The Thousand Mask Warrior

Nukilan

Hail Swordsman!

Seeking historical references and detailed depictions of the lives of people and kingdoms in Borneo in the past (especially the 17th century and before) is not as easy and complete as the historical references of Java or Sumatra.

Stories about the Dayak tribe, for example, are still shrouded in mystery and mixed with myths and legends. Not infrequently even historical explanations often begin with the phrase, 'In the past ..' or 'In the past ...,' or also 'In the time of colonialism ...,' which does not sulk in a particular year or century.

This makes it difficult for writers to get a specific picture of clothing, areas, buildings, customs, names and so on.

The author himself was lucky enough to live in Kalimantan, precisely in West Kalimantan, making it easier to interpret the area, weather, habits, mindset to the type of food at that time. The author has also visited several historical sites such as the palace, traditional houses and saw the types of weapons used in antiquity. From this experience, the depiction will be a little helped.

Another simple but very helpful reference help is the YouTube channel. Kayong TV, for example, is a slick historical channel, set against the background of the history-cultural content of Ketapang district (including Sukadana in it), but it also developed a wing to all things related to the history of West Kalimantan.

Therefore, based on the reasons and issues above, the, the author also decided to use the historical sources of Borneo from the 18th to 19th centuries and interpret them according to the possibilities available from these sources. This is because there is a possibility, there is no such difference between these periods in the depiction and state of society (this technique is also used by Seno Gumira Ajidarma in his Nagabumi silat trilogy), although the author remains as much as possible based on the main and absolute years contained in the historical record.

Sorry if the explanation and description are inaccurate, not detailed and maybe not at all appropriate, the author is fully responsible for the negligence and stupidity.

Authors also need input, criticism and praise (let's be more confident also 😂😂) in writing, historical sources, and stories, regardless of the element of fiction, however, fantasy and imagination remain at the very forefront.

Here are some references that the author used in writing the episode in Sukadana (still will continue to grow, especially when entering the life of the Dayak community):

Bock, Carl. 1882. The Head - Hunters of Borneo. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington.

Hasanuddin. 2016. Dutch Colonial Politics and Trade in Pontianak. Dakota, 8(2). 203 - 218

Pradjoko, Didik and Bambang Budi Utomo. 2013. Atlas of Historic Ports in Indonesia. Directorate of History and Cultural Values, Directorate General of Culture, Ministry of Education and Culture.

Risa's. 2014. Islam in the Kingdom of Sambas between the XV - XVII centuries. Early Studies on Islamization in Sambas. Equatorial Journal - Journal of Islamic Studies, 4(2).

Kazan, Taufiq. 2012. Regime Change and Ethical Pilitics in Indonesia. Dayak Politics of West Kalimantan. Source: KITLV Press.

HAPPY ENJOYING.

*Small note:

After Sukadana (and a trip to various regions in Kalimantan), Jayaseta will continue his journey to Malacca (Malaysia) - famous for its Malay silat and Tomoi - as well as the Ayutthaya/kingdom/Ayodya (Thailand) - with a variety of fighting styles called Muay Boran (classical, ancient and traditional form of Muay Thai/Thai Boxing).

Stay faithful follow the journey of Jayaseta yes, dear readers. ⁇