# A Spell for Chameleon  Author:: Piers Anthony ## Highlights > No one could remain in Xanth after his twenty-fifth birthday unless he demonstrated a magic talent. ([Location 89](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B000FBFOFU&location=89)) > Complete peace is an insidious thing.” “Yes …” he breathed. No violence, no distress—just loss of initiative. ([Location 537](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B000FBFOFU&location=537)) > Crombie put his hand to his beard, pondering. He was rather handsome in that pose. “I can tell you the direction.” He closed his eyes, put out his right hand, and slowly rotated. When his pointing finger stabilized, he opened his eyes. “Magician’s that way. That’s my talent—direction. I can tell you where anything is.” ([Location 1729](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B000FBFOFU&location=1729)) --- Title: A Spell for Chameleon Author: Piers Anthony Tags: readwise, books date: 2024-01-30 --- # A Spell for Chameleon  Author:: Piers Anthony ## AI-Generated Summary None ## Highlights > No one could remain in Xanth after his twenty-fifth birthday unless he demonstrated a magic talent. ([Location 89](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B000FBFOFU&location=89)) > Complete peace is an insidious thing.” “Yes …” he breathed. No violence, no distress—just loss of initiative. ([Location 537](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B000FBFOFU&location=537)) > Crombie put his hand to his beard, pondering. He was rather handsome in that pose. “I can tell you the direction.” He closed his eyes, put out his right hand, and slowly rotated. When his pointing finger stabilized, he opened his eyes. “Magician’s that way. That’s my talent—direction. I can tell you where anything is.” ([Location 1729](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B000FBFOFU&location=1729))