Max Rose: Vo? What kind of name is that? Spader: What kind of name is Rose? Isn't that some kind of flower?

Max Rose: Vo? What kind of name is that? Spader: What kind of name is Rose? Isn't that some kind of flower?

In the world of D.J. MacHale's Pendragon series, the characters Max Rose and Vo are two of the key players in the epic battle between good and evil across multiple dimensions. Max Rose, the protagonist of the series, is a teenage boy from the small town of Stony Brook, Connecticut who is thrust into a world of adventure and danger when he discovers a mysterious portal known as a "flume" that allows him to travel to different worlds.

Vo, on the other hand, is a mysterious and enigmatic character who serves as both a mentor and a guide to Max as he navigates the challenges and obstacles that he faces on his journey. Vo is a Traveler, a member of an ancient and powerful group of individuals who have the ability to travel between worlds and dimensions in order to maintain balance and order in the universe.

When Max first meets Vo, he is taken aback by the Traveler's unusual name. "Vo? What kind of name is that?" Max asks incredulously. Vo responds with a wry smile, "What kind of name is Rose? Isn't that some kind of flower?" This exchange highlights the cultural differences between Max's world and the worlds that he will come to explore throughout the series.