There are occasional mild sex references as men are named as eunuchs and it is commented that one has never 'tasted sensual pleasure'.

There are multiple scenes of battle violence as two opposing sides fight using swords and bows and arrows. Numerous characters are struck down with sword blows but there is only occasional sight of blood on clothes or skin in the aftermath. A couple of people are impaled on swords without any detail of the inflicted wounds. Others are struck down with arrows.