Tong-Nou Illustrated Book/Transcript

The article is for the transcript of the Tong-Nou Illustrated Book. For the item itself, see Tong-Nou Illustrated Book.

The book is split into eight main chapters (denominated in Roman Numeral), as well as various sub-chapters (denominated in Decimal), as well as five "scrolls". All eight chapters are immediately available at the start of the game. However, the scrolls' page contents are obfuscated until the player has the scrolls' respective Magatama (e.g. the Scroll of Fire pages are hidden until obtaining the Fire Magatama. The following article is a transcription of the text within the Tong-Nou Illustrated Book.

Contents

I. Tong-Nou Myth
II. Tong-Nou World Map
III. Tong-Nou Country Map
IV. Tong-Nou Creature Profile
V. Tong-Nou Exchange Market
VI. Tong-Nou Table of Goods & Effects
VII. Tong-Nou Prophecy
VIII. Tong-Nou Scripture of Clues
Scroll of Wood
Scroll of Fire
Scroll of Earth
Scroll of Metal
Scroll of Water

I. Tong-Nou Myth

1. Tong-Nou Isle

Far to the east, floats an island called Tong-Nou. The island exists as an isolated organic being in the shape of a human head. Tong-Nou is a vast neuro-cellular world where mysterious creatures lurk.

2. The Beginning

In the beginning, chaos divided into Ying and Yang. Heaven and Earth* were born. On the surface of the Earth*, the Sun and Moon intersected bearing Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Wood produced Fire. Fire delivered Earth. Earth nursed Metal. Metal summoned Water, and Water fostered Wood. From this chain reaction, the world was created.

*Earth: the scene of existence in contrast to the unastronomical region heaven

3. Isle of Purgation

This world was then handed over to newly born humans. The five sacred elements having fulfilled their duties, assembled to the limits of the east and formed the Tong-Nou Isle. To stabilize the souls of troubled humans, this island became sacred grounds for purification.

4. Isle of Impurity

Once a year, Tong-Nou, the island of purgation, called forth the feeble souls of humans where they were once again restored into healthy souls. Suddenly, Tong-Nou transfigured into an ominous island which devours souls haphazardly. People since have come to fear Tong-Nou as an island of impurity.

II. Tong-Nou World Map

(A loop of five circles creating a plus shape is shown. The five circles are labelled as such:)

• Center: Earth / Central Mountain Tong-nou
• North: Water / Land of Dreaming Mon-chien
• East: Wood / Land of Life Ming-ken
• South: Fire / Land of Time Shi-chieng
• West: Metal / Land of Desire Yui-wang

III. Tong-Nou Country Map

(Various diagrams are shown of the five lands. Various points are labelled within, written in Tong-Nou Script with English transliterations below.)

Land of Life Ming-ken

• Circled label: MI-N-KE-N
• Western circled point: MI-N-KE-SHI-YU
• Inside forested area: SE-N-U-N
• Plains: SHI-YA-A-MO

Land of Time Shi-chieng

• Circled label: SHI-TI-E-N
• Central diamond point: TO-N-TA-AI
• Outskirts of plains: TI-U

Central Mountain Tong-nou

• Circled label: TO-N-NO-U
• Mountain: TO-N-NO-U
• Central circular point: PA-A-HU-A-N

Land of Desire Yui-wang

• Circled label: YU-I-WA-N
• Northern circular point: RO-SHI-YA-N

Land of Dreaming Mon-chien

• Circled label: MO-N-TI-E-N
• Northwest square point: PI-N-TI-YA-O

IV. Tong-Nou Creautre Profile

Byou [BI-YO-U]

Land of Dreaming - Mon-chien

Under the orders of Sui-gyou (King of Mon-chien), Byou's mission is to head towards Ming-ken (Land of Life). There he must collect the Eyeball of Dreaming. Born with a wrench.

Likes

Since his body is decorated with leaves, he loves to camouflage in the shade of trees.

Dislikes

Receives frequent bullying from his fellow comrades because no other creature in the Land of Dreaming possesses leaves.

