The Elfstones of Shannara (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of The Elfstones of Shannara 10 days ago.

• Ancient, ultimate evil threatened the Elves and the Races of Man. For the Ellcrys, the tree of long-lost Elven magic, was dying, loosing the spell of Forbidding that locked the hordes of Demons away from Earth. Already the fearsome Reaper was free. Only one source had the power to stop it: the Elfstones of Shannara. And the valiant companions must ride again in an impossible quest to find them.

Nathan W edited the series of The Elfstones of Shannara Sunday, August 16 2009.

• Changed the order to 92 for this book in the series: Shannara (Recommended Reading Order By Author)
• Changed the order to 29 for this book in the series: Shannara

Nathan W edited the series of The Elfstones of Shannara Sunday, August 16 2009.

• Added this book in the series: Shannara book 2
• Added this book in the series: Shannara (Recommended Reading Order By Author) book 9

Nathan W edited the characters of The Elfstones of Shannara Sunday, August 16 2009.

• Edited the description of Ellcrys: A sapient tree with silver bark and crimson leaves that was "created by the bonding of earth and life". She is the magical linchpin of the barrier that keeps the Demons that once overran the Four Lands trapped in an alternate world; this world and the barrier are both known as the Forbidding. She is tended to by a group of young Elves known as the "Chosen", who are selected by the tree itself.
• Edited the description of Eretria: The adopted daughter of Cephelo, a Rover. Eretria is involved in almost every key moment of Wil Ohmsford's journey.
• Edited the description of Eventine Elessedil: King of the Elves, and has had three sons: Arion Elessedil, Ander Elessedil, and Aine Elessedil. Grandfather to Amberle Elessedil.
• Edited the description of The Reaper: Demon that was known for its killing. Unlike almost all of the Demons that were trapped behind the Forbidding, the Reaper served Dagda Mor "out of whim and not out of fear or respect." The Reaper's appearance was that of a tall ("almost seven feet tall when it rose to its full height") figure clad in a cloak and hood the "color of damp ashes." It had clawed hands, and despite its appearance moved with the "ease and grace of the best Elven Hunter." The only part of the Reaper never seen by anyone alive is its face, as it only reveals to its victims just before their death.
• Edited the description of Stee JansJans (aka Iron Man): The commander of the Free Corps.

Nathan W edited the characters of The Elfstones of Shannara Friday, August 14 2009.

