Akoshize Dynasty - the set of years starting from the ascendance of the current Emperor to Prince Kai-Se's birth

Amatesu - the Empress of the spirit realm, Shaoryeong

Bbi-deol - an umbrella

Chaebeon - one of the provinces in Xuijae

Cheomwassa - gathering of scholars serving in the Imperial Palace

Chuzhai - old name for Xuijae

Cui-San - a well-known poetess who lived four hundred years before the story started

Damga-hye - a zither-like instrument popular among the nobles and welathy merchant families

Dangrao - one of the provinces in Xuijae; the seat of Imperial power for humans

Dansarun Empire - pertains to both the empire of the gods and the eastern-most part of the continent

Daryang River - the birth of Shinjien civilization according to myths

Divine Plane - the realm of the higher beings called the Divines

Djang-di - a rank name referring to all Imperial soldiers

Djeng-gi - swords similar to a katana

Fai Clan - one of the influential clan in Xuijae Empire

Fenhai - a type of traditional dress worn only on special festivals and whenever deemed necessary

Hankuure - one of the provinces in Xuijae

Hanreikisan - one of the palaces owned by the Wang bloodline

Horo - a term used to refer to coins

Izer-sai - the language that is derivative of Rangsen-sai; mainly used Izeryeo

Izeryeo - one of Xuijae Empire's provinces; known for housing the army fortress

Jou mei - one of the leading races in Shencai

Kantarin - citrusy delicacy made from zest, flour, and milk

Korza - the energy of the universe that is also present in living beings; refers to the innate energy of a human, god, or spirit

Linzhu-Takyeo - one of the ruling clans in Xuijae

Minzareong Dynasty - the set of years starting from the birth of the Princess until the present

Mirchaek - the world where this story is taking place

Mutsu - one of the Western Provinces of Shencai

Noryeong - one of the influential clans in Xuijae; specializes in producing excellent hunters

Piljissan - one of the four, cardinal regions of the Imperial City

Piper - a colloquial term in referring to storytellers who hop from city to city every day, just entertaining people with their stories

Reki-zin - an honorific meant to be used for older men

Saengje - one of the four, cardinal regions of the Imperial City

Sang-kwonxia - a special type of court lady that specializes in espionage and combat

Shaoryeong - the spirit realm; a distinct realm from the mortal realm where ancestral spirits reside

Shencai Empire - the empire of creatures of lore and those who do not fit within humans and gods; they are taken over by Dansarun

Shinjien - the name of the continent this story is taking place on

Shinzhai - old name for Shinjien

Soksen - another name for paper notes

Sugarstalks - sweet canes of grass that is addictive

Tarakure - one of the influential clans in Xuijae; specializes in producing excellent spies and assassins

Torak-sai - the regional language spoken in the province of Torake

Torake - one of the provinces in Xuijae

Trahn-gwok-tan - the temple owned by the Gwok-Tan sect of shamans

Winkle Rose - a plant species famous for brewing tea

Xianzhu Clan - a ruling clan known for its extravagance and weath

Xuijae Empire - the only human empire in the continent of Shinjien

Yomaura Clan - a clan known for producing good soldiers that serve the royal family; after being of great service to monarchs, they are considered a ruling clan as an honorary thing