The Legend of the Ice People
2012 e-book cover for the English e-book adaptation of Spellbound

AuthorMargit Sandemo
Original title
Sagan om Isfolket (Swedish)
LanguageNorwegian
GenreAdventure
Fantasy
Paranormal Romance
Historical
PublisherJentas
Published1982–1989

The Legend of the Ice People (in Norwegian language Sagan om Isfolket) is a 47-volume story of a family bloodline, first published in 1982.[1] The author of the series is Margit Sandemo. The novels are predominantly based in Scandinavia and focus on historical fact, but contain some fantastical elements. The first volume was released 1982, and the series became one of the best-selling series of novels in Scandinavia, with more than 39 million copies sold.[2]

The series was originally written in Swedish, but has been translated into over eight languages including Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Icelandic, Russian, Hungarian and English.

The book series consists of three parts where The Legend of the Ice People is part one. Part two is a spin-off series placed in the years between 1600 and 1700. It is also a prequel to book 31 The Ferry Man. (Swedish original title; Färjkarlen) Here we learn the background story of the mystical medallions that the characters Benedikte and Sander finds. This second series is called Häxmästaren in Swedish and translates to The Warlock. The scenery throughout the second series is mostly placed on Iceland, and in Norway, Sweden and Austria. It consists of 15 books, and other connections to The Legend of the Ice People are the spirits and souls of mostly Sol and Tengel the good. They come in later on in the series to help the Islandic warlock and his family.

The last part of the series is called Legenden om ljusets rike, which translates to The Legend of the Kingdom of Light. It is made of 20 books and merges the two series together, being a sequel to both series. It starts at the same moment and scene where The witch master ends in a cliffhanger. The story then flash forward to the 1990s, approximately 20–30 years after The Legend of the Ice People ends. The story follows the characters from the last couple of The Legend of the Ice People books, as well as their families. Some of them are Marco, Ellen, Nathaniel, and Gabriel and their children who befriend the children of the Warlock's family.

The third part of the series is somewhat different. It leans more heavily into the fantasy genre than other books in the series, and it also has elements of science fiction. It mostly take place inside the Earth's crust. There is a secret kingdom in the core where time goes 12 times slower than on the surface of the Earth and where the physical body stop aging. The story has two major antagonists. One is the main source of the black water that Tengel from The Legend of the Ice People got his power from. The other is pollution and human society's destruction of the earth. The heroes try to save the Earth before it is too late and all animals and plants go extinct. The series ends in the future in the year 2080.

The complete Legend of the Ice people-series with 82 books.

Part 1. The Legend of the Ice People Original title; Sagan om Isfolket. 47 books.

Part 2. The Warlock. Original title; Häxmästaren. 15 books.

Part 3. The Legend of the Kingdom of Light. Original title; Legenden om ljusets rike. 20 books.

Plot

The story begins in Trondheim, Norway in 1581, with the story of Silje Arngrimsdotter, and how she comes into contact with the Ice People, a community of outcasts living in an isolated valley. From there on it follows the Ice People through the centuries, with members of the clan migrating from Norway to Denmark and Sweden. Other members of the clan wind up in or visit various corners of Europe and Asia over the course of the series.

The Ice People are cursed with a terrible forefather, Tengel the Evil, whose actions resulted in at least one cursed individual being born in every generation. The cursed individuals were born with magical and mystical abilities, but also the potential for bottomless evil. The cursed men have yellow eyes, malformed shoulder blades and Mongol features, while the cursed women have yellow eyes but are otherwise beautiful. Some cursed individuals fight their tendency for evil, whilst others embrace it.

Each book tells a separate story, very often the story of one or a few individuals of the clan. Quite often the protagonist of each book is a female, sometimes of the Ice People, but sometimes one who will marry into the clan. Many of the books also focus on the cursed individuals, their battle with their evil tendencies, and also how they utilise their powers, be it for good or evil.

Throughout the series, the cursed and their helpers steadily increase their efforts to rid the clan of the curse from Tengel the Evil. But the beastly forefather is not dead. He is merely sleeping, awaiting a special signal that will wake him up and allow him to take over the entire world with a reign of terror. Before this signal is played, his descendants must find a way to defeat Tengel and rid themselves and the world of his curse. The final battle will require the birth of a very special individual as well as the help of some powerful mythological creatures.

Adaptations

Graphic novel

There is an ongoing release of graphic novels in Swedish and Norwegian, made by Swedish cartoonists Raymond and his wife Mona Husac. They have their own publishing company named Nattfrost förlag. The first number was released in 2015 and is titled Förbannelsen in Swedish, which translates to The curse in English. The latest Graphic novel (from the time this was written) was released in the end of 2020. It was number 8 and titled Villemo after the main character in the book it is based on, book 11 in The legend of the Ice people, with the original title Blodshämnd translated to The blood feud/ The blood revenge or Vendetta.