• Edited the description of Wil Ohmsford: Due to the loss of his parents at an early age to fever, Wil set out to become a Healer. Much to the dismay of his uncle Flick, Wil chose to study with the Stors, the legendary Gnome Healers who were the best in the Four Lands. Wil spent several years in Storlock, learning the language and the art of Healing from the Stors. His life changed when Allanon, the legendary Druid who had been thought dead for fifty years, appeared in Storlock heavily wounded. After healing, Allanon asked for Wil's help; as the Ellcrys, sacred tree of the Elven people, was dying--and so was the Forbidding, the alternate universe that the Demons of the old world had been sent to. In order to send the Demons back where they belonged, it was necessary for the Shannara Chosen girl Amberle to carry the seed of the Ellcrys to the Bloodfire so the tree could be reborn. However, the Demons were aware of Amberle, and she would need magical protection to survive. Allanon had to remain to aid the Elves, and so the only one who could help her was Wil, armed with the Elfstones given to his grandfather by Allanon. However, during his quest, Wil discovered resistance to the power of the Elfstones. After successfully using them once, Wil sensed an unpleasant change within himself. Unbeknownst to him, he created a psychological block that prevented him from using the Elfstones. He was later able to break through it, destroying the Demon known as the Reaper. Wil then suffered a terrible loss. Amberle, whom he had developed feelings for, had become the new Ellcrys, losing her body and her individuality in the process. Although Wil is only one-eighth Elf, his Elven features are prominent enough that he is mistaken for a full Elf multiple times in the book and can pass for Amberle's brother. After recovering from the long journey, Wil eventually married Eretria, a Rover girl who had helped him on his quest and whom he also had developed feelings for.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Wil Ohmsford: Due to the loss of his parents at an early age to fever, Wil set out to become a Healer. Much to the dismay of his uncle Flick, Wil chose to study with the Stors, the legendary Gnome Healers who were the best in the Four Lands. Wil spent several years in Storlock, learning the language and the art of Healing from the Stors. His life changed when Allanon, the legendary Druid who had been thought dead for fifty years, appeared in Storlock heavily wounded. After healing, Allanon asked for Wil's help; as the Ellcrys, sacred tree of the Elven people, was dying--and so was the Forbidding, the alternate universe that the Demons of the old world had been sent to. In order to send the Demons back where they belonged, it was necessary for the Shannara Chosen girl Amberle to carry the seed of the Ellcrys to the Bloodfire so the tree could be reborn. However, the Demons were aware of Amberle, and she would need magical protection to survive. Allanon had to remain to aid the Elves, and so the only one who could help her was Wil, armed with the Elfstones given to his grandfather by Allanon. Although Wil is only one-eighth Elf, his Elven features are prominent enough that he is mistaken for a full Elf multiple times in the book and can pass for Amberle's brother.
• marked the description of Wil Ohmsford as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Amberle Elessedil: the daughter of Aine Elessedil and the granddaughter of Eventine Elessedil. She was one of the Chosen selected by the Ellcrys to tend to her needs. She was the first female Chosen that had been selected in 500 years. Her selection as a Chosen was quite controversial at that time, as the Ellcrys rarely selected any female Chosen. It was revealed later in the novel that the Ellcrys only selected female Chosen when she thought that she might be dying, as a female was needed if a rebirth of the Ellcrys to take place. Thus, when the Ellcrys felt that she was beginning to die, she chose Amberle to help "give birth" to a new Ellcrys. However, in their conversations, Amberle became quite frightened by the Ellcrys, as she felt that she was losing her identity to the tree. As a result, she fled from her duties as a Chosen. When the demons started breaking through the Forbidding, they slew all the Chosen except for Amberle. Allanon sent Wil Ohmsford to protect Amberle while she traveled to the Bloodfire to renew the seed of the Ellcrys. In addition, they were aided by Crispin and half a dozen Elven Hunters. During their journey, a Demon named the Reaper stalked them in an attempt to kill Amberle and therefore stop any attempt to renew the Ellcrys and restore the Forbidding. After defeating the Reaper and placing the seed of Ellcrys into the Bloodfire, Amberle and Wil returned to Arborlon with the aid of Perk, a Wing Rider-in-training. In order to save the Elves, Amberle became a new Ellcrys and shut the Demons away once more in the Forbidding.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Amberle Elessedil: the daughter of Aine Elessedil and the granddaughter of Eventine Elessedil. She was one of the Chosen selected by the Ellcrys to tend to her needs. She was the first female Chosen that had been selected in 500 years. Her selection as a Chosen was quite controversial at that time, as the Ellcrys rarely selected any female Chosen. It was revealed later in the novel that the Ellcrys only selected female Chosen when she thought that she might be dying, as a female was needed if a rebirth of the Ellcrys to take place. Thus, when the Ellcrys felt that she was beginning to die, she chose Amberle to help "give birth" to a new Ellcrys. However, in their conversations, Amberle became quite frightened by the Ellcrys, as she felt that she was losing her identity to the tree. As a result, she fled from her duties as a Chosen. When the demons started breaking through the Forbidding, they slew all the Chosen except for Amberle. Allanon sent Wil Ohmsford to protect Amberle while she traveled to the Bloodfire to renew the seed of the Ellcrys. In addition, they were aided by Crispin and half a dozen Elven Hunters. During their journey, a Demon named the Reaper stalked them in an attempt to kill Amberle and therefore stop any attempt to renew the Ellcrys and restore the Forbidding.
