Wizardology: A Guide to Wizards of the World (Ologies)

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For any apprentice determined to learn the arcane arts of wizardry, could there be a better teacher than . . . Merlin himself? Originally discovered in 1588, this remarkable text by history's most respected wizard is revealed to the world for the very first time. Lavishly illustrated by four delicate artists, Wizardology's intricate design even conceals a series of hidden symbols that spell out a secret message when their code is deciphered -- if the reader is clever enough to find them. Aspiring wizards can tune in to the age-old wisdom of Merlin with this dazzling compendium of all things magical, unveiling novelty elements throughout. Anthropomorphic Personification: The four spirits in Wizardology are the personifications of both the seasons and the four elements. Gladde represents spring and water, Pranxtor represents summer and fire, Jaypes represents fall and air, and Larfor represents winter and earth. Pegasus: Winged horses are native to the eastern Mediterranean, can be used as steeds and are a favorite food of griffins. Velhologia on perusopas lapselle, joka haaveilee velhoksi (tai noidaksi) ryhtymistä. Kirjan on kirjoittanut Merlin, joka käytti viimeiset voimansa tammeen vangittuna, jotta tammi kaadettaisiin ja siitä tehtiin tämä kirja.

Kit, Borys (June 13, 2008). "Universal acquires 'Dragonology' rights". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 13, 2008 . Retrieved August 6, 2016.Treasure Map: Lubber finds one to Arabella Drummond's treasure in the beginning of Pirateology, but with a vital piece missing, it's basically useless. The piece Lubber recovers before his death from the marooned member of Drummond's crew is stored in the hidden cache of the journal's last envelope, and the coded message reveals the treasure to be hidden in the northwest corner of the Krakatoa Island which was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1883.

What Measure Is a Non-Human?: Played with in Monsterology. Sphinxes, cyclopes, fauns, centaurs and gorgons are listed as man-like beasts and mostly described as intelligent animals, despite sphinxes being noted as highly intelligent and capable of speech, cyclopes being credited with having built ancient Cretan ruins and fauns and centaurs both crafting and using complex tools. Giants and gnomes, by contrast, are noted to be as intelligent as humans and only given cursory descriptions, as the narrator says that a zoology book isn't the right place to talk about them. And I Must Scream: The witch Vivienne trapped Merlin’s spirit in an oak tree while he was asleep. He stayed like this for years until he managed the get the tree cut down and made into the Wizardology book. It’s implied he’s still in it as you’re reading it. Always a Bigger Fish: Monsterology's chapter on aquatic creatures employs this in regard to sea monster food chains. Sea serpents prey on whales, krakens prey on both whales and sea serpents and leviathans happily eat whales, sea serpents and krakens alike. All of the dragons are classified in the genus Draco. This is a real genus, and it is occupied by several species of gliding lizard from southeast Asia. Because the dragons in the books are look nothing like that lizard, they cannot be members of that genus. Sir Lancelot Marshall is the last descendant of William Marshall, and his squire is the last descendant of Sir Bedivere himself.It's explained that dragons' fire breath is generated by a form of combustible venom. Except venom is a protein, which doesn't burn. It also doesn't explain how the Frost Dragon is able to breathe ice. In Dinosaurology, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World was actually based off of the expedition of Percy Fawcett, the explorer who discovered Yannapalu. Steampunk: Some of the books go into it, but Illusionology (set in 1915) takes the cake, having lots of gear imagery and motifs on it, as well as discussing early electric technology and automatons. Irony: Several historical figures throughout history in the series are implied to have been vampires. Despite all his brutality and sheer depravity, Vlad the Impaler was not one of them.