# wuxia

武侠预设 - Hong Kong martial arts comic style

## Base Configuration

| Dimension | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Art Style | ink-brush |
| Tone | action |
| Layout | splash (default) |

Equivalent to: art=ink-brush, tone=action

## Unique Rules

This preset includes special rules beyond the art+tone combination. When the `wuxia` preset is selected, ALL rules below must be applied.

### Qi/Energy Effects (Required)

Martial arts power must be visible through qi effects:

| Effect Type | Visual Treatment |
|-------------|-----------------|
| Internal qi | Glowing aura around character |
| External qi | Visible energy projection |
| Qi clash | Radiating impact waves |
| Qi absorption | Flowing particles toward character |
| Hidden power | Subtle glow in eyes/fists |

### Energy Colors

| Qi Type | Color |
|---------|-------|
| Righteous | Blue (#4299E1), Gold (#FFD700) |
| Fierce | Red (#DC2626), Orange (#EA580C) |
| Evil | Purple (#7C3AED), Green (#16A34A) |
| Pure | White, Silver |
| Ancient | Gold with particles |

### Combat Visual Language

**Impact moments** must include:

1. Speed lines radiating from impact point
2. Flying debris (stone, wood, cloth)
3. Shockwave rings
4. Dust/energy clouds
5. Hair and clothing blown back

### Movement Depiction

| Speed Level | Visual Treatment |
|-------------|-----------------|
| Normal | Standard pose |
| Fast | Motion blur, speed lines |
| Lightning | Afterimages, multiple positions |
| Teleport | Fade effect, particle trail |

### Environmental Integration

Backgrounds must support action:

| Environment | Combat Enhancement |
|-------------|-------------------|
| Mountains | Crumbling peaks from impacts |
| Forest | Exploding trees, flying leaves |
| Water | Dramatic splashes, walking on water |
| Temple | Breaking pillars, flying tiles |
| Cliff | Dramatic falls, wind effects |

### Character Pose Guidelines

- Dynamic warrior stances with weight distribution
- Flowing robes and hair showing movement
- Muscle tension visible in action
- Feet planted or in dynamic motion
- Traditional martial arts postures

### Weapon Effects

| Weapon | Visual Treatment |
|--------|-----------------|
| Sword | Trailing light arc, blade glow |
| Palm | Qi projection, wind effect |
| Staff | Spinning blur, impact ripples |
| Whip | Flowing energy trail |

### Atmospheric Elements

Always include:
- Floating particles (leaves, petals, dust)
- Ink wash mist for depth
- Wind direction indicators
- Dramatic sky/weather when appropriate

## Quality Markers

- ✓ Dynamic action poses with sense of motion
- ✓ Ink brush aesthetic in line work
- ✓ Visible qi/energy effects
- ✓ High contrast dramatic lighting
- ✓ Atmospheric backgrounds with Chinese elements
- ✓ Flowing fabric and hair movement
- ✓ Impactful combat moments
- ✓ Speed lines and impact effects

## Best For

Martial arts stories, Chinese historical fiction, wuxia/xianxia adaptations, action-heavy narratives
