The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story

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Ryuhon Falleya the oldest Kaigenese denomination of Falleya, native to Takayubi, Shirojima, based in the idea that all life originates from the ocean, defined by a belief that Nagi and Nami are the truest form of the two founding gods of the world.

Matsuda, Ayumi (待つ田, 歩海) (5369, jijaka, Kaigenese, female, kele koro) a student at Daybreak Academy, daughter of Takashi and Setsuko(first appearance: Orbit) Tonally reminiscent of Lian Hearn’s bestselling Tales of the Otori saga… Although this is a character-driven tale, Wang complements the well-developed cast with immersive world-building, brisk pacing, and a fluid, richly described narrative. Also of note are the well-choreographed fight scenes, which – in lesser hands – can easily become mechanical and lose intensity. Wang’s fight scenes are fast-paced, clearly described, and exciting. The Sword of Kaigenis an utterly readable novel and the perfect starting point for Wang’s Theonitesaga. Fantasy and martial arts aficionados alike should enjoy this emotionally supercharged novel about love and loss, which pierces readers’ hearts with the precision of a samurai’s razor-sharp blade.” – Blue Ink★ STARRED REVIEW The Whispering Blade a jijaka bloodline technique, unique to the Matsuda family, wherein the practitioner turns ice into a bladed weapon strong enough for use in combat against steel and glass weapons, called ‘Sasayaiba’ in Shirojima Dialect.

Hadinka(pl. Hadinkalu) 1) the Yammaninke word for a person from the Dunian country of Hades 2) a Yammaninke word for a person or thing originating from the country of Hades or its culture. The Sword of Kaigenis a military fantasy that takes place thirteen years before the events of Planet Adynand Orbitin the Shirojima region of the Kaigenese Empire.Itis a standalone novel, meaning thatyou do not need to have read the Theonitebookstoappreciate it. There is a substantial learning curve to the book as the author refrains from explaining the many foreign terms inherent to Kaigen and its surrounding cultures. There is a glossary for those who wish to understand as much as possible–I count myself among this group–but it is also possible to get a sense of how things work via context clues. I do recommend taking the extra time to explore the glossary as it provides a strong foundation to why certain things happen the way they do. Wang asks the reader to give a little extra effort get the most out of the story, and it feels like an achievement once you understand the slang terms for certain relatives, the various types of elemental powers, the religious customs, and many other nuances. All of this adds up to a rich, deep, and fully-realized world that is a joy to explore.

Yittinka (tajaka, female, lived before kafonu and the modern nations) a mythical figure from the Donkili, the founding mother of the Biraye line, mother of Dingana Biraye When the winds of war reach their peninsula, will the Matsuda family have the strength to defend their empire? Or will they tear each other apart before the true enemies even reach their shores? Koro a prefix for a member of the manga koro or kele koro kafo, similar to the English ‘Mr.’ or ‘Ms.’ sub-theonitea person who has special abilities but does not qualify as one of the original types of theonite (tajaka, jijaka, fonyaka, or the now extinct senjaka and kabaka) such as littigiwu, sondatigiwu, and fankatigiwu.Nadamui a town on one of the farthest southern islands of Shirojima, meaning ‘Hill of Tears’ in the local dialect. Sunathe ancestral clan of all numuwu and senkuliwu, assimilated into the First Yammanka Empire in 3897. fankatigi(pl: fankatiwu) a person with superhuman physical strength but no theonite nyama or other special abilities. Sizwe the southernmost country on the continent of Kelendugu, populated mostly by tajakalu, a former imperial power and old rival of Yamma’s.