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| Original Title | 新頌 |
|---|---|
| Author | 北原 白秋 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Amidst celestial chants and resounding tides, a divine expedition unfolds across mythic seas and primordial lands. Imperial descendants of sun-born deities embark from sacred Hyūga, their fleet cutting through azure waves as choruses exalt their radiant mandate. Through tempests and tranquil dawns, they navigate Watatsumi’s youthful tides, guided by ancestral spirits and the echoing cries of earthly gods. Mountains rise like indigo ramparts; shores blaze with the promise of Yamato’s splendor. Yet shadows linger—Susanoo’s wrathful lamentations wither forests, while chaotic forces seethe beneath rain-lashed skies. The narrative weaves between soaring odes to sovereignty and visceral invocations of nature’s raw power, where dragons coil in frothing depths and sacred spears pierce ancient chaos. Ritual chants intertwine with battles against defiant spirits, framing an eternal struggle to forge order from tumult. Lyrical and ceremonial, this epic tapestry blends human ambition with divine will, inviting readers into a world where land and sea resonate with the footsteps of gods. |
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