Slanter (Shannara)
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Slanter is a fictional character from the Wishsong of Shannara
by Terry Brooks
. He is a Gnome tracker who looks out only for himself traditionally, and does what is needed to stay alive.
Slanter left the Eastland at a young age, learning the skills of tracking from an old Borderman. He has traveled all the lands at one time or another, and as such is different from the rather reclusive Eastland Gnomes. He tracked for the Mord Wraiths
simply because it was the smartest thing to do, and did not particularly enjoy it, even though he tracked Allanon
. Slanter followed the Druid's trail to Shady Vale, where he had an encounter with Jair Ohmsford
. Actually, he wanted Jair to tell him Allanon's whereabouts, but Jair attacked him with the wishsong. Jair made the illusion of many snakes wrapping around Slanter's body, and then Jair used a tree branch from an old maple to render him unconscious. Slanter later came after Jair, capturing him and turning him over to his master from the gnome race. Later, when Jair was rescued by the Weapons Master, Garet Jax, Slanter went with them on their quest, and developed a strong bond with the Valeman.
Slanter later joined Jair and the Weapons Master Garet Jax
on their way to Graymark, though unwillingly and with no small amount of complaint. Despite this, Slanter proved a valuable ally to the company, and saved Jair's life numerous times. Slanter was also the only one of Jair's companions to survive the journey, and promised at their farewell that they would meet again.
The Wishsong of Shannara
The Wishsong of Shannara, an epic fantasy novel by Terry Brooks, is the third and final novel in the Original Shannara Trilogy, with the other two being The Sword of Shannara and The Elfstones of Shannara. The story revolves around Jair and Brin Ohmsford, the children of the main characters from...
by Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks
Terence Dean "Terry" Brooks is an American writer of fantasy fiction. He writes mainly epic fantasy, and has also written two movie novelizations. He has written 23 New York Times bestsellers during his writing career, and has over 21 million copies of his books in print...
. He is a Gnome tracker who looks out only for himself traditionally, and does what is needed to stay alive.
Slanter left the Eastland at a young age, learning the skills of tracking from an old Borderman. He has traveled all the lands at one time or another, and as such is different from the rather reclusive Eastland Gnomes. He tracked for the Mord Wraiths
Mord Wraiths
The Mord Wraiths are a fictional organization from the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. They were human sorcerors in service to the Warlock Lord who recovered and were subverted by the Ildatch....
simply because it was the smartest thing to do, and did not particularly enjoy it, even though he tracked Allanon
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...
. Slanter followed the Druid's trail to Shady Vale, where he had an encounter with Jair Ohmsford
Jair Ohmsford
Jair Ohmsford is a major character in three novels of the Shannara series by Terry Brooks: The Wishsong of Shannara, a full-length epic fantasy novel, Indomitable, a short story that appeared in Legends II, and Dark Wraith of Shannara, a graphic novel....
. Actually, he wanted Jair to tell him Allanon's whereabouts, but Jair attacked him with the wishsong. Jair made the illusion of many snakes wrapping around Slanter's body, and then Jair used a tree branch from an old maple to render him unconscious. Slanter later came after Jair, capturing him and turning him over to his master from the gnome race. Later, when Jair was rescued by the Weapons Master, Garet Jax, Slanter went with them on their quest, and developed a strong bond with the Valeman.
Slanter later joined Jair and the Weapons Master Garet Jax
Garet Jax
Garet Jax is a fictional character from Terry Brooks' epic fantasy novel The Wishsong of Shannara. He is known as the "Weapons Master", and it is said that no matter what weapon you choose, even your hands and feet, Garet Jax is better with it. He claims to have never lost a fight, and all who have...
on their way to Graymark, though unwillingly and with no small amount of complaint. Despite this, Slanter proved a valuable ally to the company, and saved Jair's life numerous times. Slanter was also the only one of Jair's companions to survive the journey, and promised at their farewell that they would meet again.