1 | -> To those who are lost and seek to find\ |
2 | a way to leave their past behind:\ |
3 | your search is done, so have no fear;\ |
4 | the door is always open here. |
5 | |
6 | Hidden away behind a number of Doors all over the world, the enigmatic House opens to those who it deems worthy, granting access to the mysteries within. |
7 | |
8 | The books tell the story of Alexis Stormbraid, as she is drawn into the depths of the House and those who seek its power. |
9 | |
10 | ---- |
11 | !!''House of Doors'' contains examples of: |
12 | |
13 | * CityWithNoName: The city the entire story takes place in is never named. |
14 | * DieOrFly: Invoked (in the other order). The threat of death serves as a great incentive to learn quickly. |
15 | * MagicAndPowers: Keyholders and Evil Wizards have access to a wide array of magical abilities. |
16 | %%** EmotionSuppression |
17 | %%** {{Familiar}} |
18 | %%** HealingFactor |
19 | %%** MemoryPalace |
20 | %%** MindOverMatter |
21 | %%** PhotographicMemory |
22 | %%** PlayingWithFire |
23 | %%** ShockAndAwe |
24 | * SuperpowerfulGenetics: The children of those who know magic are more able to learn it themselves. |
25 | %%** SuperReflexes |
26 | %%** SuperSpeed |
27 | %%** SuperStrength |
28 | * MagicalLibrary: The centerpiece of the House is its Library, the home to the {{Spell Book}}s of magical lore that separates Keyholders from normal people. |
29 | * OffingTheOffspring: Attempted. [[spoiler:Kevin attempts to kill Alexis, his daughter, indirectly, by placing a bounty on her head.]] |
30 | * {{Patricide}}: [[spoiler:Alexis cancels the bounty on her by killing her dad, who placed it there.]] |
31 | * PortalDoor: The only way into the House of Doors is through one of its Doors, which function as portals, but only for those who are allowed. |
32 | * PriceOnTheirHead: Throughout the book, various attackers show up to try and claim the bounty on Alexis's head. |
33 | * ThereAreNoTherapists: Firmly averted by [[TheShrink Alice]]. |
34 | * WeirdnessCensor: Those who aren't directly involved in magical events never remember them and information about it fails to spread. |
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