When you buy books using these links the Internet Archive may earn a small commission. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows little of such troubles. Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. Now, in the very heart of the Dark Lord's domain, Shea is about to unlock the deadly secret of the Sword-and come face to face with his destiny. The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks, 1978, Caedmon edition, sound recording : in English. 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. Yet magic of the fabled weapon makes it as dangerous to Shea as it is to the Warlock Lord. The Druid Allanon has dispatched Menion, the Prince of Leah, to aid in the defense of Tyrsis while he himself continues to search for Shea Ohmsford, the young half-elf who bears the awesome burden of wielding the only weapon capable of destroying Brona: the mysterious Sword of Shannara. Now nothing stands between them and the fair city of Tyrsis and if Tyrsis falls, the whole Southland will follow, plunged into an endless night of slavery and worse. Already Brona's savage armies have crushed the forces of the Elves and their king. But thanks to Brona, the evil Warlock Lord, a cloud of dark magic is sweeping south, spreading fear and death. The flame of hope is flickering throughout the Four Lands. Chronologically, these books fall into place after The Legends of Shannara. This book is still a good place to begin the overall series, even though there are several books that take place earlier in the chronology. He will face the ultimate battle of dark against light. This is where the larger Shannara series started, with the publication of The Sword of Shannara in 1977.

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