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"Yon Ill Wind" follows the Baldwin family from Mundania as they are swept into the fantastical world of Xanth by a powerful, mischievous hurricane named Happy Bottom. In this strange land, the family encounters the demonic entity X(A/N)th, who has entered a peculiar pact with Demon JU(P/I)ter. The deal entails a bizarre quest involving a tear and leads to X(A/N)th’s accidental transformation into a dragon‑ass. Meanwhile, Nimby, the demonic alter‑ego of X(A/N)th, meets and influences the character Chlorine, granting her extraordinary beauty and talents. Together, the family must help banish the chaotic hurricane from Xanth, navigating the realm’s unique logic and whimsical challenges.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Piers Anthony
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