Tou [TO-U]

Land of Life - Ming-ken

Guardian of the Tree of Life. Tou's mission is to register new life. In order to register life, he must travel to Shi-chieng (Land of Time).

Likes

Tou's fetish is mechanical apparatus. His fingers are long and thin. He also wears accurate eye glasses.

Dislikes

Cannot bear his very own physique. An aerodynamic body (a hole right in the middle of the body) with a long and winding neck are the subjects of his inferiority complex.

Sha [SHI-YA]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Under the orders of King-gyou (King of Yui-wang), Sha's mission is to collect all four musical instruments of the Tong-Nou World. Sha is the chosen one. Only he can play the instruments.

Likes

Loves music and can play any instrument. Winds up in his music room located within Yui-wang (Land of Desire).

Dislikes

Fears a world without music. Next to that, he cannot approve of tone-deaf King-gyou's singing.

Kai [KA-I]

Land of Time - Shi-chieng

Guard of Shi-chieng (Land of Time) who protects the Candle of Life. His mission is to go and draw the Water of Dreams, which will be used to extinguish one particular candle.

Likes

Dressing up in colorful flames turns him on. Burning red is his favorite color. Although his body is constantly up in flames, this doesn't necessarily mean he's a passionate one.

Dislikes

Dislikes water that opposes fire. He fears that they will put out the flames of his body. Reluctantly heads for Mon-chien (Land of Dreaming) to fulfill his mission.

Jin [ZI-N]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Born in Yui-wang (Land of Desire), with a mission to serve as a faithful subordinate of King-gyou (King of Yui-wang).

Likes

Gold before anything. Therefore, admires King-gyou for his body of gold. Wishes he were born as gold.

Dislikes

Detests water, for it will corrode his bronze body.

Retsu [RE-TSU]

Land of Life - Ming-ken

Born as a vermin, dwells around Mingke-shu (Tree of Life) of Ming-ken (Land of Life). Born with the words of duty "help the troubled."

Likes

Prefers to keep hidden in shrubs and bushes. Likes to gnaw at grass and trees.

Dislikes

Birds that peck at insects and Moku-gyou (King of Ming-ken who dislikes vermin) are constant threats to Retsu.

Zen [ZE-N]

Land of Dreaming - Mon-chien

Guard of the ice wall of Mon-chien (Land of Dreaming). Born with the words of duty "notify all change."

Likes

Born within and prisoner of the ice wall, gazing at the river flow and intersecting Magatamas are his only pastimes.

Dislikes

To be confined within ice is heartbreaking. Hopes to literally "break the ice" someday upon completion of his mission.

Gyou [GI-YO-U]

Land of Time - Shi-chieng

Born in Shi-chieng (Land of Time) to perform the Ritual of Time. His mission is to feed flames to the Candles of Time.

Likes

Being able to fly freely, Gyou enjoys hazardous aviation tricks like nose diving.

Dislikes

The fact that he must accomplish his assigned task is annoying. He would rather give it up and go on another freestyle flight.

Moku-gyou [MO-KU-GI-YO-U]

Land of Life - Ming-ken

King of Ming-ken (Land of Life) who officiates over life and death in the Tong-Nou World. His particular personality and vermin-allergic predisposition, leads him to confine himself within the Mingke-shu (Tree of Life).

Likes

Both confident of and dependent on his symbiotic partner (bird-like creature located above his head) to exterminate vermin. The truth is...NOT.

Dislikes

Under the delusion that vermin and ants will devour his body. Moku-gyou dislikes them. Wooden products are also scary.

Zoh-gaeru Family [ZO-U-GA-E-RU]

Land of Life - Ming-ken

Inhabitants of the forest in Ming-ken (Land of Life). There is a prophecy in the family that someday they will conquer the Tong-Nou World. The Zoh-gaeru Family do have patriotism but, due to their optimistic and foolish nature, they totally lack mass regulation. The total population is tremendous.

Likes

Overall they are individualists, and live scattered throughout the forest. The prophecy of conquering the Tong-Nou World is preferred by many.

Dislikes

Cannot tolerate togetherness. Periodic meetings of the family are held reluctantly. All members of the family generally know that their schemes to conquer are absolutely impossible.

