Macros the Black
Encyclopedia
Macros the Black is fictional character in Raymond E. Feist
's Riftwar Saga and Serpentwar Saga
series of books. He is a magician who lived on Sorcerer's Isle, a small island surrounded by treacherous currents and many rocks.
Macros the Black is probably one of the most powerful and knowledgeable magicians in Midkemia
. He is not restricted to one path of magic (Greater Path or Lesser Path) but is a follower of all paths. He acted as a mentor to Pug
. Details of his life are revealed throughout the series and he recites an autobiography to Pug and Tomas in A Darkness at Sethanon
.
He claimed to have been born on a distant planet and to have lived for time immemorial. In the Serpentwar Saga though, this autobiography was revealed as a lie. He was born in The Empire of Kesh and is said to be around 500 years old in Rage of a Demon King
.
He has one daughter, Miranda, with a woman who would later become the Emerald Queen of Novindus.
. He is responsible for Tomas acquiring the mantle of the Dragonlords and assists Pug with his training. He also manipulates the Elves into betraying the peace agreement between the Emperor of the Tsurani and the King of the Isles in order to terminate the rift between the two worlds. At the end of the novel, he bequeathes Sorcerer's Isle to Pug and, when the story ends, is believed to be dead.
Gathis will eventually be revealed as the last of a race of beings who worship the God of Magic. His role is to attach himself to the current agent of the lost god in order to aid the return of the God of Magic.
Raymond E. Feist
Raymond Elias Feist is an American author who primarily writes fantasy fiction. He is best known for The Riftwar Cycle series of novels and short stories. His books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 15 million copies.- Biography :Raymond E...
's Riftwar Saga and Serpentwar Saga
The Serpentwar Saga
The Serpentwar Saga is a series of fantasy novels set in Midkemia by the author Raymond E. Feist. The novels revolve around two characters, Erik von Darkmoor and Roo Avery and also includes a host of previous characters from past novels, including Nakor, Pug, Macros the Black, Calis and Jimmy...
series of books. He is a magician who lived on Sorcerer's Isle, a small island surrounded by treacherous currents and many rocks.
Macros the Black is probably one of the most powerful and knowledgeable magicians in Midkemia
Midkemia
Midkemia is a fictional world created by a fantasy role-playing group and popularized by Raymond E. Feist where most of the Riftwar books take place...
. He is not restricted to one path of magic (Greater Path or Lesser Path) but is a follower of all paths. He acted as a mentor to Pug
Pug (fictional character)
Pug, also known as Milamber , is a fictional character appearing in the novels of Raymond E. Feist. He is the protagonist in Feist's first novel, and the first novel of the Riftwar Saga, Magician...
. Details of his life are revealed throughout the series and he recites an autobiography to Pug and Tomas in A Darkness at Sethanon
A Darkness at Sethanon
A Darkness at Sethanon is the third and final book in The Riftwar Saga. It details how Murmandamus, a new prince of the Dark Brotherhood, marshals the forces of the Moredhel and invades the kingdom, with the intent of finding the Lifestone, a powerful relic with which he will be able to destroy...
.
He claimed to have been born on a distant planet and to have lived for time immemorial. In the Serpentwar Saga though, this autobiography was revealed as a lie. He was born in The Empire of Kesh and is said to be around 500 years old in Rage of a Demon King
Rage of a Demon King
-External links:* on Feist's website...
.
He has one daughter, Miranda, with a woman who would later become the Emerald Queen of Novindus.
Magician
During the first Riftwar, he manipulates the actions of several characters including Tomas and PugPug (fictional character)
Pug, also known as Milamber , is a fictional character appearing in the novels of Raymond E. Feist. He is the protagonist in Feist's first novel, and the first novel of the Riftwar Saga, Magician...
. He is responsible for Tomas acquiring the mantle of the Dragonlords and assists Pug with his training. He also manipulates the Elves into betraying the peace agreement between the Emperor of the Tsurani and the King of the Isles in order to terminate the rift between the two worlds. At the end of the novel, he bequeathes Sorcerer's Isle to Pug and, when the story ends, is believed to be dead.
A Darkness at Sethanon
As this novel begins, Pug and Tomas find Macros within the garden of The City Forever. He claims that he was imprisoned by the Valheru and deprived of his powers there. Upon the Valheru’s defeat, however, his powers were returned, but his time upon Midkemia was over and he and his goblin-like majordomo Gathis left to travel to someplace else (a mystery).Rage of a Demon King
As Pug searches for Macros the Black, he travels to the Pavilion of the Gods, where he discovers that Macros is trying to merge with the consciousness of Sarig, effectively assuming the identity of the dead God of Magic, only to be called back by Pug. During the course of the Serpentwar, Macros seemingly sacrifices himself by entering the Fifth Circle of Hell to distract the Demon King Maarg while Pug seals the rift behind them.Gathis will eventually be revealed as the last of a race of beings who worship the God of Magic. His role is to attach himself to the current agent of the lost god in order to aid the return of the God of Magic.