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More than a quarter of a century after The Sword of Shannara carved out its place in the pantheon of great epic fantasy, the magic of Terry Brooks’s New York Times bestselling saga burns as brightly as ever. Three complete series have chronicled the ever-unfolding history of Shannara. But... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Grianne Ohmsford: Ard Rhys of the Third Druid Order at Paranor. Formerly known as the Ilse Witch. Possesses the power of the Wishsong.
- Tagwen: Grianne's secretary (Dwarf).
- Pen Ohmsford: The son of Bek Ohmsford and Rue Meridian and nephew to Grainne.
- Bek Ohmsford: Pen's father. He has use of the wishsong, just like Grainne.
- Rue Meridian: Pen's mother and Bek's wife. One time Rover and airship navigator.
- Khyber Elessedil: Apprentice Druid under the mentorship of Ahren Elessedil. She is an Elven princess.
- Ahren Elessedil: Druid under Grainne Ohmsford and mentor to Khyber.
- Cinnaminson: Blind Rover girl that becomes friends with Pen.
- Gar Hatch: Add a description of this character.
- Ard Rhys
- Shadea
- Kermadec
- Penderrin
- Walker
- Dracha
- Dunsidan
- Terry Brooks
- Pyson
Setting & Locations edit
The Four Lands (a.k.a. Shannara)
- Paranor: The stronghold of the Druids.
- Jarka Ruus
- Emberen: Ahren's village.
- Arishaig: Capital of the Southland.
- Patch Run: Home of the Ohmsfords.
- India Eleri
- Weka Dart
- Skatelow
- Silver River
- Terek Molt
- Galaphile
- Skull Kingdom
- Federation
- Warlock Lord
- Anatcherae
- Rover Captain
- Iridia
- Hadeshorn
- Arborlon
- Callahom
- Prekkendorran
- Streleheim
- Callahorn
- Ulk Bogs
- Preldcendorran
- Rainbow Lake
First Sentence edit
She sat alone in her chambers, draped in twilight's shadows and evening's solitude, her thoughts darker than the night descending and heavier than the weight of all Paranor.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in High Druid of Shannara. (standard series)
Followed by Tanequil.
This is book 20 of 27 in Shannara. (standard series)
Preceded by Morgawr, and followed by Tanequil.
This is book 16 of 22 in Shannara (Recommended Reading Order By Author). (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Terry Brooks (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0345435737
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Del Rey
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0345435737
Page Count: 416
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3552.R6596 J37 2003
- Dewey: 813.54
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