Zoh-gaeru 1

The supposititious queen.

Zoh-gaeru 2

The family prophet.

Zoh-gaeru 3

The moderate nihilist.

Zoh-gaeru 4

The young patriot.

Tabelinai [TA-BE-RI-NA-I]

Land of Life - Ming-ken

Lives solitarily in the Sha-mo Desert of Ming-ken (Land of Life). Deserted as he is, anybody will suit his taste. Once in love, he cannot help but express excessive affection. Please do not dislike him, it's just the way he is.

Likes

Hungry for love, affectionate to all. His stomach is constantly filled with emptiness.

Dislikes

Mouth washing, bathing, and cleaning disgust him. This lead to his dreadful cavity.

King-gyou [KI-N-GI-YO-U]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

King of Yui-wang (Land of Desire), embraces infinite desire. His ugly desires have turned his body to gold. Possesses the power to turn human desires into gold or gems. Greedy and self-centered, but amiable.

Likes

Collecting gold and gems to decorate the Helix Palace Luo-shang is his life work. A tone-deaf, but, a music freak. Seeks but the four missing instruments.

Dislikes

All that is neither gold nor gems, are worth as much as dust. Simplicity and poverty are the words he most dislikes. Detests all tone-deaf people apart from himself.

Chi-fang [TI-HU-A-N]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Chi-fang is the Room of Appetite itself, located in Yui-wang (Land of Desire). This bottomless pit emits food only to engulf it again. Praises his own practice as being economical and ecological. Through this pursuit his body has evolved into mere lips, arms and a stomach.

Likes

Wonders why he sustains such a large appetite and a love for food. Overloading the stomach of strangers can be more fun.

Dislikes

Small appetites and discriminating palates are terribly disappointing.

Pu-ryao [PU-RI-YA-O]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Pu-ryao is the Room of Immortality itself, located within the Helix Palace Luo-shang. Pu-ryao, incarnation of the Moon, was brought to Tong-Nou forcibly by King-gyou. The Moon Water he holds will bring forth eternity, the life of gold (which is never ending).

Likes

Misses home, the moon. His unfortunate circumstances have demented his personality, making nastiness his supreme entertainment.

Dislikes

Dislikes King-gyou who kidnapped Pu-ryao only to obtain Moon Water.

Show-mi [SHI-YO-O-MI]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Show-mi is the Room of Desire itself, located within the Helix Palace Luo-shang. The name Show-mi has the meaning "to drown in women." True to his name, he lives like Casanova with three wives. He is enshrined on a swiveling bed, with a taciturn disposition.

Likes

Rotary movements, ups and downs are his delight. Always taciturn.

Dislikes

Things larger than himself are all dislikes for reasons unknown.

Nai-nai [NA-I-NA-I]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Lives within Show-mi (the Room of Desire itself) of the Helix Palace Luo-shang as his first wife. Believes she is loved most of the three but is uneasy about the other wives.

Likes

Shake, shake, shake is her speciality. With her hard working attitude, supreme "SHAKES" are constantly maintained.

Dislikes

Show-mi's other wives are annoying. She feels jealousy toward them because they have mouths and legs, which she does not.

Take-yacco [TA-KE-YA-TU-KO]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Lives within Show-mi (the Room of Desire itself) of the Helix Palace Luo-shang as his second wife. Her beautiful face and fascinating mouth make her superior to Nai-nai (first wife) and Twei-twei (third wife).

Likes

Loves her face more than anything. Thinks her mouth is especially overflowing with sexual charm. Also enjoys tasting and blowing.

Dislikes

Having had her teeth extracted by the orders of Show-mi, is concerned that this diminishes her beauty.

Twei-twei [TO-E-I-TO-E-I]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Lives within Show-mi (the Room of Desire itself) of the Helix Palace Luo-shang as his third wife. Believes she is better than the other two because she has well-developed legs. A stubborn character with much self-affection.

Likes

Head over heels with her plump white legs. Red boots that show off her beautiful legs are her favorite.

Dislikes

Terribly hates being touched. Seldom does she let Show-mi touch her beautiful legs. Bet your boots, she can be dreadful when angered.

