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"Magician: Master" is the second half of Raymond E. Feist's classic epic fantasy novel "Magician," which was originally published in 1982 and later split into two volumes. The narrative follows the protagonist Pug, who is enslaved on the alien world of Kelewan and eventually trained in the higher magic of the Tsurani Great Ones under the name Milamber. His mastery of this new sorcery proves crucial in bringing the Riftwar to a close and saving his homeworld of Midkemia.
The book is a foundational text for fans of portal fantasy and large-scale world-building.
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Is Magician: Master a standalone novel or part of a larger book?
'Magician: Master' is the second half of Raymond E. Feist's epic fantasy novel 'Magician,' which was originally published as a single volume in 1982. The book was split into 'Magician: Apprentice' and 'Magician: Master' for its paperback release, so 'Master' is a direct continuation rather than a true sequel.
What happens to Pug in Magician: Master?
In 'Magician: Master,' Pug is enslaved on the alien world of Kelewan after being captured during the Riftwar. He eventually trains as a Great One in the Tsurani magical tradition, gaining immense power while navigating the deadly political intrigues of the Kelewan imperial court.
What is the Riftwar in Raymond E. Feist's series?
The Riftwar is the central conflict of Feist's debut novel, a war between the medieval world of Midkemia and the empire of Kelewan, connected by a magical space-time rift. It drives the plot of 'Magician' and establishes the foundational lore for the broader Riftwar Saga, one of the most expansive fantasy series in publication.
What books come after Magician: Master in the Riftwar Saga?
After 'Magician: Apprentice' and 'Magician: Master,' the Riftwar Saga continues with 'Silverthorn' and concludes with 'A Darkness at Sethanon.' Feist went on to write dozens of additional novels set in the same universe, making the Riftwar cycle one of the longest-running fantasy series by a single author.
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