The Twelve Kingdoms Forum

Can't wait! 8) Is the new book going to continue the story of Yoko? Or when you say 10-year-old Taiki's story it's about a new character? Sorry I haven't read the translations or watched the anime yet. :?

Yes, Taiki is like Keiki, i.e. he's the kirin for the kingdom of Tai. Unlike Keiki, though ...

In the book "The Dream of Prosperity" there are some comments about periodicity of a typical ruler.

That's very interesting. Thanks! I really, really need these books to come out in English. :P

Can rulers ever choose to retire? Or do they basically have to kill themselves to do that?

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I have a problem with the whole immortality thing. How far into the government does it extend? The palace ministers? The provincial lords? The district prefects? Their families? Who else?

To me, the immortality contract looks like a recipie for stagnation. It also gives the people no recourse ...