Allanon

Allanon is a fictional character from the epic fantasy Original Shannara Trilogy and the trilogy's prequel, First King of Shannara; all four are by Terry Brooks. Described as Brooks' "most enigmatic character", Allanon is very secretive and appears only when needed. He is never completely honest, telling many white lies or half-truths, and informs others with information only if it includes possible risks, if the information is crucial to the task at hand or if the situation calls for it.
Appearance
As an adult, Allanon is described as seven feet tall and as having a formidable appearance consisting of shaggy eyebrows, a "long flat nose", and penetrating eyes. The impression of him as forbidding is often exacerbated by the long, hooded black robe he commonly wears. He is the adopted son of Bremen of the Druid Order.
Biography
First King of Shannara
Allanon first appears as a 12-year-old boy in the prequel to The Sword of Shannara, The First King of Shannara. He meets Bremen as the aged Druid is wandering through the ruins of Varfleet, along with the Elven army, a Troll army and the .
The Wishsong of Shannara
Now aging despite his use of the , Allanon goes on one last journey with Wil's daughter, Brin Ohmsford, to stop the Mord Wraiths and destroy the Ildatch, a malevolent spellbook. He is mortally wounded in battle with an ancient creature called a Jachyra and dies soon after. At the time of his death, he was about 582 years old.<ref name=elftimeline/>

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