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Sara: In Scions of Shannara, we return to the Four Lands, a world that was once rife with magic, to find that magic has all but left the lands. The Druids died with Allanon hundreds of years ago. The Elves of … Continue reading
August: And thus, we have finished the original Shannara trilogy. One of the more influential book series in my childhood, and I’m pretty sure yours too. Whenever I write fantasy, Shannara is never too far from my mind. From the … Continue reading
August: This is it. The climax to not only Wishsong, but of the original Shannara trilogy. It has to wrap up not only the story of Jair and Brin, but also bring the three-book arc to a satisfying close. Does it … Continue reading
Sara: The next section opens with Jair cowering away from Stythys, the Mwellret, who demands he give him his wishsong magic. Just when it seems like the end for Jair, in walks the Gnome jailer, ignoring the Mwellret’s warning to leave … Continue reading
August: The fight commences! Allanon vs the Jachyra. The monster is stronger, faster, and more resilient, but Allanon has the druid magic on his side. Every time the Jachyra is hurt, it feeds on the pain and becomes stronger. Eventually … Continue reading
Sara: We left the small band from Culhaven having just made it across the Wedge, blowing the bridge so that the Gnome army couldn’t follow them. But unfortunately for them, its out of the frying pan and into the fire, … Continue reading
August: Allanon, Rone Leah, and Brin arrive at the Hadeshorn. Allanon must consult with the shade of his father before they proceed East. He learns the usual cryptic secrets, but also that Paranor, the Druid Keep, has fallen to the … Continue reading