Jai Long
MajorA tall man whose face remains hidden beneath layers of crimson bandages inscribed with flowing script. Only his dark eyes are visible, glittering from the center of the mask. The wrappings cover his hair and muffle his voice, giving him a mysterious and intimidating presence.
Jai Long begins as a masked, exiled warrior driven by vengeance and familial duty, returning to the Jai clan under a soul oath to protect his sister Jai Chen. Across the Cradle series, he evolves from a vengeful antagonist into a reluctant ally and eventual independent cultivator, shedding his bandages and clan ties as he seeks his own path. His rivalry with Lindon transforms into mutual respect, while his protective bond with Jai Chen remains his moral compass throughout his journey.
Physical Description
A tall man whose face remains hidden beneath layers of crimson bandages inscribed with flowing script. Only his dark eyes are visible, glittering from the center of the mask. The wrappings cover his hair and muffle his voice, giving him a mysterious and intimidating presence.
Gallery
Book 3: Blackflame
Evolution
Blackflame
A tall man whose face remains hidden beneath layers of crimson bandages inscribed with flowing script. Only his dark eyes are visible, glittering from the center of the mask. The wrappings cover his hair and muffle his voice, giving him a mysterious and intimidating presence.
- Returns to the Jai clan under soul oath to Patriarch Jai Daishou
- Allies with Sandviper Gokren to avenge Sandviper Kral's death
- Duel scheduled against Lindon in one year
- Fights Yerin on Shiryu Mountain and spares her life after her advancement
- Protects sister Jai Chen while seeking cure for her damaged spirit
Relationships
Jai Long's protective bond with his sister remains constant throughout the series, serving as his primary motivation and moral anchor as he risks everything to find a cure for her damaged spirit.
Initially bound by a soul oath as subordinate to the Jai clan patriarch, their relationship deteriorates as Jai Long grows disillusioned with clan politics and eventually breaks free from his obligations.
Begins as a bitter rival seeking revenge for Sandviper Kral's death, evolves through their scheduled duel into a relationship of mutual respect as both characters grow beyond their initial antagonism.
Forms a temporary alliance based on shared vengeance for Kral's death, which dissolves as their respective paths diverge and Jai Long moves beyond his need for external allies.
Engages in combat on Shiryu Mountain where he demonstrates honor by sparing her life after her advancement, establishing a brief but respectful rivalry that doesn't extend beyond this encounter.
Key Events
Book Appearances
Blackflame
First appears Ch 1