Nurhaci started his life of a warrior-king by uniting the Jurchen (later Manchu) tribes under his rule.

In addition to suppressing the threat of internal conflict, Nurhaci attacks the Ming Empire's territories in northern China.

Dongge is a renowned beauty from the plains and loves both Nurhaci and his brother Surhaci.

Tunggiya Qingya is Nurhaci's primary consort and the mother of Cuyen and Daisan.

Menggu is the mother of Hong Taiji and a beautiful woman with a mysterious past.