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Blooded was a novel written by Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Synopsis
Chirayoju, an ancient Chinese vampire, and Sanno, a Japanese Mountain King, have been fighting for years. Their spirits were imprisoned in a sword by a curse. The sword arrives in Sunnydale and while viewing the Japanese exhibit at the museum Willow becomes possessed by the spirit of Chirayoju and Xander, later on, becomes possessed by the spirit of Sanno. Buffy must figure out a way to stop the two spirits without killing her own friends. During the final battle, when the fight takes an ugly turn, Buffy must also keep her own spirit alive.
Appearances
- Buffy Summers
- Rupert Giles
- Xander Harris
- Cordelia Chase
- Willow Rosenberg
- Angel
- Oz
- Snyder
- Sheila Rosenberg
- King Lear (vampire)
- Lord Chirayoju (Chinese Demon Sorcerer)
- Sanno (Japanese Mountain King)
- Kobo (Watcher)
- Emperor Kammu
- Amaterasu (Japanese Goddess)
- Kobe Sensui
Behind the Scenes
- Cordelia says that Xander "does not usually snore" suggesting they have slept together. However, Xander remains a virgin until The Zeppo.
- Buffy briefly references a sleazy boy who gropes any girl who sits in front of him. This character is given the name Greg Rucka in homage to the comic book writer. Coincidentally, Rucka would later write an entry of Tales of the Slayer.
- Setting: Season 3
International Titles
- Dutch: Het Bloedspoor (The Blood Trail)
- German: Das Blutschwert (The Blood Sword)
- French: La Piste des Guerriers (Track Warriors)
- Portuguese: Duelo Sangrento (Bloody Duel)
- Indonesian: Berdarah (Bloody)
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original photo for cover
Cover in the Netherlands