In Where Winds Meet, the Velvet Shade sect stands out for its focus on beauty, emotional expression, and social allure, rather than the conventional quest-based joining methods. Membership in Velvet Shade is unique because you cannot apply directly; instead, the sect chooses its disciples based on their embodying the sect's values.

How to join the Velvet Shade sect

As of now, the Velvet Shade sect isn’t available for players to join, but it’s expected to be added in a future update.

It is speculated that if players can get a good Appearance score in Where Winds Meet, they get invited to the Velvet Shade Sect. You need to accept their invitation for the first time; otherwise, the offer gets discarded until you are eligible for it later in the game.

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According to the in-game data, “the Velvet Shade Flower Ranking has not yet opened. Admirers may wait near the Revelry Hall.” This is tied to story progression which may be unlocked after a certain level or chapter.

For further updates on Velvet Shade, stay tuned!

Values and lifestyle of Velvet Shade disciples

Velvet Shade focuses on:

  • Embracing emotions, beauty, and the pursuit of many hearts.
  • Practicing freedom and expressiveness through charm and elegance.
  • Participating in pleasure, lively conversation, and social activities rather than asceticism and discipline.
  • Following the sect’s rules such as "Full Bloom," which encourages revealing charm, and "Drunk on Flowers," which symbolizes spreading affection widely.

Members thrive by expressing their true feelings and trading affection for hearts, aligning with the sect’s poetic and seductive nature.

Sect rules and culture

  • Followers should embrace social allure and emotional play.
  • The sect encourages sharing charm with the world and living fully in the moment.
  • There are no rigid ascetic restrictions; instead, focus is on personal expression and delight.
  • Weekly or regular activities are less about strict tasks and more about embodying the sect’s emotive lifestyle.

Velvet Shade thus offers a distinct playstyle in Where Winds Meet, ideal for players who enjoy immersive role-play centered on emotion, social interactions, and aesthetic grace.

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