Stage

In 2008 stage productions based upon the first three novels in the Legend of the Ice People premiered, receiving positive reviews from critics.[3]

Television

In 2011 it was announced that a television adaptation of the series was being planned, with an estimated length of 200 episodes.[4]

The Legend of the Ice People

Swedish title Norwegian title Danish title Icelandic title Translated title English title Polish title Hungarian title Finnish title Spanish title German title Published
1TrollbundenTrollbundet TroldbundenÁlagafjötrarSpellboundSpellboundZauroczenieVarázslat Lumottu El hechizo Der Zauberbund 1982
2HäxjaktenHeksejakten HeksejagtenNornaveiðarThe Witch-huntWitch-huntPolowanie na czarowniceÁtkos örökség Noitavaino La caza de brujas Hexenjagd 1982
3AvgrundenAvgrunnen PlejedatterenHyldýpiðThe PrecipiceThe StepdaughterOtchłańÖrvényben Syvyyden kutsu La hijastra Der Abgrund 1982
4LängtanLengsel ArvingenVoninLongingThe SuccessorTęsknotaVágyakozás Kaipaus El heredero Sehnsucht 1982
5DödssyndenDødssynden VenskabDauðasyndinThe Mortal SinFriendshipGrzech śmiertelnyHalálos bűn Kuolemansynti La amistad Todsünde 1982
6Det onda arvetDen onde arven Den onde arvIllur arfurThe Evil LegacyEvil LegacyDziedzictwo złaNincs menekülés Pahan perintö El legado del mal Das böse Erbe 1982
7Spökslottet (novel)Spøkelsesslottet NemesisDraugahöllinThe Ghost CastleNemesisZamek duchówKísértetkastély Aavelinna Némesis Das Spukschloss 1982
8Bödelns dotterBøddelens datter MistænktDóttir böðulsinsThe Executioner's DaughterUnder SuspicionCórka hyclaA pribék lánya Pyövelin tytär Bajo sospecha Die Henkerstochter 1982
9Den ensammeDen ensomme RodløsSkuggi fortíðarThe Lonely OneWithout RootsSamotnyA magányos lovag Muukalainen El desarraigo Der Einsame 1982
10VinterstormVinterstorm VinterstormVetrarhríðWinter StormWinter StormZimowa zawieruchaHóvihar Talvimyrsky Tormenta de invierno 1983
11BlodshämndBlodhevn BlodhævnBlóðhefndBlood FeudBlood FeudZemstaVérbosszú Verikosto 1983
12Feber i blodetFeber i blodet LængselÁstarfuniFever in the BloodYearningGorączkaNyugtalan szív Kuumetta veressä 1983
13Satans fotspårSatans fotspor Satans fodsporFótspor SatansFootprints of SatanThe Devil's FootprintŚlady SzatanaA sátán lábnyoma Paholaisen jalanjäljet 1983
14Den siste riddarenDen siste ridder RidderenSíðasti riddarinnThe Last KnightThe KnightOstatni rycerzRemény nélkül Viimeinen ritari 1983
15Vinden från österVinden fra øst ØstenvindAustanvindarThe Wind from the EastThe East WindWiatr od WschoduKeleti szél Idän tuuli 1984
16GalgdockanGalgeblomsten AlrunenGálgablómiðThe MandrakeThe MandrakeKwiat wisielcówA bitófa virága Hirsipuunukke 1984
17Dödens trädgårdDødens have Dødens haveGarður dauðansThe Garden of DeathThe Garden of DeathOgród śmierciA halál kertje Kuoleman puutarha 1984
18Bakom fasadenBak fasaden Bag facadenGríman fellurBehind the FacadeBehind the FacadeDom upiorówMaszkabál Julkisivun takana 1984
19Drakens tänderDragens tenner Dragens tænderTennur drekansThe Dragon's TeethThe Dragon's TeethZęby smokaSárkányfogvetemény Lohikäärmeen hammas 1984
20Korpens vingarRavnens vinger Ravnens vingerHrafnsvængirWings of the RavenThe Wings of the RavenSkrzydła krukaHollószárnyak suhogása Korpin siivet 1985
21VargtimmenDjevlekløften DjælvlekløftenUm óttubilThe Wolf HourDevil's RavineDiabelski JarFarkasok órája Sudenhetki 1985
22Demonen och jungfrunDemonen og jomfruen Dæmonen og jomfruenJómfrúin og vætturinThe Demon and the MaidenThe Demon and the VirginDemon i pannaDémon és angyal Neitsyt ja demoni 1985
23VårofferVåroffer RitualerVorfórnSpring SacrificeRituals Wiosenna ofiaraÁldozat Kevätuhri 1985
24Djupt i jordenI jordens dyp I jordens dybÍ iðrum jarðarDeep in the GroundDeep in the GroundMartwe WrzosyA mélyben Maan uumenissa 1985