Long-ri & Long-yui [RO-N-RI-I] [RO-N-YU-I]

Land of Desire - Yui-wang

Long-ri and Long-yui are Ball Dragons that live in a small room within Yui-wang (Land of Desire). Upon contact with a pure soul, these Ball Dragons turn into real dragons. Long-ri is the Ball of Sun. Long-yui is the Ball of Moon. When Long-ri and Long-yui breathe fire at each other, the Golden Flower is born.

Likes

Long-ri and Long-yui enjoy the transmigration upon contact with a pure soul from ball to dragon. They also like the process of producing Golden Flowers.

Dislikes

Since Long-ri and Long-yui are enslaved by King-gyou, the Golden Flowers are taken away unwillingly. The sad part is, Golden Flowers are easily produced upon contact with pure Magatamas and the Ball Dragons have no control over this.

Ka-gyou [KA-GI-YO-U]

Land of Time - Shi-chieng

King of Shi-chieng (Land of Time) who officiates over time and fate in the Tong-Nou World. Lives within the Fire-Tower of Time Tong-tah.

Likes

Ka-gyou is devoted to the study of legendary figures and historic events. Thinks this pose, where he lifts both arms, is most autocratic of all. Unfortunately his conduct tends to be quite comical.

Dislikes

Hates to be put down. Especially when the twins (Ying and Yang) put him down, Ka-gyou flames with violent anger; although his body is always up in flames.

Ying and Yang [I-N] [YA-N]

Land of Time - Shi-chieng

The twins that work in Thi-eng, the computer room, located within the depths of the Fire-Tower of Time Tong-tah. These twins have contradictory characters. Ying has lead in his pants and is packed with lies. Yang is hard-working and known for his straightforwardness. Thi-eng, the computer room, is the Central Information Control Center of time and fate.

Likes

Ying loves gossip and enjoys surreptitious hacking of information using the Thi-eng computer. Yang is a workaholic who simply loves this computer room.

Dislikes

Since Ka-gyou unnecessarily orders the twins around, the twins naturally dislike him. Even the smallest mistake will anger Ka-gyou.

Ga-show [GA-SHI-YO-U]

Land of Time - Shi-chieng

A creature that dangles within the spiral passage of the Fire-Tower of Time Tong-tah. Gifted with special powers of teleportation, capable of making vertical teleportations from the bottom to the top or from the top to the bottom. However, halfway is not an option.

Likes

Born from the Tree of Life on New Year's day, Ga-show (meaning "Happy New Year") loves the phrase "Happy New Year."

Dislikes

Ga-show does not think he is incapable. Therefore, he is unable to understand Ka-gyou pressing him to further practice teleportation.

T.B.C. [TE-I-BI-SHI]

Land of Time - Shi-chieng

Lives within the Fire-Tower of Time Tong-tah. A creature physically made up of T., B., and C. Finds amusement in self-dismantlement.

Likes

Lively fire is T., B., and C.'s favorite dish. Lives on flames of the Plains of Chi-u.

Dislikes

T., B., and C. don't find togetherness a speciality. Their individualities make T., B., and C. move awkwardly.

Sui-gyou [SU-I-GI-YO-U]

Land of Dreaming - Mon-chien

King of Mon-chien (Land of Dreaming), Sui-gyou is quite happy if left alone to dream. Being a king, he must provide dreams to all of the residents. This responsibility can be quite unbearable. He does, however, possess the privilege to dream the best dream.

Likes

His ideal is to drift away in dreams from day to day. His nature easily leads him to distress. He's usually in a depressive state, but in reality he enjoys that state.

Dislikes

Hates quarrels. Will do anything to maintain a peaceful life. Since his responsibility is great, he is totally drained.

Ah & Ung [A] [U-N]

Land of Dreaming - Mon-chien

Gatekeepers of the entrance to the Palace of Dreaming Ping-chao. Ah is green and Ung is red. When visitors try to cross the borders into the palace, Ah and Ung rush over to hurl a riddle. They'll surely drive you away if you cannot answer correctly.

Likes

They believe their intelligence quotients are quite high. They like riddles because they are intellectual games. They are into alchemy and are very fond of gold.

