List of Xanth characters
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The following is a list of characters in the Xanth series of fantasy genre novels by Piers Anthony (b. 1934).
Major characters
Magicians
The Magicians are a subset of fictional characters in the series. They are usually humans and possess powerful magical abilities. As such, they are the only humans able to take the role of King of Human Xanth. While this role previously could not be held by Sorceresses (female Magicians), they were later allowed to become Kings of Xanth.
Arnolde
Arnolde, a rare centaur magician, is introduced in Centaur Aisle. Initially, his talent is described as the ability to generate an aisle of magic around his body when he is in Mundania. When Arnolde is ninety, his magic is discovered and he is banished from Centaur Isle by his fellow centaurs. Arnolde is well regarded by humans; his magical ability enabled the rescue of King Trent and Queen Iris from a Mundanian prison.
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