Henry Carter Hull

Allanon, legendary Druid protector of the Races, must seek aid from Brin, a descendant of the Elven king Shannara.

In spite of his protests that he is only an ordinary man and not a hero, Shea Ohmsford eventually accepts his role as the leader of his people in the struggle against the Lord of Evil.

Leader of the Shadowen, Rimmer Dall, sends his four Horsemen against Walker Boh and the scions of Shannara.

Sequel to: The sword of Shannara. Ancient evil threatens the Elves now that the Ellcrys, a magic tree, is dying. A perilous quest by Wil Ohmsford and Amberle may save them.