options will depend on a number of factors. In case the sect is conquered, you can choose the "Proceed", and nothing will happen. Some options linked to hidden quests are under the spoiler below.

 Secret of the Thunderclap Cave
*See: Thunderclap Cave*

#### Visit to the Sect Leader

This option is available once per sect. The sect needs to be either conquered, or the Favor with them must be 1200 or more. You'll receive the following rewards:

* Sunshade Abode: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Cinnabar
* Kunlun Palace: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Sword and Prism Lotus
* Skydome Palace: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Acupuncture Needle and Sage Fruit
* Purple Cloud Temple: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Bracelet and Gnarled Vine
* Mystic Unity Sect: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Talisman Paper and Lumina Core
* Blue Lotus Temple: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Sword and Lumina Core
* Evenfall Abode: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Handkerchief and "Ice Silk", material unique to this item, Water, with the Lables: `Light2`, `Soft2`, `Elastic` and `GreatThing_Attack`
* Mt. Hundred Insects: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Sword and Soul Pearl
* Pit of Doom: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Chakram and Spirit Crystal
* Seven-Slaughtering Sect: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Sword and Divine Jade
* Exultant Sect: 100% quality T11 Artifact made from Bell and Divine Jade
* Daemonia Temple: Barbarous Forging Body Physical Cultivation Law
* Wudang SectDLC: MiaoDLC Pet

### Visit rewards

Some of the visit events (and some extra sources) result in you receiving a Visit Reward. These are randomized, the possible options are:

* 20% (4/20): random Artifact between Tier 1 and 9
* 30% (6/20): between 1 and 3 rewards from the Treasures loot table
* 30% (6/30): between 1 and 3 rewards from the Alchemy Pills loot table
* 10% (2/20): 1 reward from the Recipes and Location Manuals loot table
* 10% (2/20): 1 reward from the Miracle Manuals loot table

## References

1. ↑ `XiaWorld.FightMapMgr.NoOpenBorderAttack()`