• marked the description of Amberle Elessedil as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Allanon: Sent Shea's grandson, Wil Ohmsford, on a quest with the King's granddaughter, Amberle Elessedil, to recreate the magic tree (the Ellcrys) that had held the Demons back. After journeying to Paranor to find the location of where the two needed to go (a place named Safehold), Allanon escaped the Dagda Mor and a few of his minions. He later battled the Demon hordes at Halys Cut, Worl Run and Arborlon along with the Elven army, a Troll army and the Free Corps in an attempt to slow the Demons down to give Wil and Amberle more time.
• Edited the description of Ander Elessedil: He is the second son of King Eventine Elessedil, being the younger brother of Arion Elessedil and the older brother of now-deceased Aine, who was the father of Amberle Elessedill. When the Ellcrys began to die, Ander was the first one alerted; he guided the messenger to Eventine. He was also the first to discover the deaths of the Chosen, and he also was the first to meet the Druid Allanon.
• Edited the description of Changeling: As its name suggests, the Changeling could mimic the appearance of any living thing. Though he "had been denied the full use of his powers <while in the Forbidding>", he was one of two Demons Dagda Mor brought out of the Forbidding to help him; this was due to how "the possibilities were endless. All things, whether human or animal, fish or fowl, no matter their size, shape, color or abilities — he could be any of them." His true appearance is entirely unknown. After breaking out of the Forbidding, the Changeling infiltrated Arborlon to become Dagda Mor's personal spy. After killing Went, the old Elven groundskeeper, to observe the palace, he eventually took the form of Eventine Elessedil's wolfhound Manx. For a long time afterward, the Changeling fed information to the Dagda Mor regarding Allanon's plans. After a time, the Changeling decided to kill Eventine. He killed both of the king's personal guards, Rhoe and Dardan, and then went after him. After the King escaped his bed and went into the hallway, he found that the doors were jammed shut. He picked up Dardan's short sword and managed to stay alive long enough for rescuers to arrive; at that moment, the King killed the Changeling while it was distracted. The Changeling accomplished its last mission, though: King Eventine later died of the injuries that had been inflicted by the Changeling.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Changeling: As its name suggests, the Changeling could mimic the appearance of any living thing. Though he "had been denied the full use of his powers <while in the Forbidding>", he was one of two Demons Dagda Mor brought out of the Forbidding to help him; this was due to how "the possibilities were endless. All things, whether human or animal, fish or fowl, no matter their size, shape, color or abilities — he could be any of them." His true appearance is entirely unknown.
• marked the description of Changeling as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Dagda Mor: He is the most powerful Demon that is locked inside the Forbidding. As such, he is their leader—most of the others obey him out of fear, with a few notable exceptions, such as the Reaper. He channels his magic through his "Staff of Power" When the Ellcrys began to fail, the Dagda Mor, the leader of the Demons, used his sorcery to escape the Forbidding with two of his subjects (a Changeling and the Reaper). Seeking to gain revenge on those who imprisoned him, he set out to ensure his victory by sending the Reaper to murder the Chosen. He also set his sights upon Allanon, for Allanon was the only one who could match his power. After all of the Demons broke out, starting the War of the Forbidding, his Demon brethren attacked and slowly pushed the Elven army and their allies back to Arborlon. When the Ellcrys' rebirth was close at hand and the Demon mass had stalled, the Dagda Mor mounted a giant bat to do battle against a Roc-mounted Allanon. Both mounts eventually perished, and the two matched their sorcerous powers on the ground; using his Druid Fire, Allanon managed to kill him.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Dagda Mor: He is the most powerful Demon that is locked inside the Forbidding. As such, he is their leader—most of the others obey him out of fear, with a few notable exceptions, such as the Reaper. He channels his magic through his "Staff of Power" When the Ellcrys began to fail, the Dagda Mor, the leader of the Demons, used his sorcery to escape the Forbidding with two of his subjects (a Changeling and the Reaper). Seeking to gain revenge on those who imprisoned him, he set out to ensure his victory by sending the Reaper to murder the Chosen.
• marked the description of Dagda Mor as a spoiler

