About the Book: Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara
New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks makes his triumphant return to
the world of Shannara, delving deep into the origin story of the druid order and
its enigmatic creator that will change the face of the Four Lands forever.
One of the most iconic structures in the Four Lands is Paranor, the fortress
home of the Druid Order. Legend holds that it was erected by an Elven leader
known as Galaphile Joss. But who was this Galaphile, and how and why did he
choose to establish this center of magic and learning?