Dreamscape: Tang Nocturne

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• Announcements·6 Sept 2026Official

  Dreamscape: Tang Nocturne Game Background

  When court officials paid homage and memorials arrived from across the realm, both the Emperor and Empress were hailed as the "Two Sages." The Emperor sat in the eastern chamber, while the Empress sat in the western chamber.The twelfth month of the first year of the Linde era (664 AD)*Zizhi Tongjian* (Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance)---In today’s article, we travel back to one of the most prosperous eras in Chinese history to witness how the only empress regnant in the history of the Middle Kingdom ascended to the pinnacle of power amidst treacherous political struggles. Meanwhile, in a small county far away, countless ordinary people caught in the torrent of the times were quietly swept into this vortex of power.Beneath the surface of this golden age, undercurrents surged; what fate awaited them?A Daoist Priest Lacking CompetenceIn the first year of the Linde era, there was a Daoist priest in Chang'an named Guo Xingzhen who enjoyed the deep trust of the imperial family.He was no ordinary street-corner fortune-teller; he held the official rank of *Chaosan Dafu* (Grand Master of Palace Leisure), specializing in imperial religious affairs and participating in major ceremonies.During the *Fengshan* sacrifices at Mount Tai, Guo Xingzhen had erected the "Twin-Bundle Stele"—also known as the "Mandarin Duck Stele"—for the imperial family, earning him the profound confidence of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian.One day, Empress Wu secretly summoned Guo Xingzhen to the palace to perform *yansheng*—a form of sorcery involving prayers, talismans, and mystical rituals intended to curse and suppress political rivals. Unfortunately, the priest lacked professional competence; not only did the ritual fail to achieve its aim, but it also attracted unwanted attention.At that time, many within the court remained loyal to Emperor Gaozong. The eunuch Wang Fusheng discovered the matter and immediately reported it. Gaozong was furious upon hearing the news. Due to health iss...
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• Announcements·31 Aug 2026Official

  Night Dreams of the Tang Palace | Authentic Tang Dynasty Artworks in Historicall

  We have compiled the historical references behind some of the designs in the *Tang Dream* (Tang Meng) project to share with those interested in Tang Dynasty culture.🏯 Architecture | Grand *Dougong* Brackets and Sweeping EavesTang Dynasty architecture blends indigenous Central Plains styles with foreign cultural influences; its most iconic structural features include massive, multi-layered *dougong* (interlocking wooden bracket sets) and eaves that sweep gracefully upward and outward. Architect Liang Sicheng famously described Tang wooden structures as having "grand *dougong* and deep, far-reaching eaves." A prime example is the Great East Hall of Foguang Temple, where the *dougong* support eaves projecting nearly four meters—the longest cantilevered eaves among all surviving ancient Chinese structures.🔍 Artifacts | Sunflower-Shaped Bronze Mirrors and "Lamp-Hanger" ChairsThe bronze mirror used for finding clues in the game is modeled after the sunflower-shaped bronze mirrors featuring bird-and-flower motifs common in the Tang Dynasty. Tang mirrors broke away from the traditional circular shape, introducing new forms such as sunflower and lozenge-flower shapes. The eight-lobed sunflower mirror typically features realistic depictions of flora and fauna—such as flowers and flying birds—arranged in a free yet ingenious layout that captures the vibrant spirit of the High Tang era.The "lamp-hanger chair" (or *denggua yi*) featured in the game traces its historical roots back to the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods. Depictions of this type of high-backed seating appear in Tang Dynasty murals at Dunhuang and in the famous Five Dynasties painting *The Night Revels of Han Xizai*. The chair gets its name from its top rail (*danao*), which resembles the bamboo hooks used in the Jiangnan region to hang oil lamps. With its simple, upright silhouette, it stands as a significant example of the evolution of high-seated furniture during the Tang Dynasty.🎨 Patterns | Lotus Caisson...
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• Announcements·27 Aug 2026Official