25Ängel med dolda hornEngel med svarte vinger EnglenGuðsbarn eða galdranornAngel with Hidden HornsThe AngelAnioł o czarnych skrzydłachÁlnok tündér Sarvipänen enkeli 1985
26Huset i EldafjordHuset i Eldafjord HemmelighedenÁlagahúsiðThe House in EldafjordThe SecretDom w EldafjordAz eldafjordi ház Tulivuonon talo 1986
27Synden har lång svansSkandalen SkandalenHneyksliðSin has a Long TailThe ScandalSkandalSkandalum Valheella on lyhyet jäljet 1986
28Is och eldIs og ild Is og ildÍs og eldurIce and FireIce and FireLód i ogieńLáng és jég Tuli ja jää 1986
29Lucifers kärlekLucifers kjærlighet Lucifers kærlighedÁstir LúcífersLucifer's LoveLucifer's LoveMiłość LucyferaLucifer szerelme Luciferin rakkaus 1986
30MänniskadjuretUtysket BrødreneÓkindinThe Man-BeastThe BrothersBestia i wilkiA dúvad Ihmiseläin 1986
31FärjkarlenFergemannen FærgemandenFerjumaðurinnThe FerrymanThe FerrymanPrzewoźnikA révész Lautturi 1987
32HungerHunger HungerHungurHungerHungerGłódÉhség Nälkä 1987
33Nattens demonNattens demon Nattens dæmonerMartröðThe Demon of the NightDemon of the NightDemon NocyNem isten, nem ember Yön demoni 1987
34Kvinnan på strandenKvinnen på stranden Kvinden på strandenKonan á ströndinniThe Woman on the BeachThe Woman on the BeachKobieta na brzeguA tengerparti lány Nainen rannalla 1987
35Vandring i mörkretVandring i mørket FløjtespilMyrkraverkWanderings in DarknessThe FluteDroga w ciemnościachVándorlás a sötétben Pimeä tie 1987
36TrollmåneTrollmåne TroldmåneGaldratunglMagic MoonTroll MoonMagiczny księżycHoldvarázs Taikakuu 1987
37Stad i skräckSkrekkens by Skrækkens byVágesturA Town in FearThe City of HorrorMiasto strachuA rettegő város Kaupunki pelon vallassa 1987
38Små män kastar långa skuggorSkjulte spor Skjulte sporÍ skugga stríðsinsSmall Men Throw Long ShadowsHidden TracesUrwany śladCsigaház Pienet miehet, pitkät varjot 1988
39Rop av stumma rösterRop av stumme røster Tavse stemmerRaddirnarScreams of Silent VoicesSilent VoicesNieme głosyHangtalan sikoly Mykkien äänten huuto 1988
40Fångad av tidenFanget av tiden Fanget af tidenFangi tímansImprisoned by TimeImprisoned by TimeWięźniowie czasuA múlt börtönében Ajan vanki 1988
41Demonernas fjällDemonenes fjell Dæmonens bjergDjöflafjalliðDemon MountainDemon's MountainGóra DemonówA démonok hegyén Demonien vuori 1988
42Lugnet före stormenStille før stormen Stilhed før stormenÚr launsátriThe Calm Before the StormThe Calm Before the StormCisza przed burząVihar előtti csend Tyyntä myrskyn edellä 1988
43En glimt av ömhetEt streif av ømhet Et glimt af ømhedÍ blíðu og stríðuA Glimpse of TendernessA Glimpse of TendernessOdrobina czułościA szeretet hatalma Hellyyden hetki 1989
44Den onda dagenDen onde dagen Den onde dagSkapadægurThe Evil DayAn Evil DayFatalny dzieńBaljós nap Pahuuden päivät 1989
45Legenden om MarcoLegenden om Marco LegendenBöðullinnThe Legend of MarcoThe LegendKsiążę Czarnych SalMarco legendája Marcon tarina 1989
46Det svarta vattnetDet svarte vannet Det sorte vandSvarta vatniðThe Black WaterThe Black WaterWoda złaA fekete víz Musta vesi 1989
47Är det någon därute?Er det noen der ute? Er der nogen derude?Er einhver þarna úti?Is There Anybody Out There?Is There Anybody Out There?Czy jesteśmy tutaj sami?Van valaki odakint? Onko siellä joku? 1989

References

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  2. "Britene oppdager "Isfolket"". ABC. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  3. "Isfolket på Fagernes Sol av Isfolket er eit friluftsteater på Valdres Folkemuseum, Fagernes". Teaternett. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  4. "Sagaen om Isfolket blir TV-serie". NRK. 10 July 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
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