Synopsis
Beyond the Good, tells the story of Ptolemy, an Egyptian ruler from long ago, A magician that believes in peace with the demon world. Whilst dabbling in the dark arts he discovers the formula for a portal to the demon world. The demon portal requires help from 3 willing demons. He summons four demons; Affa, Penrenutet, Teti and Bartimaeus.
To get a demon to cooperate willingly you have to give them freedom and have a reason to summon them. Ptolemy had Teti help him to build a tomb for his father who was being mummified, Affa cast spells to protect the people and Penrenutet make sure that there would be enough food and water to last through the drought season.
Bartimaeus was given the job of repairing the Great Wall of Karnak. Ptolemy got along best with Bartimaeus. When the demons had finished there work he gave them freedom, but could not afford to let them out of his power. He explained to Bartimaeus his plan and he agreed. Penrenutet tried to charge at him so Ptolemy sent him back to his world. Teti and Affa agreed on the deal of being given a home in the human world for a week after the portal was built.
His cousin, the heir to the throne is scared of Ptolemy’s power over the demons and of his magic, plots to kill him and his demons. Ptolemy visits Bartimaeus in the other world and they become good friends. After returning he is weakened extremely. His cousin, motepal, seizes his Chance.
Who will suffer? Will the demons live? How will Motepal strike? Purchase a copy of Jonathan Stroud’s Fantasy Masterpiece ‘Beyond the good’ to find out.
To get a demon to cooperate willingly you have to give them freedom and have a reason to summon them. Ptolemy had Teti help him to build a tomb for his father who was being mummified, Affa cast spells to protect the people and Penrenutet make sure that there would be enough food and water to last through the drought season.
Bartimaeus was given the job of repairing the Great Wall of Karnak. Ptolemy got along best with Bartimaeus. When the demons had finished there work he gave them freedom, but could not afford to let them out of his power. He explained to Bartimaeus his plan and he agreed. Penrenutet tried to charge at him so Ptolemy sent him back to his world. Teti and Affa agreed on the deal of being given a home in the human world for a week after the portal was built.
His cousin, the heir to the throne is scared of Ptolemy’s power over the demons and of his magic, plots to kill him and his demons. Ptolemy visits Bartimaeus in the other world and they become good friends. After returning he is weakened extremely. His cousin, motepal, seizes his Chance.
Who will suffer? Will the demons live? How will Motepal strike? Purchase a copy of Jonathan Stroud’s Fantasy Masterpiece ‘Beyond the good’ to find out.