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Description
Second in the Gaean Trilogy . Human explorers have entered the sprawling mind of the alien Gaea. Now they must fight her will. For she is much too powerful. And definitely insane.
Summary
The second book in what is unofficially known as the Gaean Trilogy, Wizard expands the story of Cirocco Jones, who has become the Wizard charged with keeping Titanides alive as a race. Unfortunately, Cirocco has become an alcoholic due to the strain of her responsibilities, and her friend Gaby... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Cirocco Jones: Captain of the NASA ship the DSV Ringmaster, a tall career woman who finds her self in a strange world populated by even stranger characters, living an adventure of her life.
- Gaby Plauget: Cirocco's second-in-command, Gaby is her lifeline, especially during the events of the second book, Wizard. She's the one charged with making sure day-to-day things run as smoothly as possible on Gaea.
- Chris Major: Earlier known as Chris'fer Minor, he suffered from psychotic episodes and came to seek help from Gaea. She promised to heal him if he performed a heroic deed for her. He joins the pilgrimage run by Cirocco, and falls in love on the way.
- Robin the Nine-Fingered: Robin, a member of a group of latter day witches, has a strange epilepsy that only manifests itself in gravity higher than the Moon's. She, like Chris came to Gaea seeking a cure for her illness, but under her own conditions. A strong-willed young woman, she goes though an ordeal and finds that people don't necessarily fall into sharply delineated categories set out by her coven.
- Valiha (Aeolian Solo) Madrigal: Valiha is a young Titanide, very mature for her age, who came to the festival out of the desire to have a child of her own - literally, since she planned to conceive an Aeolian Solo. She joins the pilgrimage in the hope that taking part in it will leave her in good graces with the Wizard. She shares some of her surprisingly sharp insight on humans and opens the eyes of a fellow pilgrim to true love.
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Table of Contents
Prologue: Fairest of the Fair
Flag of Caprice
The Mad Major
The Screamer
Little Giant
Prince Charming
Tent City
Harmony Heaven
The Aviator
The Free Lance
The Melody Shop
The Purple Carnival
The Bride Elect
Hospitality
Gingeroso
The Enchanted Cat
The Circumnavigator’s Club
Recognicion
Wide Awake
Eternal Youth
Resumption
Hands Across the Sea
The Idol’s Eye
Tempest and Tranquil
The Grotto
Inglesina
Path of Glory
Burst of Flame
Triana
Across the Sands
Rolling Thunder
Heat Lightning
The Vanished Army
Firebrand
Revelation
Runaway
Carry On
West End
Bravura
The Outpost
Proud Heritage
Entry of the Gladiators
Battle of the Winds
The Thin Red Line
Thunder and Blazes
Fame and Fortune
Epilogue: Semper Fidelis
Titanide Sexual Ensembles
End
Authors & Contributors
- John Varley (Author)
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