The Sorceress' Revolt: Ko Biji's Story - Character List

 The Sorceress' Revolt

Author: Toriumi Jinzō

Translator: Ainikki the Archivist

Ko Biji's Story

Character List

Character names are given in kanji, then in Japanese pronunciation, then in Chinese (where available). The novel gives the names in Japanese.

蛋子 Tanshi (Danzi Wang) - A monk who was (supposedly) born from an egg. Abandoning his temple, he sets out on a pilgrimage seeking "The Way of Shattering Earth." 

胡媚児 Ko Biji (Hu Mei'er) - Daughter of Seikoko. She is a Daoist and a beautiful sorceress. 

聖姑姑 Sei Koko (Shan Gōgō) - A Daoist sorceress and a worshiper of Empress Wu Zetian.

劉玄 Ryū Gen (Liu Xuan) - A salt smuggler.  A fearless practitioner of the staff and Tanshi's master.

強鸞 Chō Ran (Zhang Dapeng) - A sorcerer who uses flame techniques.

慧會 Kei Kai (Hwei Hwei) - Head priest of Guangming Temple.  One of the salt smugglers.

 

李忠 Ri Chū (Li Zhong) - Monk of Guangming Temple. A master researcher and explorer.

天竜僧正 Tenryū Sōjō (Tianlong Monk Master) - Head priest of the Shaolin Temple. Master of the Shaolin Drunken Fist. This is likely a title, not a name; little is known of the historical Shaolin Temple during this time period.

雷允恭 Rai Ingyō (Lei Yungong) - Leader of the eunuchs of the Chinese Imperial Court and a government envoy. Honorable minister. 

九天玄女 Kyūten Genyo (Jiutian Xuannü) - A goddess that embodies the spirit of wisdom. Within Hakūn-do Cave, she appears as a halo of light.

袁公 En Kō (Yuan Gong) - An ape-man of unknown age. The keeper and guardian of Hakūn-do Cave.

Minor Characters:

張瑾 Chō Kin (Zhang Jin)

石頭陀 Seki (Shi), an itinerant monk.