Glossary

The Gillis Empire

A huge nation in the continent’s north-west. It holds several times as much territory as Lainur, and their population is incomparable. It invests more in industry than magical technology, focusing on manufacturing on a grand scale. One of the world’s major powers, its imperial reputation is backed up by its ongoing invasions of several nations. It is the Empire’s southern field army that is currently fighting the kingdom. The Empire’s head of state is Rihaltio Gilrandy.

The Black Panther Cavalry

A group of elite cavalrymen from the Gillis Empire’s southern field army. While not featuring heavily in the story, it would take more than ten ordinary soldiers to stand up to one of these men. Both their armor and the armor of their horses is black.

Rustinell House

A royal house ruling over a portion of west Lainur. While it holds some independence, it is a vassal of the Crosellode family, and therefore under their rule. It unifies several regional monarchs who hold territory in the west. Its silver mines are its main income source. Its current ruler is Louise Rustinell, also known as the “Headhunter Witch” and “Our Lady of the National Razor.”

Bǎi Liánbāng

A nation in the east of the continent made up of several ethnic groups; it lies on the opposite side of the Cross Mountain Range from Lainur. Its dress and culture is similar to China in the man’s world. The Crosellodes’ ancestors came from here. It is currently extending its influence eastwards, so the scale of its territory and population is unknown.

The Ten Fables

The stories of large phenomena involved in creating the heavens and earth, taken from the first Ancient Chronicle, The Birth of Heaven and Earth. They are also known as the words which created the world. There are ten phenomena in all, and so far three magicians are known to be able to control them: Crucible (Craib Abend), Waterwheel (Roheim Langula), and Fortress (Gastarque Rondiel).

Sword of the Radiant Heavens

A treasured sword passed down the Crosellode family for generations. It was stolen alongside its stronghold during the previous generation by the Gillis Emperor Rihaltio. The former king of Lainur lost an arm during the fight. The royal family strongly desires to retrieve the sword, but it is a desire they have so far failed to fulfill.