| Erik the Viking is a bold, brave Viking warrior who realizes that he cannot sleep in peace until he finds the mythical "land where the sun goes at night," a place of endless fertility where none have to want for anything. He assembles an equally bold crew of tough, mostly loyal fellow Vikings to embark with him on his ship Golden Dragon and find the mythical realm.
In a series of episodic adventures, Erik and his men encounter many dangers, including the Dogfighters, the sea dragon and ferocious storms. Their most persistent antagonist is an evil trickster called the Old Man of the Sea, who three times tries to deceive Erik and his men. They come across many strange realms, especially when they sail off the edge of the world, must get through the vast waterfall and explore realms beneath the lip of the world. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - scarey (primal ax-wielding fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Descript. of chases or violence - 30 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Age: - long-lived adults Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can cast all sorts of spells Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - general past Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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