description Magician: Apprentice Overview
Magician: Apprentice is a classic epic fantasy novel by Raymond E. Feist, first published in 1982 as the first half of the larger book Magician. The story follows a young orphan named Pug who is apprenticed to a master magician in the Kingdom of the Isles on the world of Midkemia. The narrative establishes a sprawling conflict triggered by a portal that connects Midkemia to the alien Tsurani empire, forcing Pug to rapidly master his newly discovered magical talents.
It is a foundational text aimed at readers of portal fantasy and classic world-building.
help Magician: Apprentice FAQ
Why is Magician: Apprentice sometimes sold simply as Magician?
Raymond E. Feist originally wrote Magician as one novel, but its US paperback edition was divided into Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master. Some later editions restore the story as a single volume.
Who are Pug and Tomas in Magician: Apprentice?
Pug is an orphan who becomes magician Kulgan's apprentice at Castle Crydee. His friend Tomas begins a different transformation after discovering ancient armor connected to the Valheru.
What starts the Riftwar in Magician: Apprentice?
A storm wreck deposits a foreign warrior and strange equipment near Crydee, revealing an invasion from the world of Kelewan. The invaders are the Tsurani, who reach Midkemia through magical rifts.
What book comes after Magician: Apprentice?
The direct continuation is Magician: Master, which completes Pug's original story. Feist's Riftwar Saga then continues with Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon.
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