Dislikes

They neglect those with low intelligence. As they confine themselves within a room in the palace, for them visitors are rather bothersome.

Mong-i [MO-N-I]

Land of Dreaming - Mon-chien

Collector of Magatamas for dreaming. Appointed the role of collecting Magatamas which flow into Mon-chien (Land of Dreaming). Mong-i swallows these Magatamas into his stomach and presents them to Sui-gyou (King of Mon-chien). All Magatamas are gathered and stored in the Palace of Dreaming Ping-chao.

Likes

Using his privilege to collect Magatamas, Mong-i conceals fine ones for his own use. Fine ones are usually taken by Sui-gyou, so Mong-i hides them in secrecy until his turn comes around.

Dislikes

'Longs for his turn to dream. Devotes himself daily to the collecting of Magatamas. Exhausted from this full-time duty, he wishes for a shift.

Mong-aru [MO-N-A-RU]

Land of Dreaming - Mon-chien

Collector of Magatamas for dreaming. His turn to dream has just arrived. The number of Magatamas and chambers, within the Palace of Dreaming Ping-chao are limited. Therefore the competition involved is extraordinary. For the residents of this land, dreaming is a matter of life or death.

Likes

Mong-aru has served as a Magatama collector at the river for many years. His long awaited turn has just arrived. Wishes for a wonderful dream, fast.

Dislikes

The conclusion of his long awaited dream is most frightening. Nobody can tell when his next turn will be. Thinks this palace needs more chambers for dreaming.

Zuo-mong [TU-O-MO-N]

Land of Dreaming - Mon-chien

Zuo-mong is usually hidden within Sui-gyou (King of Mon-chien). Magatamas are illuminated with his insight, resulting in the appearance of dreams. He is of great importance to Mon-chien (Land of Dreaming).

Likes

Prefers to drift away with his eye closed. He is capable of undergoing out of the body experiences.

Dislikes

The process of manufacturing Magatamas for dreaming is straining his eye. Actually, his eyesight is gradually deteriorating.

Pang-xie [PA-N-SHI-E]

Land of Dreaming - Mon-chien

Proud of his lengthy legs and scissors, Pang-xie discovers the ultimate cuisine. Severs his leg to feed himself.

Likes

His own legs are his favorite dish. No need to worry, they just keep growing back. Indeed, an eccentric creature.

Dislikes

No alcohol, please. One drink and he'll turn completely red and eventually go unconscious. When under the influence, he'll feed you all, one after another, with his private cuisine.

Mai-chiu [MA-I-TI-U]

The Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang

Able merchant who manages the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang alone. The Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang appears and vanishes along with Mai-chiu's ever-changing moods. The only identification is the Eyeball-Stone. Where you find the Eyeball-Stone, there is a way to the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang.

Likes

The marketplace is based on an exchange system. Mai-chiu is a weirdo who just loves the trading business. Therefore, the exchange regulations can be quite unique.

Dislikes

Customers who do not appreciate his merchandise value or exchange regulation can stimulate his anger. Also dislikes customers who think money buys everything.

A-mong Family [E-MO-N]

Every Country of Tong-Nou

• Leftmost: Ichi-a-mong
• Second left: Ni-a-mong
• Center: San-a-mong
• Second right: Yo-a-mong
• Rightmost: Goh-a-mong

Stealing is the family business of the A-mong family. Scattered all over the Tong-Nou World they are diligent workers. Each of the five brothers and sisters have their own methods according to individual interests. So, beware! Confirm the contents of your Furoshiki when you encounter the non-traditional shoppers.

Likes

Ichi-a-mong likes paper. Ni-a-mong will take anything. San-a-mong is a lonely kid. Yo-a-mong is a gambler. Goh-a-mong is an epicure.

Dislikes

All members of the family dislike unsophisticated moves and pursue refined shopping methods. But, to others they all seem quite gaudy.

Fang-shing [HU-A-N-SHI-N]

Every Country of Tong-Nou

A hybrid, most frequently and easily born from the Mingke-shu (Tree of Life). Innumerable comrades with identical form are scattered all over the Tong-Nou World. Perfectly harmless, but again, he's no big cheese.

