1 book mentions “Changeling.”
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Original Shannara Trilogy: Book 2The Elfstones of Shannara
by Terry Brooks
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.
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