Nathan W edited the characters of The Elfstones of Shannara Friday, August 14 2009.

• Edited the description of Amantar: the Maturen of the Kershalt territory Rock Troll army. He comes to Arborlon to pledge his services to Eventine Elessedil, putting an end to centuries of conflict between Trolls and Elves. His army stood alongside the Elves, Dwarves, and Bordermen in the final battles of the War, and Amantar survived to depart Arborlon with pride.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Amantar: The Maturen of the Kershalt territory Rock Troll army. He comes to Arborlon to pledge his services to Eventine Elessedil, putting an end to centuries of conflict between Trolls and Elves. His army stood alongside the Elves, Dwarves, and Bordermen in the final battles of the War.
• marked the description of Amantar as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Arion Elessedil: the crown prince of the Elves. He was his father's oldest<3> and favorite<citation needed> son. He was very close to his brother Aine Elessedil, but after Aine died he became angry and bitter towards his younger brother, Ander Elessedil, for being a source of comfort to Amberle Elessedil. Arion voted against Amberle being re-instated as a Chosen, as he was in favor of relying upon the Elven army. When the Elves came under attack by the demons, he was given command of the detachment preparing to defend Worl Run. They were to attempt to stop the demons from flanking the main army at Halys Cut. During the subsequent battle, the Elven standard fell. Arion tried to recover it, but he was killed by the demons during the attempt. He was buried in the land at first light without any markers (such as a headstone) to prevent the Demons from desecrating his grave.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Arion Elessedil: the crown prince of the Elves. He was his father's oldest<3> and favorite<citation needed> son. He was very close to his brother Aine Elessedil, but after Aine died he became angry and bitter towards his younger brother, Ander Elessedil, for being a source of comfort to Amberle Elessedil. Arion voted against Amberle being re-instated as a Chosen, as he was in favor of relying upon the Elven army. When the Elves came under attack by the demons, he was given command of the detachment preparing to defend Worl Run.
• marked the description of Arion Elessedil as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Crispin: The Captain of the Home Guard. He was sent by Ander Elessedil to accompany Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil on their quest to find the Bloodfire and reincarnate the dying Ellcrys. He also selected half a dozen Elven Hunters to go along with them. He was the leader of the expedition until he was killed by the Reaper in the Pykon. He attacked the Reaper on a narrow catwalk that bridged a gorge to give Wil and Amberle time to knock out the last two pins holding the bridge in place. After loosing all of his arrows, he moved forward and attacked with his sword; he was thrown from that catwalk a short time later by the Reaper after Wil removed one of the two remaining pins and the "bridge buckled slightly, <throwing Crispin> off balance." Immediately thereafter, a gust of wind caught the bridge and snapped the last pin itself, saving Wil and Amberle. However, Crispin must have known that he was going to die regardless--he wasn't going to beat the Reaper, and if Wil had managed to remove the last pin in time, Crispin would have fallen to his death without the Reaper's help.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Crispin: The Captain of the Home Guard. He was sent by Ander Elessedil to accompany Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil on their quest to find the Bloodfire and reincarnate the dying Ellcrys. He also selected half a dozen Elven Hunters to go along with them. He was the leader of the expedition.
• marked the description of Crispin as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Dardan: One of King Eventine Elessedil's personal guards. He was killed by the Changeling when he drove a lance through his heart.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Dardan: One of King Eventine Elessedil's personal guards.
• marked the description of Dardan as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Ehlron Tay: The second-in-command of the Elven army. After Keal Pindanon died, he assumed his command, though he was still under the overall commander Stee Jans.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Ehlron Tay: The second-in-command of the Elven army.
• marked the description of Ehlron Tay as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Flick Ohmsford: Wil's Great-Uncle. Advised Wil against going with Allanon when Allanon visited in Storlock.
• Edited the description of Gael: The personal aid to King Eventine Elessedil.
• Edited the description of Kael Pindanon: The commander of the Elven army until his death at Baen Draw. Stee Jans was selected by Ander Elessedil to assume the position.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Kael Pindanon: The commander of the Elven army.
• marked the description of Kael Pindanon as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Katsin: One of the Elven Hunters assigned to protect Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil on their quest to restore the Ellcrys through a rebirth. He died at the hands of the Reaper while he was guarding Wil and Amberle as they slept.<
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Katsin: One of the Elven Hunters assigned to protect Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil on their quest to restore the Ellcrys through a rebirth.
• marked the description of Katsin as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Kerrin: The Captain of the Home Guard in Crispin's absence. When he led an Elven counterattack to attempt to take the sixth gate back, he died at the hands of Furies, who were jumping from the walls into the midst of the counterattack.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Kerrin: The Captain of the Home Guard in Crispin's absence.
• marked the description of Kerrin as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Kian: An Elven Hunter who was assigned to protect Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil on their quest to restore the Ellcrys through a rebirth. The Reaper killed him at Drey Wood while he was looking for any signs of life at the outpost.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Kian: An Elven Hunter who was assigned to protect Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil on their quest to restore the Ellcrys through a rebirth.
• marked the description of Kian as a spoiler
• Edited the description of King of the Silver River: The oldest surviving living being in the Four Lands, having been in the world even before the Age of Faerie. He was one of the first creatures created by the Word, the force that all things came from. He was made caretaker of the gardens that he protects, the last remnants of the Old World that survive in the new. He was one of the few beings to survive the Great Wars, and set about seeding the new world with that contained in his gardens. As time went on, the people of the lands gave him the name of the country he claimed, calling him the King of the Silver River. The King of the Silver River has the ability to change his form, usually appearing either as a boy or an old man. Saved Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil from a pack of Demon Wolves and Furies by whisking them away to his personal home, one that was almost removed from the world of men.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of King of the Silver River: The oldest surviving living being in the Four Lands, having been in the world even before the Age of Faerie. He was one of the first creatures created by the Word, the force that all things came from. He was made caretaker of the gardens that he protects, the last remnants of the Old World that survive in the new. He was one of the few beings to survive the Great Wars, and set about seeding the new world with that contained in his gardens. As time went on, the people of the lands gave him the name of the country he claimed, calling him the King of the Silver River. The King of the Silver River has the ability to change his form, usually appearing either as a boy or an old man.
• marked the description of King of the Silver River as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Kobold: Kobold is the Captain of the Black Watch during the War of the Forbidding. He was described as being "tall and immaculately dressed" in the novel.
• Edited the description of Lauren: A member of the Chosen; he was the first to notice the wilt on the Ellcrys. He was also the first Chosen that the Ellcrys spoke to when she attempted to warn them of her imminent death. He was killed, along with five of the six other Chosen (see Amberle Elessedil), in an attempt to prevent any rebirth of the Ellcrys.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Lauren: A member of the Chosen; he was the first to notice the wilt on the Ellcrys. He was also the first Chosen that the Ellcrys spoke to when she attempted to warn them of her imminent death.
• marked the description of Lauren as a spoiler
• Edited the description of Went: Was the old groundskeeper of Arborlon's royal family at the time of The Elfstones of Shannara. He was complaining about back problems, but refused to let that keep him from his work. He was killed by the Changeling, who took his place for a time to observe the palace.
• Edited the spoiler-free description of Went: Was the old groundskeeper of Arborlon's royal family at the time of The Elfstones of Shannara. He was complaining about back problems, but refused to let that keep him from his work.
• marked the description of Went as a spoiler

