Yatagarasu Series
Volume 8:
The Raven's Reminiscence
Author: Abe Chisato
Dramatis Personae
Nazukihiko: After spending many years as the crown prince, he ascended to the role of emperor after the great war with the Kuisaru. He rules over the Yatagarasu as a true Golden Raven.
Yukiya: Second son of the provincial governor of Taruhi Province in Hokke Territory. He once served as Nazukihiko’s personal attendant, graduated at the top of his class from the Keisōin, and became one of the Yamauchishu. He is also the grandson of Genya, the Lord of Hokke. During the great war with the Kuisaru, he commanded Yamauchi’s armies.
Hamayū: Nazukihiko’s wife, chosen through the Rite of Ascension at Sakura Palace. Born as Sumiko, she was adopted by her uncle to become the eldest duchess of Nanke. After her parents fell from grace when she was a child, she spent several years as a commoner.
Shion: Daughter of Nazukihiko and Hamayū.
Natsuka: Nazukihiko’s elder half-brother; the son of a previous emperor and a duchess of Nanke, Empress Oumurasaki. He leads Clear Mirror Temple as its head priest and gave up his claim to the throne in favor of Nazukihiko. In the past, his mother plotted to assassinate Nazukihiko.
Rokon: Natsuka’s bodyguard and a priest of Clear Mirror Temple.
Akeru: Nazukihiko’s personal attendant and the younger brother of Masuho no Susuki. He went to the Keisōin with Yukiya, but didn’t graduate.
Chihaya: An Imperial Guard; taciturn and unfriendly. During his time at the Keisōin, he and his younger sister were saved from hardship by his peers, including Akeru.
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