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The fabled Well of the furies holds the power to transform ordinary men and women into heroes-and villains--mighty enough to rival the demigods of Greek myth. In 1930, as economic catastrophe and poliltical upheaval blight the world, two friends uncover the well's secret. The two men will... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Statesman: Marcus Cole, the leader of the Freedom Phalanx and main character. He and his best friend/adopted brother received their powers from the Well of the Furies simultaneously, though Marcus obtained the powers of Zeus and Stefan was imbued with the power and spirit of Hades.
- Lord Recluse: Stefan Richter, main antagonist and leader of Arachnos. He and Marcus served together in World War I and formed a band of high-profile thieves to make a living after the war ended.
Setting & Locations edit
The first handful of chapters take place in a number of places throughout the world as Marcus and Stefan's band of thieves pilfer artifacts which offer clues to discovering the Well of the Furies. The rest of the novel occurs in a fictional city in Rhode Island.
- Paragon City: Labeled "The Birthplace of Tomorrow", Paragon City is a fictional utopia located in Rhode Island and is home to the best and brightest on both sides of the law. It is the titular "City of Heroes".
Organizations edit
- The Freedom Phalanx: A team of heroes founded by Statesman.
- Arachnos: An evil organization lead by Lord Recluse.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Robert Weinberg (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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