Nathan W edited the characters of The Elfstones of Shannara Friday, August 14 2009.

• Added a character: Ehlron Tay
• Added a character: Emer Chios
• Added a character: Flick Ohmsford
• Added a character: Flyn
• Added a character: Gael
• Added a character: Genewen
• Added a character: Hebel
• Added a character: Herrol
• Added a character: Jase
• Added a character: Kael Pindanon
• Added a character: Katsin
• Added a character: Kerrin
• Added a character: Kian
• Added a character: King of the Silver River
• Added a character: Kobold
• Added a character: Lauren
• Added a character: Manx
• Added a character: Mallenroh
• Added a character: Morag
• Added a character: Ped
• Added a character: Perk
• Added a character: Rhoe
• Added a character: Rin
• Added a character: Spitter
• Added a character: Went
• Added a character: Wisp

Nathan W edited the characters of The Elfstones of Shannara Friday, August 14 2009.

• Added a character: Artaq
• Added a character: Browork
• Added a character: Cephelo
• Added a character: Cormac
• Added a character: Crispin
• Added a character: Dancer
• Added a character: Dardan
• Added a character: Dayn
• Added a character: Dilph
• Added a character: Drifter

Nathan W edited the contributors of The Elfstones of Shannara Friday, August 14 2009.

• Added a contributor: Darrell K. Sweet: (Cover Artist)
• Added a contributor: Steve Stone: (Cover Artist)

Nathan W edited the characters of The Elfstones of Shannara Friday, August 14 2009.

• Changed the section title: Cast of Characters
• Added a character: Wil Ohmsford
• Added a character: Amberle Elessedil
• Added a character: Allanon
• Added a character: Ander Elessedil
• Added a character: Changeling
• Added a character: Dagda Mor
• Added a character: Ellcrys
• Added a character: Eretria
• Added a character: Eventine Elessedil
• Added a character: The Reaper
• Added a character: Stee Jans
• Added a character: Amantar
• Added a character: Arion Elessedil