Xanth #2

The Source of Magic

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Ordered by King Trent to determine the source of Xanth's magic, Bink and his companions were harried by an unseen enemy determined to thwart them. When even their protector turned against them, Bink still managed to reach his goal and carry out the King's orders...but the king did not expect Bink's next act--to destroy utterly the magic of Xanth!

326 pages, Paperback

First published February 1,1979

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Format
326 pages, Paperback
Published
June 23, 1997 by Del Rey
ISBN
9780345418500
ASIN
0345418506
Language
English
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  • Siren

    Siren

    Race: nymphTalent: Luring men with her musicDescription: Siren has a magnificent voice and a magical dulcimer with which she enchants men luring them to her island. She is married to Morris the Merman and is the mother of Cyrus....

  • Cherie

    Cherie

    Race: centaurTalent: beautyDescription: Married to Chester, and dam of Chet and Chem. She has trouble coming to terms with her own, or any other centaurs talent.more...

  • Bink

    Bink

    Race: humanTalent: Protection from magicDescription: The son of Roland and Bianca `who was banished for his apparent lack of talent. He was later recognized as Magician when the true nature of his powers became clear. He is married to Chameleon, and fathe...

  • Chester

    Chester

    Race: centaurTalent: Conjuring a silver fluteDescription: A strong-willed centaur with a homely face, but handsome hindquarters. He is married to Cherie, sire of Chem and Chet, and nephew of Herman the Hermit. The flute that he conjures plays beautiful mu...

  • Crombie

    Crombie

    Race: humanTalent: DirectionDescription: Humfrey and Sofias soldier son. Spoiled by Demoness Metria as a child, he hated women for a time. However, he later marries Jewel the Nymph, and becomes the father of Tandy. His talent allows him to point to ...

  • Beauregard

    Beauregard

    Race: DemonDescription: A friend of Humfreys. He is highly educated, and is writing a doctoral thesis: "Fallibilities of Other Intelligent Life in Xanth". He is only moderately demonic-looking: his horns are vestigial, and his tail is tufted, not ba...

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