BookSeries· 2003· Fantasy
by Terry Brooks
The Sword of Shannara Trilogy: 1 recorded work traces back to it, and it draws on 1 recorded source.
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This is primarily a foundational fantasy influence for Durfee: it helped establish the kind of epic-fantasy experience he wanted to create. Its importance is less about copying individual elements and more about giving The Forgetting Moon its basic conception of what a large-scale fantasy adventure could be.
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The similarities are substantial: A young hero from a quiet rural community is drawn into a quest. An ancient evil threatens the world. A wise druid (Allanon) fills a role similar to Gandalf. The journey involves a diverse fellowship. The quest centers on a powerful magical artifact.