People of Longteng: Longtenger / Longren (plural: Longrenmen)
Longteng Man: Longtenger / Long-nan (plural: Long-nanmen)
Longteng Woman: Longtengerin / Long-nü (plural: Longtengerinnen / Long-nümen)
Land area: 27 million km².
Population: 898.7 million.
Ethnic groups:
86% Dragon People,
4% other humans (including Tiger People, etc.),
6% Elves (including Light Elves, etc.), and
4% Fairies.
Hierarchy:
Noble Family (Emperor as head of the empire)
Dragon Oracle (Priest)
Dragon Warrior (Soldiers)
Dragon Healer (Medic)
Religion: Fire Religion
Artifact:
Sacred Dragon of Longteng (the dragon sacrificed its life for all realms in the fight against evil during the great war).
Thunder-Fire Bow of God. – "Dragon Pearl Circle Ring," which transforms into an arc when touched by the Chosen One.
Protective Symbol: Golden Cloud Swirl – Divine Grace
Currency: 1 Dragon Bead Circle (abbreviation: 1 DP) (= 1 gold ducat with a diameter of approximately 2 cm – obverse: coiled dragon & reverse: Imperial Seal)
Ethics of Love: Longren believe that heaven has already determined the right partner for each individual (= monogamy) and that this remains valid even after reincarnation. Therefore, dragon readings are performed, in which both partners touch the Imperial Bead Circle (dragon ball) with their hands to determine if they are destined for each other. If so, their marriage is immediately consummated with a vow.
Landscape and Climate: All landscapes and four seasons can be found in the Longteng Kingdom.
Mythical Creatures: Including the Huli Jing
Capital: Longyuan (龙原)
Meaning of the word: Longyuan (龙原) = "Dragon Plain / Origin of the Dragons"
Characteristics / Overall appearance of the capital: Giant red roofs, dragon arches, torches, banners of honor.
Coat of Arms:
Shield shape: tall, framed with golden dragon ornaments
Central symbol: a rising golden dragon, swirling upwards in an S-shape
Meaning: Ascendance, power, and divine legitimacy.
The rising dragon represents the unbroken dynasty, which always rises from every crisis.
Details:
behind the dragon, three golden cloud swirls (embodying divine grace)
above, an imperial pearl circle – the dragon's ball (representing the claim to the mandate of Heaven)
border decorated with traditional dragon flame patterns
Holidays and Rituals:
Dragon Ascension – February 9
Ritual: Dragon lanterns are released into the air in honor of the dragon.
Emperor's Bonfire – June 21
Ritual: Red flame celebrations, offerings.
On this day, the venerable dragon is remembered for his protection against evil in war, which sacrificed his life for humanity. The dragon succumbed to his injuries on February 9th.
Dragon Hearts Day – July 5th
Ritual: Couples release heart-shaped lanterns.
Love Phrase:
Common Phrase: "You are the air of happiness for my breath."
Longyu: "Ni shi wo xingfu de kongqi." (你是我幸福的空气)
Love Vow:
Common Phrase: "My heart follows you, no matter where you fly."
Longyu: "Wo xin sui ni fei, wulun ni qu hechu." (我心随你飞,无论你去何处)
Day of the Heavenly Ball – October 3
Ritual: Ceremony for the "Mandate of Heaven."
On this day, a game (called Heavenly Ball) is played where one must kick a light ball (the Heavenly Ball) with one's feet without letting it touch the ground, ultimately kicking it into a goal (the Heavenly Gate).
During the rituals, folk songs, folk dances, prayers, and oaths of the local kingdom are usually sung, danced, or recited.
Love and Birth Ceremony:
Love Ritual: The couple unites in a dragon's court while smoke spirals are released.
Before the union, they synchronize their breath—slowly, consciously—because in Longteng, the body follows the mind.
Love Prayer:
Common Speech: "Our breath is one."
Longyu: "Wǒ yǔ nǐ tóngxī " (我与你同息.)
Birth Ritual: The child is born in the same courtyard.
A dragon amulet is placed around the child's neck and held over the smoke,
so that the first breath knows the path of ascension.
Birth Blessing:
Common Speech: "The dragon has seen you and will protect you from now on."
