# Shorzon the Sorcerer — Short Fiction character guide

> Shorzon the Sorcerer in Short Fiction by Poul Anderson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Shorzon

**First appearance:** 0000-star-ship

## Who they are

A sorcerer or magician from a fantasy setting.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/i)

Sorcerer and advisor to Khroman, feared at court.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/ii)

Visits Corun in his cell, proposes a deal to seek the Xanthi's help, and demonstrates sorcery by transforming into a monster.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iii)

Interrogates Corun about the Xanthi; methodically gathers facts; maintains authority over the crew.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iv)

Demands the crew row despite exhaustion, is overruled by Corun and Chryseis.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/v)

Casts an invisibility spell on the ship and remains in a trance to maintain it.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/vi)

Engages in a magical duel with King Tsathu and asserts authority over the human group.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/vii)

Sits unmoving, invited to feast with King Tsathu; Corun does not trust him.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/viii)

Killed by Imazu; his head is presented as proof.

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