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Spellsinger is a series of fantasy books written by [[Alan Dean Foster]]. At present they number eight books, though it seems unlikely that anymore will be written. |
'''Spellsinger''' is a series of fantasy books written by [[Alan Dean Foster]]. At present they number eight books, though it seems unlikely that anymore will be written. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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The story initially deals with the character of [[Jonathon Thomas Meriweather]], shortened later to Jon-Tom, when he is unwillingly pulled into a fantasy world by the turtle wizard [[Clothahump]]. Having been, at the moment of his transportation, high on marijuana, Jon-Tom initially thinks it is all a dream brought on by the narcotics he has been using. He soon finds out differently and that he is in an unfamiliar world with little prospect of returning home anytime soon. |
The story initially deals with the character of [[Jonathon Thomas Meriweather]], shortened later to Jon-Tom, when he is unwillingly pulled into a fantasy world by the turtle wizard [[Clothahump]]. Having been, at the moment of his transportation, high on marijuana, Jon-Tom initially thinks it is all a dream brought on by the narcotics he has been using. He soon finds out differently and that he is in an unfamiliar world with little prospect of returning home anytime soon. |
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The world of Spellsinger is largely inhabitated by animals that are similar to those found on Earth, but they are different in the sense that they are bipedal and are intelligent. Humans far from being the dominant species here are equal to others. The threat to the Western areas are from the [[Plated Folk]], larger versions of Earth style insects, though strangely enough, [[Spiders]] are not included in with insects like the [[centipedes]] and [[beetles]]. Spiders have their own society known as [[The Weavers]], and are highly isolationist. |
The world of Spellsinger is largely inhabitated by animals that are similar to those found on Earth, but they are different in the sense that they are bipedal and are intelligent. Humans far from being the dominant species here are equal to others. The threat to the Western areas are from the [[Plated Folk]], larger versions of Earth style insects, though strangely enough, [[Spiders]] are not included in with insects like the [[centipedes]] and [[beetles]]. Spiders have their own society known as [[The Weavers]], and are highly isolationist. |
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==Main characters== |
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Many of the primary characters in each of the books only appear for that volume, however, there are a number of characters who appear in the majority of the series. |
Many of the primary characters in each of the books only appear for that volume, however, there are a number of characters who appear in the majority of the series. |
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Mudge is an otter, a womaniser, a thief and a gambler. These traits seem to be common to the otter species in the Spellsinger world, but Mudge takes it to the extreme. He initially encounters Jon-Tom after more or less colliding with him. It's Mudge who convinces Jon-Tom that he is not dreaming by sticking a sword in him. |
Mudge is an otter, a womaniser, a thief and a gambler. These traits seem to be common to the otter species in the Spellsinger world, but Mudge takes it to the extreme. He initially encounters Jon-Tom after more or less colliding with him. It's Mudge who convinces Jon-Tom that he is not dreaming by sticking a sword in him. |
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Revision as of 13:21, 11 March 2006
Spellsinger is a series of fantasy books written by Alan Dean Foster. At present they number eight books, though it seems unlikely that anymore will be written.
These volumes are
- Spellsinger (1983)
- The Hour of the Gate (1984)
- The Day of the Dissonance (1984)
- The Moment of the Magician (1984)
- The Paths of the Perambulator (1985)
- The Time of the Transferance (1987)
- Son of Spellsinger (1993)
- Chorus Skating (1994)
Background
The story initially deals with the character of Jonathon Thomas Meriweather, shortened later to Jon-Tom, when he is unwillingly pulled into a fantasy world by the turtle wizard Clothahump. Having been, at the moment of his transportation, high on marijuana, Jon-Tom initially thinks it is all a dream brought on by the narcotics he has been using. He soon finds out differently and that he is in an unfamiliar world with little prospect of returning home anytime soon.
The world of Spellsinger is largely inhabitated by animals that are similar to those found on Earth, but they are different in the sense that they are bipedal and are intelligent. Humans far from being the dominant species here are equal to others. The threat to the Western areas are from the Plated Folk, larger versions of Earth style insects, though strangely enough, Spiders are not included in with insects like the centipedes and beetles. Spiders have their own society known as The Weavers, and are highly isolationist.
Main characters
Many of the primary characters in each of the books only appear for that volume, however, there are a number of characters who appear in the majority of the series.
Jonathon Thomas Meriweather-Jon Tom
Jonathon Thomas Meriweather is a student in law at UCLA who is pulled through to this world from Earth by the wizard Clothahump. Since he was on hallucinogenic drugs at the time, he initially thinks he is dreaming. He gets the name Jon-Tom from Mudge the otter, who regards his full name as too long-winded. Jon-Tom is an easy going person, a bit naive, and also someone who seems to look for the best in people. His social skills seem a bit awkward, especially in Mudges world and he makes a few faux-pas.
Mudge
Mudge is an otter, a womaniser, a thief and a gambler. These traits seem to be common to the otter species in the Spellsinger world, but Mudge takes it to the extreme. He initially encounters Jon-Tom after more or less colliding with him. It's Mudge who convinces Jon-Tom that he is not dreaming by sticking a sword in him.