Budding Romance of the Four Territories: An Analysis of Contrast

Preface:
This analysis is based primarily on initial character builds, and it factors in Region, Origin, and either stated or perceived personality based on available descriptions and writefaggotry. The likelihood of the characters interacting had very little impact on the pairings. Moreover, character similarities are not really considered, as the ultimate goal of this analysis is to uncover the sweet, sweet contrast potential of the setting. These are not necessarily my ideal ships, as I let the initial premise guide my choices.

I've likely made mistakes regarding the intended characterization of some builds, which I hope only encourages writefaggotry from anons looking to clear up misconceptions. Future writefaggotry can, and likely will, change which pairings are most obvious. Also, while I made an effort to include every character that existed when I started the analysis, ones that came later will not be included for the sake of time. Also, it is inevitable that some builds will get more attention than others by virtue of the differences in information available to me. This may include my character, who I obviously understand better than those of other anons. Lastly, remember that this is all in good fun. Nothing here should be taken seriously. Now, it's time to meet our eligible bachelors and bachelorettes.

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Mithran Sol
Notable Qualities:
-Warrior
-From the Southern Territory
-Loves drinking contests
-Measures one's character through fisticuffs

Potential Pairings:
-Li Huang
-Jiu
-Jin, the Ghost of Central

Subjective Best Fit- Jin, the Ghost of Central:
Aloof, mysterious, some might even say cowardly. A trained assassin is many things- all delightfully frustrating for the direct, punch deliverer from the South. Furthermore, the honest nature of a single-minded fighter may prove refreshing for the hunted "grey man." Perhaps he can prove himself to her in other ways beyond direct combat? (wink wink)

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Feng Fei
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan
-From the Southern Territory/ Has a clan connection to the Phoenix King
-Stubborn and Prideful
-Kind and Thoughtful

Potential Pairings:
-Fi Sto
-Xinyi Su
-Cao Noh

Subjective Best Fit- Xinyi Su:
The southern beauty from a noble clan meets a dirty, commoner dog of war from beyond the border of the Northern Territory. Perhaps her kind, thoughtful nature will heal his damaged soul. And perhaps this hardened warrior, should he finally show some vulnerability, can mellow out her prideful nature.

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Shòu Hún
Notable Qualities:
-Commoner
-From the Southern Territory
-Helping others heal is the only reward he needs
-Picky doc (Don't be rude)

Potential Pairings:
-Mithran Sol
-Hóng Zhentou
-Hu Ling'er

Subjective Best Fit- Hóng Zhentou:
This pompous warrior woman is the exact type of client the good doctor would turn down, something the Northerner would not happily accept. Romance often blossoms from such conflicts, however. And it cannot be denied that such a physical specimen would be worth studying by the body-augmenting doctor. Though his own physicality leaves something to be desired. Care not to be crushed.

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Yung Tu
Notable Qualities:
-From a Minor Clan
-From the Southern Territory
-Pompous airhead
-Shoots Stuff Good

Potential Pairings:
-Sun Xing
-Zhang Yun
-Dao Chiliu

Subjective Best Fit- Zhang Yun:
What happens when an entitled, noble bowfag meets a wandering blacksmith with no respect for decorum? Fireworks, that's what. Zhang's lack of respect for the pampered Yung and his "cowardly" method of fighting would surely be poorly received by the young himbo. It definitely wouldn't be the first time Zhang's upset the gilded class. Perhaps she'll cut the arrogant prick down to size. Hopefully not literally, as he'd need all his parts for what often follows arguments between young attractive singles.

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Fang Guo
Notable Qualities:
-Warrior
-From the Southern Territory
-Dutiful servant of the Phoenix King
-Loyal and honorable

Potential Pairings:
-Yuki Ashai
-Mei Tao
-Yao Chunhua

Subjective Best Fit- Yuki Ashai:
If Fang is a paragon of order and duty, Yuki represents chaos. Fang has seen what a true noble looks like, and it's not her. There comes a time when a mischievous brat needs correcting, and who better to do it than Mr Pokey Stick himself? Or, perhaps Yuki just needs to be treated like a regular person, free from the burden of her clan's expectations. There's a reason she ran away, after all.

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Kang Wujin
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan
-From the Southern Territory
-Cuts things good
-Well traveled and hardworking

Potential Pairings:
-Yuki Ashai
-Mei Tao
-Zhang Yun

Subjective Best Fit- Mei Tao:
Ah, the simple swordsman whose presence suggests more than meets the eye. What an appetizing prospect for the culinary merchant girl. Despite the reputation his heritage holds, he lives a modest life, a far cry from Mei's cushy upbringing. Surely her tendency towards extravagance would be as endearing to the swordsman as it is exciting for her clientele. On top of that, any man who trains as hard as Kang would surely appreciate her home-cooked meals.

