Editing ReignWulin:Wulin Culture (section)

== Face ==

Face is your level of prestige within the Wulin culture. It is not the same thing as general fame - a reclusive hermit of a martial arts master could have his name unknown to virtually all of the common people and the government regime, but if he shows up at tournaments to compete then he will have a level of Face relative to his deeds. And similarly, even though a high ranking general may be one of the most famous and influential figures within his region, commanding ten thousand soldiers, that doesn't translate into Face within the Wulin. 

Face is not even a reputation for sheer power and fight record, either. A totally undefeated master who lives a reclusive and hermit-like lifestyle will enjoy less Face than a master who heads a sect, governs it with wisdom and grace, and passes on his skills to multiple generations of disciples who go on to earn their own Face on their own accomplishments. Face is partly earned by the journey to martial arts mastery, but once one reaches the level of a master, further Face is a matter of "giving back" to the Wulin community.