Encyclopedia of Fantasy (1997)
Contracts
Tagged: Theme.
Contracts appear fairly frequently in fantasy. At the most mundane level are the contracts, either written or tacit, between groups of travellers in Fantasyland (who seek protection) and local mercenaries, Wizards, etc. More interesting from our point of view are Pacts with the Devil, which epitomize the rule that, in fantasy, anyone signing a contract should Read the Small Print. [JG]
see also: Pacts; Plot Devices; Quibbles.