Ep 7. Breakline

The Shannara Chronicles season 1 episode 7, titled "Breakline," follows Wil, Amberle, and Eretria as they continue on their journey to find the Bloodfire. Along the way, they encounter obstacles and have to work together to overcome them.

The trio comes across a group of trolls who are guarding a bridge they need to cross. They try to sneak past them, but the trolls catch them and demand payment for crossing. Wil offers them his Elfstones, but they are not enough. Just as it seems they will be stuck, a group of humans led by a man named Captain Balinor comes to their rescue and defeats the trolls.

Balinor offers to help the group cross the bridge and introduces them to his crew. They notice that Eretria is a Rover and are immediately wary of her. It is revealed that Balinor has a mission of his own and needs their help to complete it. He is searching for his daughter, who was taken by the Dagda Mor.

Meanwhile, Allanon is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in his battle with the Changeling. He is visited by Bremen, a former Druid who trained Allanon. Bremen warns Allanon about the dangers of using too much magic and tells him that he needs to find balance.

Back with Wil, Amberle, and Eretria, they agree to help Balinor find his daughter. They come across a town where the inhabitants are being forced to mine for something by a group of Gnomes. The group decides to help the town and defeat the Gnomes. During the battle, Wil uses his Elfstones and begins to realize the extent of their power.

As they continue on their journey, the group comes across an abandoned city and decides to investigate. They discover that the city was destroyed by a magic user who lost control of their power. This serves as a warning to Wil about the dangers of using too much magic.

Balinor reveals to the group that he used to be a soldier for the Elves but left when he disagreed with their methods. He tells them that his daughter was taken because of her connection to the Elves and how they want to use her for their own gain.

The group finally reaches their destination, a mountain containing an abandoned Elf outpost where Balinor believes his daughter is being held. They fight their way through the outpost and eventually find Balinor's daughter, who has been turned into a tree. They break the spell and reunite the family.

The episode ends with Allanon meeting with the Ellcrys and warning it of the impending danger. He also tells it that he has chosen its successor, Amberle, but she does not know it yet.

Overall, "Breakline" is an action-packed episode filled with battles, magic, and character development. The group faces both physical and emotional challenges, and their bonds grow stronger as they work together to overcome them. There are also deeper themes explored, such as the dangers of power and the importance of balance.