• The effect applies only to the distance from you to other players. It does not affect the distance from others to you.

• If other players have horses equipped, these are taken into acount after the Atlas of Shu. This means that the Atlas of Shu only reduces the distance for you across the table. 

• The reduction of distance is not optional. This puts other characters into your range.

• Characters with Ranged Abilities:
  Characters like Dian Wei or Da Qiao, who rely on abilities requiring close range, benefit immensely from the Atlas of Shu. It ensures their abilities remain effective against all opponents, no matter their placement.

• Range Reversal:
  Characters like Jiang Wei can use an opponent's range against them. If an opponent wants to be in your range, you need to be carful about equipping this.

• Rebel Reach:
  The Atlas of Shu is a great tool for a Rebel that is across the table from the king. This allows them the ability to reach across and press then assault while they are safely out of range. 

The Atlas of Shu is a powerful treasure that emphasizes offensive and supportive flexibility. It removes distance limitations, giving characters access to all players on the battlefield. Best suited for aggressive or highly interactive strategies, this treasure offers immense utility in the right hands. 

The Atlas of Shu reflects the historical and fictional significance of Zhang Song’s map, as described in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Zhang Song, a prominent figure from Yizhou, was renowned for his discontent with his ruler, Liu Zhang, and his admiration for Liu Bei. Seeing Liu Bei as a virtuous leader, Zhang Song secretly offered him a detailed map of Yizhou, outlining its terrain, rivers, and strategic points.

This act of betrayal proved pivotal. The map provided Liu Bei with critical knowledge of Yizhou's geography, enabling him to navigate the region's treacherous mountains and narrow roads. With this strategic advantage, Liu Bei launched a successful campaign, eventually seizing Yizhou and solidifying his position as a ruler.

The Atlas of Shu symbolizes the detailed geographic understanding Liu Bei gained through Zhang Song’s map, granting him the ability to act decisively despite the region’s difficult terrain. In the game, the treasure’s ability to treat all distances as 1 mirrors the way the map overcame the physical and strategic barriers of the Shu region, making every opportunity accessible and every path open.