Likes

A friendly verbose character who'll present you with a few clues.

Dislikes

The Moku-gyou (King of Ming-ken) Administration is bound to eliminate the useless Fang-shing. But, they have never been successful at anything.

V. Tong-nou Exchange Market

Where you find the Eyeball-Stone, there is a way to the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang. In the Marketplace, merchandise of the Tong-Nou World are being traded under Mai-chiu's own rules and regulations. Here we will explain the exchange system and regulations of the marketplace.

The Eyeball-Stone, symbol of the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang, may be exchanged with the Morning Glory or the Wind Chime. The Eyeball-Stone is the origin of the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang. The Morning Glory and the Wind Chime, which represent morning, have equal value. Besides this, just like the old proverb "A koma from a bottle gourd," the Bottle Gourd may be exchanged for a Koma. These are the first regulations of the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang.

An Eyeball-Stone & Koma for a Hitogata, an Eyeball-Stone & Wind Chime for an Amulet, an Eyeball-Stone & Chopsticks for an Amulet, an Eyeball-Stone & Morning Glory for a Peach, may be exchanged. An Eyeball-Stone brought together with something useless may be exchanged for something useful. This is the second regulation of the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang.

The Hitogata, Amulet, and Peach may be exchanged for a Tong-Nou Illustrated Book. Things of use may be exchanged for wisdom of great importance. However, the reverse is not possible. This is the third regulation of the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang.

VI. Tong-Nou Table of Goods & Effects

Tong-Nou Illustrated Book

An anonymous old book that describes and illustrates the Tong-Nou World.

Amulet

A charm to protect the wearer against danger.

Hitogata

Piece of paper shaped as a human. Becomes your scapegoat when in danger or substitute to do whatever you want it to.

Peach

The fruit which creatures of the Tong-Nou World all detest. Kept in a bird cage since it grows afloat.

Eyeball-Stone

Where you find the Eyeball-Stone, there is a way to the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang. Used as a token within the marketplace.

Ant

Extremely disliked in Ming-ken (Land of Life). Forbidden to come near the Mingke-shu (Tree of Life).

Wind Chime

Comforts the lonely and sad soul with music.

Morning Glory

A laxative. Don't worry, no unwanted bowel action by holding on to it.

Koma

For some reason, Moku-gyou (King of Ming-ken) fears this product. Can only be exchanged with a Bottle Gourd.

Eye-Glasses

Hidden within the Plains of Chiu, Shi-chieng (Land of Time). Useful device that decodes Tong-Nou Characters.

Gold Ingot

Gold of very fine quality which King-gyou (King of Yui-wang) collects and treasures above anything else.

Small Mallet

The demolition mallet. Destroys anything upon contact.

Panacea

A mysterious medicine that cures all, from overeating to illnesses. Its ingredients, you'd never want to know.

Moon Water

Water drawn from the Moon. One drink will lead you to immortality, the Life of Gold.

Sun Water

Water drawn from the Sun. An antidote of Moon Water.

Sheep Intestine

If used properly, it will act as a safety device for the prevention of disease and exhaustion.

Chopsticks

Without these, you will not be allowed to eat anything in the Tong-Nou World.

Golden Flower

When two Dragons encounter a pure soul, they breathe fire out at each other. From these events, the Golden Flower will be born.

Mirror

A mirror to reflect your appearance during each reincarnation.

Koto of Wood

A Koto made out of an old decayed boat. The sound of the Koto is filled with vitality.

Drum of Fire

This drum was made from the shell of fire and the skin of a one legged beast. This drum roars as if it were going to burn your heart out.

Bell of Gold

A bell made from the purest gold. Its clear tones can settle one's soul.

Flute of Water

A flute made from the backbone of a beast from Mon-chien (Land of Dreams). When played it has the power to charm all who listen.

Little Box of Sound

The Little Box of Sound is granted only to the one who has found all four musical instruments. Music of the four musical instruments are all contained in this box.

Registration Card

A card given to those who have finished the Registration of Life in Shi-chieng (Land of Time).

