In the Golden Mist Ward, many of the oldest sects tracing to the founding of Silver Sword City had established their first Outer Sect branches. These venerable temples of Martial and Scholarly might dominate entire city blocks with towering walls, soaring pagodas, and sprawling training grounds.
On the lakeshore, the Golden Tide Martial Sect not only stretched toward the Heavens with its golden-hued towers but stretched out into the lake with dozens of piers stretching out into the water. Each pier was home to several small boats sporting crisp white sails emblazoned with the sect's cresting golden wave emblem.
Next to the piers, several shirtless male disciples stood chest-deep in the water. With each wave that slapped against their solid, meaty bodies, a faint golden shimmer of energy could be seen flickering over their bodies.
