 "The Druid of Shannara" takes off where "The Scions of Shannara" left off, focusing on the story of Walker Boh as he attempts to fulfill the task given to him by the shade of Allanon, to return the Druid castle of Paranor to the Four Lands.Left in the Hall of Kings with the Asphinx attacking, Walker fends off the poison with his magic for days whereas the Asphinx could have killed any normal mortal.Finally realizing that there is only one way out of his predicament, he breaks off his arm in terrible agony.