Nan County serves as a junction between the northern and central parts of Great Jin, and although it ranks among the smallest in terms of area among the Thirty-six Major Counties, it is easily in the top five wealthiest. The region under its jurisdiction is mostly made up of plains and river towns, rich in natural resources and home to numerous Dreamcloud Mountains. It was not uncommon for ordinary mortals to spot immortals dressed as monks or daoists flying across the sky.
Consequently, a strong religious culture prevailed in the county for a time, with Buddhist temples and Daoist temples scattered all around, commanding reverence from both the high-ranking nobles and wealthy merchants, down to the farmers and foot soldiers.
However, aside from religious establishments, Nan County was exceptionally abundant in academies. The major city of the prefecture, small towns, and villages all sported their shadows.