Eyeball of Dreaming

An irreplaceable object in Mon-chien (Land of Dreaming). Without it, dreaming would be impossible.

Leaf Sack

Made from durable leaves, this sack is meant for containing the Water of Dreaming, which springs out from Mon-chien (Land of Dreaming).

Wrench

A necessity when installing the Eyeball of Dreaming.

Disc of Wood

A disc given to those who register life in Shi-chieng (Land of Time).

Key of Gold

Key to the shelf in the Room of Desire, located within the Helix Palace Luo-shang. This shelf contains King-gyou's (King of Yui-wang) precious collections.

Compass

This compass will guide you when you are lost in the Plains of Chi-u.

Katana of Five Forces

When held in captivity, this Katana will cut all strings loose and set you free. The five Katana Gems, which represent the five forces, must combine as one to become the Katana of Five Forces.

Bottle Gourd

(Try shaking it) Sounds like there is something inside. Will be useful in the Phantom Marketplace Hou-ang.

Rotating Boulder

An enormous Tong-Nou creature that has nothing to do but rotate constantly. Considered to be one of the lower creatures.

Food of Desire

The feast Chi-fang emits will definitely suit your taste.

Water of Dreaming

Water which springs out from Mon-chien (Land of Dreaming). Only this water can extinguish the Candles of Time.

VII. Tong-Nou Prophecy

The Tong-Nou Isle consists of five lands. Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.

Souls travel with change to be reborn afresh. The souls branch out to five fragments.

The Magatama are fragments of a soul. Magatamas of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water branch and store force. The five forces of Magatama are Life, Confrontation, Source, Eternity and Change.

The Magatamas are cleansed and returned as new souls.

Gaze at the image of beauty, Tong-Nou Isle and the sending forth of souls.

The Sun, the sign of abundance, is rising once again with its unlimited force.

Soon, when exactly 9081726354 souls are cleansed, for a limited time only, he who officiates the roots of all souls will appear from the head of Tong-Nou.

Four pairs of twins will then be delivered. They will be called Bibo and Pipo, Babebu and Babebo, Jido and Jizo, and Dadezu and Zazezu.

The quaternion of twins will unite their forces and head towards the Sun in the heavenly sky, then proceed on into outer space. Finally, Tong-Nou will be set free.

But so far, this talk of the future lies distant as in dreams.

VIII. Tong-Nou Scripture of Clues

Scroll of Wood

The Wood Magatama is a fragment of a soul. Moku-gyou (King of Life) takes the force of Life from the Wood Magatama and nurses the Mingke-shu (Tree of Life). The Mingke-shu delivers all Life forms of the Tong-Nou World. The four kings wish to increase their own population, but the Mingke-shu is limited and can only give birth to a certain number. That is why the kings desperately absorb souls.

Scroll of Fire

The Fire Magatama is a fragment of a soul. Ka-gyou (King of Time), deprives the Fire Magatama of the force of Confrontation. The overground Fire steals life, the underground Fire nourishes life. With the force of Fire (which confronts), Ka-gyou built the Fire-Tower of Time Tong-tah which officiates our time of life within the Tong-Nou World. The Magatama have become pillars of Fire to support Tong-tah.

Scroll of Earth

The Earth Magatama is the nucleus of a soul. Tou-gyou (King of the Central Mountain Tong-nou), purifies and restores Earth Magatamas which possess the force of Source. However, Tou-gyou was attacked and sealed under the conspiracy of the four kings. The Earth Magatama is held in captivity within the Central Mountain Tong-nou by the hands of the four kings.

Scroll of Metal

The Metal Magatama is a fragment of a soul. King-gyou (King of Desire), extracts the force of Eternity from Metal Magatamas and transforms them into gold and gems. King-gyou must share these treasures with the other three kings, but the truth is that he plans to monopolize all Magatamas of Tong-Nou eventually.

Scroll of Water

The Water Magatama is a fragment of a soul. Sui-gyou (King of Dreaming), extracts the force of Change to spin out dreams. Dreams like Water (taking various forms freely at will) hold Tong-Nou creatures captive, for they cannot dream. The other three kings are not at all interested in dreams.