History Literature / Spellfall

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* BatheHerAndBringHerToMe: Non-villainous and non-sexual example. After Natalie escapes to the Council of Oq with the young boy Merlin, the Council insists that the two children bathe in a special cleansing pool before being brought to address them. Swimsuits are not provided, so Natalie cleans up in her underwear, while Merlin winds up diving in fully clothed, [[UnwantedRescue in a clumsy and unnecessary attempt to rescue her]] from eating a fruit he doesn't trust. Since he can't swim, the effort nearly drowns him instead.

* DirtyOldMan: It's implied, though not outright stated, that Hawk was involved in [[U taking Natalie's clothes]] while she was [[UndressingTheUnconscious unconscious]].

* FullyClothedNudity: Merlin blushes furiously when Natalie gets out of bed before he can warn her that Hawk took her clothes - even though she's wearing a shift that covers her to her knees. On realizing her state, however, Natalie reacts the same way, quickly wrapping up in a blanket. Possibly justified in that she's 12 and he's 11.

* DirtyOldMan: It's implied, though not outright stated, that Hawk was involved in [[ShamefulStrip taking Natalie's clothes]] while she was unconscious.

A children's {{Fantasy}} novel by Katherine Roberts, published in 2000. Twelve-year-old Natalie discovers that [[PortalFantasy her roots are in another world]] when she's kidnapped by the [[BigBad evil wizard Hawk]]. Her captor wants to make her one of his bonded spellmages, which will enable him and his Casters to receive [[ThirteenIsUnlucky the Power of Thirteen]], and invade the enchanted realm of Earthaven, which banished him long ago. Natalie must find aid from Hawk's intimidated apprentice/captive Merlin, the Spell Lords, and the few in her own world who know of Earthaven's existence.

* IneptMage: Merlin.

* MagicalLand: Earthaven

* WrongAssumption: Natalie doesn't believe that magic exists at first, and is quick to explain away effects as fireworks, pranks, psychology, etc. In the early chapters, this leads her to conclude that she's been kidnapped by a bizarre cult.

* ForgotICouldn'tSwim: As Natalie washes up in the cleansing pool, Merlin sees her about to eat a soulfruit, which the Casters have taught him is deadly. He dives in to try to save Natalie despite being unable to swim and instead has to be rescued by her.

* WrongGenreSavvy: Natalie doesn't believe that magic exists at first, and is quick to explain away effects as fireworks, pranks, psychology, etc. In the early chapters, this leads her to conclude that she's been kidnapped by a bizarre cult.

* MindWipe: It's Spell Lord policy to erase the memory of any [[{Muggles} non-magical humans]] who learn of them or Earthaven. They attempt this on Natalie's stepbrother Tim, but are interrupted.

* {{Familiar}}: Common, to the point where wizards often take their names from their familiar, such as Hawk, Merlin, etc. In worlds where a spell caster is unable to see, they can view their surroundings through the eyes of their familiar instead. However, the familiar can also be used to threaten and harm a wizard, as when Hawk first pulls a leg off of Natalie's spider Itsy, and then feeds the spider to his hawk in order to bind Natalie to his service. [[spoiler: It doesn't work because Itsy isn't her familiar.]]

A children's {{Fantasy}} novel by Katherine Roberts, published in 2000. Twelve-year-old Natalie discovers that [[PortalFantasy her roots are in another world]] when she's kidnapped by the [[BigBad evil wizard Hawk]]. Her captor wants to make her one of his bonded spellmages, which will enable him to receive [[ThirteenIsUnlucky the Power of Thirteen]], and invade the enchanted realm of Earthaven, which banished him long ago. Natalie must find aid from Hawk's intimidated apprentice/captive Merlin, the Spell Lords, and the few in her own world who know of Earthaven's existence.

* BatheHerAndBringHerToMe: Non-villainous and non-sexual example. After Natalie escapes to the Council of Oq with the young boy Merlin, the Council insists that the two children bathe in a special cleansing pool before being brought to address them. Swimsuits are not provided, so Natalie cleans up in her underwear, while Merlin winds up diving in fully clothed, [[UnwantedRescue in a clumsy attempt to rescue her from a possible danger that nearly drowns him instead.]]

* WorldTree: The Soultrees are so huge that walking from one end to another may take days. The trees also have numerous magical properties, such as providing food and shelter for mages, as well as [[spoiler: housing the souls of dead mages, which allows relatives to visit and speak with them]].

* BatheHerAndBringHerToMe: Non-villainous and non-sexual example. After escaping to the Council of Oq with the young boy Merlin ([[NamesTheSame no, not that one]]), the Council insists that the two children bathe in a special cleansing pool before being brought to address them. Swimsuits are not provided, so Natalie cleans up in her underwear, while Merlin winds up diving in fully clothed, [[UnwantedRescue in a clumsy attempt to rescue her from a possible danger that nearly drowns him instead.]]

* ObfuscatingStupidity: Natalie's father, Mr. Marlins, seems like a [[TheAlcoholic washed-up drunk]] with a CoolCar - until he finds out from her stepbrother Tim that Natalie has been kidnapped. He immediately knows why she's likely been taken, where to look and who to talk to, and takes Tim with him in hot pursuit. [[Spoiler: Granted, it's to offer Tim in exchange, but still.]]

* BatheHerAndBringHerToMe: Non-villainous and non-sexual example. After escaping to the Council of Oq with the young boy Merlin ([[NamesTheSame no, not that one]]), the Council insists that the two children bathe in a special cleansing pool before being brought to address them. Swimsuits are not provided, so Natalie cleans up in her underwear, while Merlin winds up diving in fully clothed, [[UnwantedRescue thinking that she's about to eat something poisonous.]]

A children's {{Fantasy}} novel by Katherine Roberts, published in 2000. Twelve-year-old Natalie discovers that [[PortalFantasy her roots are in another world]] when she's kidnapped by the [[BigBad evil wizard Hawk]]. Her captor wants to make her one of his bonded spellmages, which will enable him to receive [[13IsUnlucky the Power of Thirteen]], and invade the enchanted realm of Earthaven, which banished him long ago. Natalie must find aid from Hawk's intimidated apprentice/captive Merlin, the Spell Lords, and the few in her own world who know of Earthaven's existence.

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