FIRST KING OF SHANNARA - TERRY BROOKS -1996 COPY

this book serves as a prelude (prequel) to The Sword of Shannara, the landmark 1977 fantasy novel that helped define the modern epic fantasy genre. The plot details the creation of the legendary, truth-revealing Sword of Shannara and chronicles the Second War of the Races against the Warlock Lord.

Significance: For Shannara fans, this is a crucial piece of lore, introducing the ancestors of major series characters and explaining how the iconic Druid magical items were forged.