Shadowen (Shannara)
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The Shadowen are a fictional organization and species from the Heritage of Shannara
series by Terry Brooks. They are beings, originally Elves but later others as well, who have uncovered the lost magic and been subverted by it. Serving as the magic-hunting police force for the Federation, the Shadowen seek out others to join their ranks. The Shadowen resemble the Demons in the Word and Void series
in that they are mortals who have intentionally corrupted themselves with evil magic, and in that they can shed their bodies.
, her friend Garth, and the Splinterscat Stresa narrowly avoided being caught by it.
with destroying Wren Elessedil
. Gaining Wren's trust, they eventually betrayed her and captured her. The two were later destroyed by a team effort of Wren, the Wing Rider Tiger Ty and his Roc, Spirit.
Heritage of Shannara
The Heritage of Shannara is a series of four fantasy novels by Terry Brooks, set hundreds of years after the original Shannara trilogy. Unlike the original trilogy, however, this series is all one, cohesive story, in contrast to the three isolated stories of the originals...
series by Terry Brooks. They are beings, originally Elves but later others as well, who have uncovered the lost magic and been subverted by it. Serving as the magic-hunting police force for the Federation, the Shadowen seek out others to join their ranks. The Shadowen resemble the Demons in the Word and Void series
Word/Void
The Word & Void series by Terry Brooks is a trilogy of dark urban fantasy novels primarily set in Illinois in the late 20th and early 21st century....
in that they are mortals who have intentionally corrupted themselves with evil magic, and in that they can shed their bodies.
Wisteron
The Wisteron was one of the most feared Demons on Morrowindl, living in the In Ju swamp. It set webs and traps out to catch its victims. Monstrous in size, Wren ElessedilWren Elessedil
Wren Elessedil is a fictional character from The Heritage of Shannara by Terry Brooks....
, her friend Garth, and the Splinterscat Stresa narrowly avoided being caught by it.
Tib Arne/Gloon
Two Shadowen, one disguised as a boy and the other as a War Shrike, were tasked by Rimmer DallRimmer Dall
Rimmer Dall is a fictional character from the Heritage of Shannara series by Terry Brooks....
with destroying Wren Elessedil
Wren Elessedil
Wren Elessedil is a fictional character from The Heritage of Shannara by Terry Brooks....
. Gaining Wren's trust, they eventually betrayed her and captured her. The two were later destroyed by a team effort of Wren, the Wing Rider Tiger Ty and his Roc, Spirit.