Farseekers

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The Farseekers is a science fiction novel by Isobelle Carmody, set in a post apocalyptic world. It is the second book in the Obernewtyn Chronicles.

Plot introduction

When the Great White scourges the earth, the surviving mutants develop extraordinary mind powers. Feared and despised by the tyrannical ruling council, the Misfits are persecuted and forced into hiding...

Now their refuge, Obernewtyn, is under threat. Only Elspeth and her allies have any hope of resisting the forces of evil. But even with their mysterious powers, can they survive the treacherous journey?

So much is at stake. And time is running out...

sent on an expedition to the lowlands Elspeth Gordie Guildmistress of the farseekers sets out on a quest with a team of other misfits to recover a before time library and rescue a powerful misfit. But will they make it back in time to save Obernewtyn before the pass closes with snow or is it too late for Elspeth.

Characters in "Farseekers"

The story is told through the first person point of view of Elspeth Gordie.

• Elspeth Gordie, A talented Misfit, Guildmistress of the Farseekers.
• Rushton Seraphim, A misfit with latent talents, heir to and Master of Obernewtyn.
• Ariel, A misfit with a defective mind, currently a spy for Henry Druid on the Council
• Matthew, A talented Misfit, Guilden of the Farseekers
• Dameon, A blind talented Misfit, Guildmaster of the Empaths.
• Maryon, A talented Misfit, Guildmistress of the Futuretellers.
• Maruman, An enigmatic cat with prophetic tendencies.
• Gahltha, A black stallion, newly come to Obernewtyn with a dislike of humankind.
• Avra, A mare accompanying the expedition and Gahltha's mate.
• Jik, A former Herder Apprentice, member of the Empath guild.
• Darga, A dog, companion to Jik.
• Pavo, A talented misfit and Teknoguilder, accompanying the expedition.
• Kella, A talented misfit and Healer, accompanying the expedition.
• Domick, A talented misfit and Coercer, accompanying the expedition to Sutruim to ingratiate himself as a spy in The Council.
• Brydda Llewellyn, A notorious rebel and Seditioner; also known as the Black Dog.
• Dragon, A mysterious feral young Coercer-Empath who guards the ruins near Arborium.
• Henry Druid, Leader of the Druids.
• Erin, Henry Druid's daughter and Gilaine's twin sister.
• Gilaine, Erin's mute twin sister, a talented misfit.
• Atthis, Leader of the Agyllians.

Awards and nominations

• CBC Book of the Year

Honour Book - 1991 for The Farseekers: the Obernewtyn Chronicles

Release details

• 1990, Australia, Viking ISBN 0-670-83768-7, Pub date 1990 ?July, paperback (first edition)
• 1994, Australia, Scholastic Point ISBN 0-590-55495-6, Pub date ? July 1994, paperback
• 1997, UK, Penguin ISBN 0-14-013405-0, Pub date ? November 1997, paperback
• 2000, USA, Tor ISBN 0-312-86957-6, Pub date ? August 2000, hardback
• 2001, USA, Tor ISBN 0-8125-8423-6, Pub date ? July 2001, paperback
• 2003, USA, Starscape ISBN 0-7653-4271-5, Pub date ? June 2003, paperback

External links

• Obernewtyn.NET The Official Obernewtyn Chronicles Fan Club
• The Obernewtyn Chronicles series listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database