Prequel
90**THREE WOMEN. THREE TRIALS.** Despite ascending to the throne of the kingdom of Kei, Youko Nakajima’s troubles are still not at an end. As queen, she relies on her many advisors to make up for her lack of experience, but when all they do is squabble with each other, the only thing left to do is descend the mountain and come face-to-face with her subjects themselves. Meanwhile, the king of Hou has been killed by insurgents, and his daughter, Shoukei, is forced to live as a peasant to survive. At the same time, Suzu, a girl from Japan, suddenly finds herself whisked away to the kingdom of Sai. Hardships await all three women, but will their trials be rewarded with happiness at the end? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Book 5*
Prequel
**VOICES OF THE NAMELESS** The Twelve Kingdoms are often defined by the destinies of kings, queens, and beasts beyond imagination. However, there are many people whose lives are shaken by these decisions who never seek the spotlight. In The Birds of Hisho, a potter struggles with the weight of responsibility that comes with creating a ceramic bird for a ritual as part of Youko’s coronation. But with his grievous past plaguing his mind, can the artist bring himself to create a bird that truly represents hope? Four short stories detail the lives of everyday people within The Twelve Kingdoms and their struggles to fulfill their places in the world. *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Book 7*
Sequel
Six months after King Hyonjong ascended to the throne, the Dai Kingdom was on its way to revival. However, the king, who had gone to suppress a rebellion, did not return, and Taiki disappeared without a trace. The female general Yi Sai, worried about the loss of the king and the kirin, goes to Gyeongguk, risking her life to ask for help. (Source: Shinchosha, translated)