The Shadow of Trowulan: A Novel of Majapahit

Arya, Dewi, and Bayu knew they were dealing with a cunning and ambitious man, o

al following, men who still dream of Majapahit's return. He is a m

rts of the village. Arya, using his role as a messenger from Demak, was able t

licted by Demak, and of the coming of a new king, a descendant of the old rulers, who would restore the empire to its form

of perceived greatness. He realized that Kusuma was not just a power-hungry noble; he was a

ors. They spoke of secret alliances with disgruntled nobles from other regions, of

Bayu. "He is using the amulet to manipulate the prop

zle, and was planning to use them in a ritual that would supposedly legitimize his claim to t

he could no longer remain neutral. He had witnessed the power of Kusuma's lies, the way he was exploiting

m. "We cannot allow him to twist the legacy

and the power to ignite a rebellion. But they also knew that they had the truth on thei