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Yang Lin
Notable Qualities:
-Merchant
-From the Eastern Territory
-Has many "friends"
-Has many enemies

Potential Pairings:
-Zhang Yu
-Dao Chiliu
-Hóng Zhentou

Subjective Best Fit- Sun Xing:
What does that mask hide? Who is he running from? What's the deal with all those creepy puppets? So many questions for a thoughtful beauty to uncover. Sun's thirst for knowledge and understanding would surely seep into her romantic life, making this...eccentric man quite the interesting match. Furthermore, Yang's reasonable paranoia may be extinguished by Sun's gentle, easygoing nature.

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Cao Noh
Notable Qualities:
-Warrior
-From the Eastern Territory
-Former talentless hack, current gigachad-in-progress
-Hard worker with trust issues

Potential Pairings:
-Xixi
-Feng Fei
-Yao Chunhua

Subjective Best Fit- Xixi:
Was there any other choice? She'd be the brains to his brawn, the one to fix him up when he throws himself into danger; she'd be the crazy to his...well, normal. He's already proven to be more patient with her eccentric behavior than most would probably be. And who knows, maybe she's not as crazy as she lets on! Or maybe she really is out of her mind. Or on drugs. Or both.

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Fei Hai Lon
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan
-From the Eastern Territory
-Extremely talented
-Head in the clouds. Feet in the clouds too.

Potential Pairings:
-Mithran Sol
-Hóng Zhentou
-Dao Chiliu

Subjective Best Fit- Bad End: PILLED
Unfortunately, mindlessly flying above us mere mortals has severely limited your ability to meet women. You were unable to find a partner, and have subsequently been PILLED. Your fate is to be consumed by Zhīfáng Xié'è. This is Game Over. Please retry or load a previous save file.

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Fi Sto
Notable Qualities:
-Warrior
-From the Eastern Territory
-I wake up in the mornin'
-I got murder on my mind.

Potential Pairings:
-Sun Xing
-Mei Tao
-Feng Fei

Subjective Best Fit- Bad End: PILLED
Unfortunately, you picked a fight with the wrong cultivator. You were beaten within an inch of your life and sold into slavery. You were unable to find a partner, and have subsequently been PILLED. Your fate is to be consumed by Zhīfáng Xié'è. This is Game Over. Please retry or load a previous save file.

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Shèng Lián
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan
-From the Eastern Territory
-Only emotion she feels is fear (of death)
-Devil's plaything (Not in that way. Get your mind out of the gutter.)

Potential Pairings:
-Lǐ Huáng
-Jiu
-Temba

Subjective Best Fit- Jiu:
Breaking one's Martial Spirit Foundation? Animal Sacrifices? Pacts with Devils? Being a soulless husk? That's a lot of serious stuff. Quite the downer, if you ask me. Like another eligible bachelorette on this list, Shèng needs to de-stress. She needs a drink. And what better man to assist her than the pacifist drunk? He'll help her loosen up and maybe even get her back to her old self. Or perhaps he'll just get eaten when she turns into a demon.

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Sun Xing
Notable Qualities:
-From a Minor Clan
-From the Eastern Territory
-Thoughtful and introspective
-Might secretly be a Naruto character

Potential Pairings:
-Yung Tu
-Kang Wujin
-Yang Lin

Subjective Best Fit- Yang Lin

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Xixi
Notable Qualities:
-Merchant
-From the Eastern Territory
-Probably Crazy
-Will heal your boo-boos, physical or otherwise

Potential Pairings:
- Cao Noh
- Kang Wujin
- Temba

Subjective Best Fit- Cao Noh

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Mei Tao
Notable Qualities:
-Merchant
-From the Eastern Territory
-Great cook
-Flashy and theatrical

Potential Pairings:
-Kang Wujin
-Fang Guo
-Jin, the Ghost of Central

Subjective Best Fit- Kang Wujin

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Hóng Zhentou
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan
-From the Northern Territory
-Pompous meathead
-Animalistic

Potential Pairings:
-Shòu Hún
-Ling Gunag
-Zheng Yao

Subjective Best Fit- Shòu Hún

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Lǐ Huáng
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan
-From the Northern Territory
-Not long for this world
-OH NO, HE'S HOT!

Potential Pairings:
-Mithran Sol
-Shèng Lián
-Hu Ling'er

Objective Best Fit- Hu Ling'er:
Again, was there any other choice? And I quote, "Yeah. The contrast of the cool, collected handsome guy, and the tsundere girl melting into a confused puddle of panic and embarrassment.. I think it paints a great picture." That it does, anon. That it does. Anon pointing out the delicious contrast kino of this potential pairing was the catalyst for this analysis (see what I did there?) I dedicate this writefaggotry to you, fellow contrast chad. May your ships sail ever forward.