  The Chivalrous Youth in My Heart｜Authentic Tang-Dynasty Details Meticulously Res

  A staple fashion of the Tang Dynasty: round-collar robe layered over a cross-collar inner garment Song Haikun’s deep blue long robe is a yuanlingpao, the standard daily attire for Tang men. Paired with a white undershirt underneath, it not only adds layered texture but also follows authentic ancient dressing customs. Its clean, streamlined silhouette exudes the free-spirited charm of a youthful lad!Historically precise belt details: fish tally, leather girdle and pan pouch Take a closer look at his waist belt—a distinctive Tang leather girdle. For ease of horseback riding, Tang officials hung various accessories from their belts, including pan pouches and gilded hydrangea sachets. The golden fish-shaped pendant is a genuine Tang artifact: the fish tally, equivalent to a modern work ID or access pass! The game reimagines this antique token as a dashing accessory for the young protagonist. ✨The chivalrous youth of my imagination: ribbon headband and black leather boots While sketching character drafts, I constantly pictured what kind of young man embodied the bold, unreserved male lead I envisioned. He ought to wear his hair half-tied with a blue silk ribbon, dangling pendants strung from his waist belt, carrying relics of the times on his person, yet holding unbridled chivalry in his heart. His loosely half-up bun tied with a blue ribbon softens the formality of official robes, lending him the unrestrained aura of a wandering noble youth. Black leather boots suit fighting, horse riding and light body arts perfectly. Every ornament adorning him serves both as decoration and proof of his journeys across the mortal world.
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• Announcements·23 Jul 2026Official

  唐宫夜梦 丨 什么？少年侦探孤身追凶！

  大家好，我们是《唐宫夜梦》的开发团队。今天，是我们第一次正式和大家见面。如果你已经来到这里，说明我们有着相同的兴趣——喜欢悬疑、喜欢推理，也喜欢那些藏在历史缝隙里的故事。所以，我们想先聊聊《唐宫夜梦》是如何诞生的。一切，始于一个问题。如果一位没有任何权力、没有任何背景的少年。被迫卷入一场命案。面对县令、豪族、衙门、流言……他还能不能找到真正的真相？很多探案游戏都会让玩家扮演神探、捕快、名臣。他们拥有权力，也拥有调查案件的资格。但我们更想讲述另一种故事。一个普通人。一个刚刚踏入社会的年轻人。一个明知道继续调查可能会丢掉性命，却依然想知道"为什么"的人。于是，《唐宫夜梦》的主角出现了。他不是英雄。他只是一个不愿放弃真相的少年。 为什么选择唐朝？如果说推理游戏的核心是"案件"。那么案件一定离不开时代。我们最终把故事放在了盛唐之后，一个繁华与危机并存的时代。这里既有灯火辉煌的坊市，也有暗流涌动的官场。有歌舞升平的长安，也有被权力压迫的小县城。有人相信律法。有人相信鬼神。有人相信利益。还有人，为了活下去，可以埋葬真相。我们希望玩家看到的不只是一个案件，而是一幅正在运转的唐代社会。每一起命案背后，都牵扯着不同的人。他们拥有自己的立场，也拥有自己的秘密。真正需要推理的不只是凶手是谁。还有——为什么会发生这一切。 这是一款怎样的游戏？《唐宫夜梦》是一款以盛唐为背景的剧情推理探案游戏。你将扮演一名初入世的少年举子，在一次偶然的命案中，被迫踏上寻找真相的道路。游戏融合了剧情探索、现场勘查、证据收集、人物推理、案件审判等玩法。你将在一个个相互关联的案件中，结识形形色色的人物。有人会帮助你。有人会欺骗你。有人会试图利用你。而每一个选择，都可能影响案件的发展方向。随着调查不断深入，一起普通的县城命案，也将逐渐牵扯出更大的秘密。隐藏在盛世繁华之下的黑暗，也将一点点浮出水面。这只是开始《唐宫夜梦》仍然在持续开发中。未来，我们会陆续和大家分享更多内容。包括：游戏中的探案玩法案件设计思路唐代风俗与历史考据角色设定与幕后故事开发日志与制作花絮希望大家能够陪伴《唐宫夜梦》，一起见证它慢慢成长。如果你喜欢剧情、喜欢推理、喜欢历史，也欢迎把《唐宫夜梦》加入愿望单。你的每一次关注，都会成为我们继续开发下去的动力。下一期开发日志，我们会正式介绍游戏的第一起案件，以及少年侦探踏入命案现场的故事。最后致敬《山河旅探》及全体制作团队。感谢你们带来了这样一款优秀的悬疑探案作品，让更多玩家爱上推理游戏，也让我们因共同的热爱相聚于此。正是因为有这样的前辈作品，我们更加坚定了创作《唐宫夜梦》的初心。希望未来，也能为喜爱悬疑探案的玩家，带来属于我们的故事。
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