Minor Locations in Shannara

There are many locations in the "Shannara" series of epic fantasy [cite web |url=http://www.terrybrooks.net/novels/index.html |title=Terry Brooks' official website|accessdate=2008-05-02 |last= Speakman |first=Shawn |authorlink= |year=2008 |publisher= ] novels by Terry Brooks. If a minor location appears in more than one book of the series, then it is listed under the first book it appears in.

Minor Locations in "First King of Shannara"

Minor Locations in "The Sword of Shannara"

Kingdom of Leah

Shannara location


name=Leah
nickname=
capital=Leah
inhabitants=Humans/Southlanders
location=The Southland
appearance="The Sword of Shannara"

The Kingdom of Leah is the name of a small nation in the Southland. It is governed by a monarchy, with each king carrying the Sword of Leah. It is located in the highlands south of Rainbow Lake. The citizens of Leah are referred to as 'Highlanders' due to this. Along with its capital, Leah was absorbed into the Federation after the events in "The Wishsong of Shannara".

Leah

Shannara location


name=Leah
nickname=
capital=
inhabitants=Humans/Southlanders
location=The Southland
appearance="The Sword of Shannara"

Leah is a city in the Southland and the capital of the country of the same name. It is a small, out of the way city that receives few visitors due to its location. It was absorbed into the Federation after the events in "The Wishsong of Shannara".

Minor Locations in "The Elfstones of Shannara"

Drey Wood

Shannara location


name=Drey Wood
nickname=
capital=
inhabitants=none
location=South of Arborlon
appearance="The Elfstones of Shannara"

Drey Wood was an Elven outpost during the time of the events of "The Elfstones of Shannara". The entire garrison was killed to a man by the Reaper when he was stalking Amberle Elessedil, the last Chosen.

Halys Cut

Shannara location


name=Halys Cut
nickname=
capital=
inhabitants=none
location=the far west of the Westland
appearance="The Elfstones of Shannara"

Halys Cut was one of two locations where the Elves first attempted to slow the Demons on their mission to destroy the Ellcrys.cite web |url=http://www.alitheia.org/shannarafiles/Elfstones_Timeline.php |title="The Elfstones of Shannara" Timeline |accessdate=2008-05-15 |last= Gong |first=Minnie |year=2007 |publisher=The Shannara Files] The Elves were forced to retreat from the cut, and pulled back. After Allanon defeated a Dragon, the cut was blocked by a massive landslide caused by the enormous creature's fall.

Worl Run

Shannara location


name=Worl Run
nickname=
capital=
inhabitants=none
location=the far west of the Westland
appearance="The Elfstones of Shannara"

Worl Run was the second location where the Elves first attempted to slow the Demons. The Elves were also driven from here and were forced to retreat, similar to the events at Halys Cut. Arion Elessedil died here when attempting to retrive the battle standard.cite web |url=http://www.alitheia.org/shannarafiles/Elfstones_ABC.php |title="The Elfstones of Shannara" Character List |accessdate=2008-05-02 |last= Gong |first=Minnie |year=2007 |publisher=The Shannara Files]

Baen Draw

Shannara location


name=Baen Draw
nickname=
capital=
inhabitants=none
location=the far west of the Westland
appearance="The Elfstones of Shannara"

Baen Draw was another location where the Elves attempted to slow the Demons. This was the planned fall-back for when Halys Cut and Worl Run eventually fell. After it was suggested by Stee Jans, a new tactic of defending was successfully implemented here, allowing the Elves to hold the pass for a day. The Demons then came again at midnight, but once more the Elves threw them back after Allanon threw a powder into the air, allowing the Elves to see who was attacking them.Fact|date=May 2008 However, the commander of the army, Kael Pindanon, died in this battle, so Ander decided to name Stee Jans as a replacement. Soon after this occurred, Elven trackers reported that a larger army than the one they were currently facing was attempting to flank them from the north, so the Elves retreated out the Draw back to Arborlon, abandoning the Sarandanon.

Sarandanon

Shannara location


name=Sarandanon
nickname=
capital=
inhabitants=scattered villages
location=west of Arborlon
appearance="The Elfstones of Shannara"

The Sarandanon is the plain that begins just to the west of Arborlon and the Rill Song and contineus on unabated until Baen Draw.

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