Mujisal—the majority religion of Jayangan and many other places in the world, including Al Aksara, where it originated. Its sacred writings are contained in the Book of Light. A small segment of the Mujisal population practices the Pumujisal variety of the religion, which is much stricter than the general variety. The countries in the world that have a majority Mujisal population are known collectively as Dawtarn el ’Jisal, or Lands of the Mujisals.
Nashranee—one of the minority religions of Jayangan. Came to the island after the Dharbudsu and Mujisal religions. Though it is a minority religion in Jayangan and other countries of the Dawtarn el’ Jisal, it is a majority religion in many other places, which are collectively known as Dawtarn el ’Ranee, or Lands of the Nashranees. Its sacred writings are contained in the Book of Love.
Priangan—the sacred mountain in the far west of Baratja.
Pumujisal—a small, strict sect of the Mujisal religion. Frowns on pleasure of all sorts, believes in work and study only. Its adherents usually dress in pure white, and are often opposed to other religions.
Radenteng—one of the minority races in Jayangan, who are descended from traders and explorers who came to Jayangan from the great Radentengan Empire, far to the northeast of Jayangan.
Rummiyans—the Nashranee countries that lie far to the west of Al Aksara.
Shayk—an honorific title, coming from Al Aksara and meaning “Lord.”
Siluman—the portal to the ocean realm of Rorokidul, the Queen of the Southern Sea, and a beach south of Kotabunga.
Sultan—the king of Jayangan.
Tomb of the Five Saints—a sacred Mujisal site in the ancient city of Jaksa.
Tuan—an honorific title meaning “Lord” in Jayanganese.
Water Gardens of Kotabunga—one of the sacred sites of Kejawen. Contains the Atrium of Rorokidul.
zummiyah water—water taken from the sacred well near the House of Light in Al Aksara. Can protect against evil spirits.
About the Author
SOPHIE MASSON was born in Indonesia and grew up in France and Australia. She holds a master’s degree in French and English literature and is fluent in both languages. Ms. Masson is the author of numerous young adult fantasies as well as several adult novels. This is her first book for HarperCollins.
Ms. Masson lives with her husband and children in Australia. You can visit her online at www.northnet.com.au/~smasson.
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Quotation on epigraph from “What It Takes” by Peter Kocan, published in Fighting in the Shade, Hale and Iremonger, 2000. Reproduced by kind permission of the author.
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