Longyu: "Lóng yǐ jiàn nǐ, zìcǐ hùyòu nǐ " (龙已见你,自此护佑你.)
Marriage Ceremony:
Marriage Ritual: The couple kneels beneath a dragon statue.
Flames rise without burning – a sign that the dragon is testing the union
and permitting their shared path.
Marriage blessing:
Common language: "Together you ascend."
Longyu: "Tóng shēng ér xíng" (同升而行.)
Funeral Ceremony:
Funeral Ritual: The body is cremated; the smoke rises to the sky.
There is no grave—only ascension.
Those present slow their Qi until the smoke dissipates.
Funeral Blessing:
Common Prayer: "Your breath returns."
Longyu: "Qì guī tiān dào" (气归天道)
Longrenmen Folk Song: please see later to my TikTok.
Longrenmen Folk Dance:
"The Dragon Whirl":
Style: Large, majestic, dynamic.
Form: An S-shaped line formation like a dragon.
Movements: Wave-like movements, swirls, rapid changes of direction.
Hands rotating upwards (entire body rotates with them) = "Flame Whirl."
Hands turn downwards (entire body turns with them), and as the hands descend, they hold the hands of the person dancing next to them (left hand holds left neighbor, right hand holds right neighbor = circle dance).
A jump turn = change of direction = "Dragon Ascent."
At the end, the Dragon Prayer is recited together (see below).
Symbolism: Dragon power, dynasty, divine mandate.
Longrenmen Fashion:
Dark red silk robes (for the warrior caste)
Light red silk robes (for the common people)
Golden silk robes (for the noble family and other high-ranking Longren)
Slightly décolletaged necklines for women
High collars
Golden dragon embroidery
Heavy imperial ornaments
Dragon Ball symbols (e.g., earrings, necklaces, brooches, etc.)
Language: Longtengian / Longyu
Hello = Long'an ("Dragon Peace")
Welcome = Huan ying, Longren ("Welcome, Dragon Man")
Thank you = Gan xie long ("Thanks of the Dragon")
Please = Qing
Yes = Shi
No = Fou
Goodbye = Tian ming zai jian ("See you again under the grace of Heaven")
In Longteng, respect is sacred—insults are very dangerous.
"Scaleless" = Wu lin ren
"Without Mandate" = Wu tian ming
"Cloud Crawler" = Yun gou (very indecent)
Daily Prayer:
Morning Prayer: "Raise my spirit, dragon." = "Lóng, shēng wǒ de jīngshén." (龙,升我的精神)
Evening Prayer: "Dragon, guard my sleep." = "Lóng shǒu wǒ de mèng." (龙守我的梦)
Table Prayer: "Thanks for fire and breath." = "Gǎnxiè huǒ yǔ qì." (感谢火与气)
Prayer (Dragon Prayer):
Common Speech: "Dragon soul, guide my steps and teach me strength."
Longyu: "Long shen, yin wo bu, jiao wo li."
Oath (Dragon Ball Oath):
Common Speech: "Under heaven and dragon, I swear honor and courage."
Longyu: "Tian xia long ming – wo shi rongyu he yongqi."
Hand signs for prayers, vows, etc. ("The Breath Circle"):
The left hand is held in front of the chin and partially in front of the mouth (= guiding the breath),
with the palm held vertically and facing to the right,
with slightly open fingers.
The right hand forms a circle beneath the first (= dragon / ascension),
with the thumb lightly touching the index finger (like an O or "OK" hand gesture),
and the palm facing upwards towards the sky,
as if the breath were flowing into the world.
Mini-Laws:
Respect everything, whether earthly, such as people (whether small or large, rich or poor), nature, or the supernatural.
Loyalty to the Dragon Emperor.
Fire is divine – never use it playfully.
Minor Offenses: Disrespect
Penalties:
Public bowing
Scripting duty (copying chronicles)
Up to and including revocation of the Dragon's Blessing
Major Offenses: Sowing chaos / Disloyalty to the Emperor
Penalties:
Public bowing (even to the Emperor)
Revocation of the Dragon's Blessing
Up to and including banishment or even death
War Cry:
Common Speech: "The dragon rises!"
Longyu: "Long sheng!"