![]() Upon their return from Parkasia the sword was handed over to Grianne Ohmsford to take with her back to Paranor as Bek Ohmsford believed it belonged with the Druids and not him. 2 The Talismans of Shannara – p 9+ Morgawr 1 First King of Shannara – p 482 The Sword of ShannaraĪfter the destruction of the Warlock Lord the sword was left in Tyrsis. His successor also held the Sword for a time, before having it placed in a block of tre-stone and sending it to Paranor. Jerle Shannara held the Sword in Arborlon until his death. ![]() First King of Shannaraįorged out of Druid fire by Bremen in Dechtera. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows litt. To wield it required a strength of will and heart: someone who would not shrink from the fear and pain and doubt that the truths revealed would cause. THE SWORD OF SHANNARA is the first volume of the classic series that has become one of the most popular fantasy tales of all time Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. The sword relied on the bearer’s willingness to shed personal deceptions, lies, half-truths and lies to see clearly the same in others. The stronger the bearer the more effective the magic. Its strength and effectiveness therefore relied on the strength of the bearer. Like all Elven magic, it drew it power from its bearer. Through revelation it empowered however, this empowerment came at a cost. ![]() It sought truth where truth was concealed by deception and lies. ![]() It was forged to defend against lies that enslave and conceal. Now comes a fully annotated collector's edition of the novel that started it all - featuring never-before-shared insights into the classic tale and an all-new introduction by the New York Times best-selling author. It was the birthright of descendants of Jerle Shannara – for whom the sword was named – and only a member of the Shannara blood line could wield the magic it holds. Nineteen more Shannara volumes would follow, making the series one of the most popular fantasy epics of all time. ![]()
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