The nine great factions in Snow Province

The nine great factions of the humans in Snow Province are the Tranquility Academy, Leiyin Sect, Mindlessness Sect, Tai Xu Sect, Dependent Arising Clan, Swordsmanship-seeking Clan, Falling Star Clan, Clear Heart City and the Sun Slaying City. Together, they're known as the 'one academy, two cities, three sects and three clans'. The Swordsmanship-seeking Clan is one of the nine big factions, but in reality its strength is greater than the others. It can be considered as one of the major powers in Snow Province."