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The Nishan Shaman deals with her unexpected acquaintance and comes across the hall of Omosi Mama.

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While the Nishan Shaman is leading Sergudai Fiyanggo back to the Land of the Living she encounters someone she had not expected to meet.
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The Nishan Shaman rescues Sergudai Fiyanggo and they are on their way back from the Country of the Dead, but Monggoldai Nakcu chases them to strike a bargain. Continue reading The Book of the Nishan Shaman 14

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The Nishan Shaman reaches the city of Ilmun Han, and meets Sergudai Fiyanggo’s kidnapper, Monggoldai Nakcu.

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The shaman passes different obstacles that appear on her way to rescue the soul of Sergudai Fiyanggo.

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[This installment marks an important milestone in our work: the halfway point.  Here the Nisan Shaman comes to her first barrier.  — PM and RA]
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Here the shaman falls into her trance. Continue reading The Book of the Nishan Shaman 10

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[Paweł has now completed the draft translation of the entire book (there will be 22 installments in all), and now the two of us are meticulously going through the translation, word by word, exhaustively investigating every possibility where there is anything strange about the text.  This particular installment proved to be the most challenging so far, especially near the end where we made some interesting discoveries.  Enjoy!  –RA] Continue reading The Book of the Nishan Shaman 09

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