Allanon tells Wil, after Amberle has become the Ellcrys, that he knew everything. Did Allanon truly know everything? Explain. Why did Allanon not tell Amberle the truth? Would she have accepted it?

The King of the Silver River shows Amberle and Wil a glimpse of the future. Does this help Wil or Amberle? Why did the King of the Silver River choose to show them this?

Before the King of the Elves dies, Allanon has a moment of bitterness. Speculate on why this would be a moment that Allanon has trouble accepting?

Speculate on what the Elfstones took from Wil. Was his decision to never use the stones again a reasonable decision? Explain.

Was it necessary that Wil and Amberle grow to care about each other? Why? Did Allanon know that these two would develop a relationship?

Why did Hebel decide to stay in...