September 04, 2021
Hills of Silver Ruins (2/27)
I've posted chapter 27 (book 2) of Hills of Silver Ruins, a Pitch Black Moon.
The role of the Queen Mother of the West (西王母) is discussed in chapter 42 of Shadow of the Moon and chapter 33 of A Thousand Leagues of Wind. Risai meets her in chapter 44 of The Shore in Twilight.
A screen wall or spirit screen (影壁) shielded the entranceway in traditional Chinese architecture. Because evil spirits were believed incapable of moving around corners, a spirit wall blocked them from entering the gate.
A barbican (甕城) is a fortified gateway situated outside the main line of defense and connected to the castle with a walled road or tunnel.
The kyoushu (拱手) gesture should be familiar to anybody who's watched enough wuxia action movies.
The role of the Queen Mother of the West (西王母) is discussed in chapter 42 of Shadow of the Moon and chapter 33 of A Thousand Leagues of Wind. Risai meets her in chapter 44 of The Shore in Twilight.
A screen wall or spirit screen (影壁) shielded the entranceway in traditional Chinese architecture. Because evil spirits were believed incapable of moving around corners, a spirit wall blocked them from entering the gate.
A barbican (甕城) is a fortified gateway situated outside the main line of defense and connected to the castle with a walled road or tunnel.
The kyoushu (拱手) gesture should be familiar to anybody who's watched enough wuxia action movies.
Labels: 12 kingdoms, black moon, fantasy, japanese, translations
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