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Zhang Yun
Notable Qualities:
-Commoner
-From the Northern Territory
-Capricious and unpredictable
-Those who don't forge their own weapons are "fake natties"

Potential Pairings:
-Fang Guo
-Kang Wujin
-Yung Tu

Subjective Best Fit- Yung Tu

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Dao Chiliu
Notable Qualities:
-From a Minor Clan
-From the Northern Territory
-Saber autist
-Ice queen

Potential Pairings:
-Yung Tu
-Lǐ Huáng
-Ling Guang

Subjective Best Fit- Ling Guang:
While Ling was traveling the land, discovering unique alchemical secrets, and becoming complicit in a terrorist attack, Dao studied the blade. This sheltered blade master would surely find the wandering alchemist's stories fascinating, even if she refused to show it. Dao may be a tough nut to crack, but the harmless teasing from the incandescent Vermillion Bird may just be the thing to melt this Ice Queen's heart.

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Xinyi Su
Notable Qualities:
-Commoner
-From beyond the Northern Territory
-Dog of war
-Burnt-away soul

Potential Pairings:
-Feng Fei
-Sun Xing
-Mei Tao

Subjective Best Fit- Feng Fei

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Jin, the Ghost of Central
Notable Qualities:
-From a Minor Clan
-From the Central Territory
-Trained assassin
-wandering apothecary

Potential Pairings:
-Mithran Sol
-Hu Ling'er
-Zhang Yun

Subjective Best Fit- Mithran Sol

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Yuki Ashai
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan
-From the Central Territory
-Musically gifted
-Monetarily "gifted"

Potential Pairings:
-Fang Guo
-Kang Wujin
-Lǐ Huáng

Subjective Best Fit- Fang Guo

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Ling Guang
Notable Qualities:
-Merchant
-From the Central Territory
-Wandering fire alchemist
-Patient and teasing

Potential Pairings:
-Dao Chiliu
-Hóng Zhentou
-Zhang Yun

Subjective Best Fit- Dao Chiliu

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Zhīfáng Xié'è
Notable Qualities:
-Merchant
-From the Central Territory
-Pill popper
-Oh no...he's...hot?

Potential Pairings:
-(You)
-(You)
-(You)

Subjective Best Fit- RUN
Get out of here while you still can! If you stay any longer, you're gonna get PILLED! WAIT! NO! NOOOOOOOOOOO! ACK-

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Jiu
Notable Qualities:
-Merchant
-From the Central Territory
-Drunk
-Pacifist

Potential Pairings:
-Shèng Lián
-Mithran Sol
-Dao Chiliu

Subjective Best Fit- Shèng Lián

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Yao Chunhua
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan Branch
-From the Central Territory
-Prickly, irritable do-gooder
-Insecure lolibaba

Potential Pairings:
-Fei Hai Lon
-Cao Noh
-Temba

Subjective Best Fit- Temba:
Perhaps not the most handsome, but what a MAN! So big and burly. He'd surely make her feel like a wom-...moving on. While she's quick to get irritated and overwhelmed when under pressure, he always seems calm, cool, and collected. Cheerful even. Surely such a relaxing presence would do her some good. Though, most men tend to go for dumb bitches like Yao Zixuan. Whatever. A girl can dream, can't she?

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Hu Ling'er
Notable Qualities:
-From a Great Clan
-From the Central Territory
-Vicious combatant
-Complete idiot

Potential Pairings:
-Lǐ Huáng
-Jin, the Ghost of Central
-Shòu Hún

Objective Best Fit- Lǐ Huáng

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Zheng Yao
Notable Qualities:
-Merchant
-From the Central Territory
-Animal lover
-World traveler

Potential Pairings:
-Hóng Zhentou
-Mithran Sol
-Zhang Yun

Subjective Best Fit- Bad End: PILLED
Unfortunately, you were too busy cuddling puppies to meet any women. You were unable to find a partner, and have subsequently been PILLED. Your fate is to be consumed by Zhīfáng Xié'è. This is Game Over. Please retry or load a previous save file.

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Temba
Notable Qualities:
-Commoner
-From beyond the Western Spirit Mountains
-Float like a butterfly, trample like a rhinoceros
-Fus Ro Dah

Potential Pairings:
-Shèng Lián
-Xixi
-Yao Chunhua

Subjective Best Fit- Yao Chunhua

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This is the end, anon. What a journey. I hope you've found this experiment as illuminating and entertaining as I have. Now off with you. Don't make this awkward by overstaying your welcome.

See you on the flip side.