Transmigrator vs Reincarnator
I have recently noticed that for some people, those 2 TOTCF terms have caused confusion, so let me explain them. (It would be important to note that I have not yet read part 2, so if there is any new/additional information than that provided in part 1, it won't be mentioned).
TRANSMIGRATOR: This term is Cale's situation entirely. Basically, a transmigrator is someone who gets transported to another world and possesses someone else's body. Kim Rok Soo's soul was transported into Cale Henituse's body (and in this case Cale Henituse's soul was switched with Kim Rok Soo's, so now Cale's soul lives in Kim Rok Soo's body).
It's basically just a body swap. Kim Rok Soo was in his body, and he woke up in a different one. Woah! Transmigration ...
NOVEL SPOILERS (Context) : The reason that Cale's soul was transported was because of a deal that the Original!Cale made with the GoD. Now Original!Cale's soul inhabits Kim Rok Soo's body and Cale's soul who originated from Kim Rok Soo now lives in Cale Henituse's body. Think of it as a swap.
REINCARNATOR: The White Star is a reincarnator. Basically, the White Star lives multiple lives. Every time he dies, his soul is transported to another body where he re-begins his life. Think of it this way, when someone dies, their soul dies too, but the White Star's soul doesn't die, so instead it jumps to another body whenever the previous body dies.
NOVEL SPOILERS (Cause) : Of course, no being is just born a reincarnator. The reason that the White Star is a reincarnator is because of the curse that was put in place by Sheritt and the Dragon Slayers to protect her children. Basically, the curse states that whoever brings harm to the dragon children shall never be able to die and never be able to feel anything that brings them joy. The White Star broke that curse in his first life and is now a reincarnator, but he can't enjoy his life. He isn't able to sleep, to taste, to feel difference in temperature or even have people he cherishes because they will be taken away by the curse. And to think that he chose this life just because he wanted to become strong and dominate the world like the Ancient White Star.
I didn't think people would get confused over this, because the meanings of the words are vastly different (and the novel explains it really well), but after reading the 5th post referring to Cale as a reincarnator (and occasionnaly WS as a transmigrator), ive had enough
