Chapter 33 & 34 Summary

In chapter 33, Shea picks up the Sword of Shannara while Creel, Keltset, and Orl Fane watch. At first nothing happens, then suddenly, warmth goes through Shea's body and he feels connected to the sword. He is ill-prepared for the sword's power, which shows the truth about a person's true nature to those who touch the Sword. Unfortunately, Shea does not understand how the truth can hurt Brona and panics. He wants to flee but knows it is too late to escape. When Shea touches the Sword of Shannara, the Warlock Lord wakes from his sleep and materializes to confront the Valeman. Quickly dispatching with Creel and Keltset, he beats down the will of Shea with his mind.

Meanwhile, Allanon senses Shea finds the Sword and rushes from Callahorn towards the Skull Kingdom. He regrets not telling the Valeman more about the Sword of...