![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As they travel, she educates him about the violent history of how humans came to Xanth. Cherie, a friendly centaur, comes to his aid and helps Bink travel closer to Humphrey's castle. Bink's first adversary is Chester, a mean centaur. He is bedeviled by some creatures and plants, but aided, protected or taught by others. On the long journey to Good Magician Humphrey, Bink overcomes many obstacles. If he is unable to demonstrate a magical talent by then, Bink will be exiled from Xanth, the only home he has ever known. Although Bink is reluctant to seek Humphrey's help because the magician's price is one year of servitude, he relents, as his twenty-fifth birthday is only a month away. After the chameleon is gone, Bink discusses his problem with Sabrina, who urges him to seek the advice of the Good Magician Humphrey. As the story opens, Bink is near his home, watching a chameleon change its appearance and ultimately lose its life to a moth hawk, which foreshadows several events to come. He does have the affection of Sabrina, a beautiful girl he wants to marry, and the love of his parents, Roland and Bianca. Although he has physical strength, Bink is treated badly by his peers and lacks self-esteem. His home is the North Village of Xanth, a land of magic, where everyone and everything has at least a minor magical capability however, Bink has none. Bink is a likable young man, with a rare handicap. ![]()
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