Millions of readers the world over have been held spellbound by this valiant tale vividly told. Now, enter Terry Goodkind's world, the world of The Sword of Truth.
In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword-to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out. This is the beginning. One story. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.
What does Terry Goodkind think of the TV show? The 2009 Comic-Con Panel
On Thursday, July 23rd, Terry attended the 2009 Comic-Con in San Diego as a featured guest on the LEGEND OF THE SEEKER Season 2 invitational panel. The room was packed, standing room only. Doors opened for seating at 4:30 PM and the panel began promptly at 4:45 PM. The lights dimmed and a projector fired up, playing a Season 1 recap with highlights from the more memorable episodes. The reel lasted about 5 minutes and then the room lights were switched back on and the focus shifted back to the main stage.
First to the podium was the Moderator who introduced Terry Goodkind as the creator of the SWORD OF TRUTH series books and LEGEND OF THE SEEKER television series. His introduction was followed by Bruce Spence, the actor that portrays Zedd in the series, and Executive Producer Ken Biller.
After the guests were seated, a six part moderator-led Q&A begin with the first question being the most important on everyone's mind; what does Terry Goodkind think of the television show? His response:
"I've been writing the SWORD OF TRUTH SERIES for the last few decades. This entire thing began with just me, alone, in a room by myself... It's difficult for any creator to develop characters and stories and see them changed. The characters in the television series are not true to the characters in the books. A lot has changed. That's the negative. But the positive side is that a lot of new readers have been brought into the books, as a result of the television show... Everyone has been brought into the series by either a friend or a family member or a co-worker or similar, so the fans that have come to the books as a result of the television series are no different. It was simply another path to here. For that, I'm grateful. The television series is just an entry point to much more."
Executive Producer Ken Biller pushed back a bit, suggesting the television series was more true to the characters than some believe, but this was met with pockets of eye rolls from the audience and a swift retreat. Ken eventually rescinded with, "We consult Terry's work every day, seeking input for the characters and the storylines." In all, both Bruce and Ken were extremely appreciative of Terry, mentioning numerous times their respect of the books, enjoyment of the original characters, and Terry's in-kind support for the show.
Shortly after, the moderator then pointed, "How involved are you with the television series?" to which Terry humbly replied;
"I'm not involved at all. I'm writing new books, working on new stories, and developing new ideas. Disney purchased the SWORD OF TRUTH series property, it's theirs to develop into a television program that is entertaining and enjoyable and that's what they do best. What I do best is write stories."
Bruce Spence, the actor that plays Zedd, mentioned numerous times during the panel that his character is acted with deep inspiration from Terry Goodkind's novels and, when dimly asked by the moderator how much the books have influenced Zedd's character, Bruce replied, "The character wouldn't exist without the books. It's just that simple."
After a brief discussion about the Season 1 DVD release, Ken mentioned the series would be available in multiple languages. Terry then joked, "Well you already have Bruce and he can speak Australian." This generated big laughs from the audience and Bruce chuckled, "I speak New Zealand too." More laughs. This led to an interesting discussion about the career arc Bruce Spence undertook, leading him first to Australia for MAD MAX and eventually around the globe working on various film and television projects until finally, LEGEND OF THE SEEKER, where he ended up in his hometown of Auckland, filming across the street from the elementary school he grew up.
"Did you ever imagine you'd be filming movies over there?" to which Bruce heartily offered, "Never! Never once did I think such things. What a blast it has been."
The discussion then led into specifics about the Season 1 5-DVD boxset including;
Official release date: October 13th 2009
Behind-the-scenes feature with Terry Goodkind including an interview at his home in Las Vegas where he discusses the SWORD OF TRUTH books in detail and a thrill-ride in his Radical SR8 LM race car.
Will be released on October 13th in standard definition DVD format.
Blu-ray format will not be released until the cost of Blu-Ray comes down a bit. ABC is only releasing LOST in Blu-Ray television series format for right now. Prices expected to come down for Christmas/Winter Holidays.
Next up, a 10-minute preview of the second season with footage recently shot in Auckland and details about what's to come;
Brief clips from the next season were shown including a long-form segment with a gigantic crack running through the ground, green mist and fire coiling out, with Zedd giving Richard and Kahlan ominous warnings about what will happen if the STONE OF TEARS is not found.
Confirmed that Charisma Carpenter (ANGEL and BUFFY) will play the role of TRIANA (Mord'Sith Warrior) during Season 2 with an introduction at the season premiere.
Zedd, "The stone is a very small object... in a very big world." Cue cut to shots of Richard and Kahlan rushing on horseback through dimly lit forests.
Tabrett Bethell (Mord'Sith Cara from the Season 1 Finale) has now been cast a regular of the series and will appear through-out Season 2.
Terry Goodkind laughed, sighed, shook his head, smiled, nodded excitedly, and otherwise showed a wide range of emotions during the Season 2 clips, clearly satisfied with much of what he saw, although mildly bemused by some of the more unusual character treatments. As he puts it, "The television series is merely an entry point to the books, one of many."
Following the moderator Q&A, a microphone was handed off to the audience for a brief open forum. The first person up to the microphone asked Terry if he ever had role models in life that helped him become a writer.
"I always wanted be a writer. When I was in Creative Writing in High School, I had a teacher that greatly inspired me. I didn't start writing until I was about 45, but I always had that burning desire to write."
The second and third questions were about the television series including; In the season finale (Season 1), did Kahlan finish Richard's confession? "No, she didn't finish the confession." In the second season, will we find out about Richard's father? First Executive Producer Ken Biller replied, "You'll have to watch the television show to find out!" The question was then passed to Terry Goodkind who mused, "Read the books!" This generated very big laughs from the room.
The panel wrapped up at 5:45 with an autograph and informal meet-and-greet session immediately after.
FURTHER COMMENT
Terry Goodkind added this while discussing the show with reporters, following the panel.
If you don't like the show, you can blame Ken Biller. If you like the show, you can blame Ken Biller for that too. I wrote the characters and the stories that are in the books. What Disney did with it is packaged things into what they believe is entertainment for television. If you want more, that's what the books are for.
There you have it. Enjoy LEGEND OF THE SEEKER, Season 2 beginning November and the Season 1 boxset in October.
Episodes of LEGEND OF THE SEEKER are available on ABC Networks and affiliates, U.S. nation-wide. In addition, the Sci-Fi channel recently picked up the first and second season of the series for airing in the United Kingdom. The series is also available, with limited release, in other countries including Brazil, Argentina, France, and Spain.
Visit LegendoftheSeeker.com and click on the "Find Your Local Time & Channel" search box, upper-right corner of the website.
Episodes of the recently completed Season 1 are also available in streaming media format via Hulu, found at Hulu.com.
Cast & Crew
LEGEND OF THE SEEKER PRIMARY CAST
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Season one premiered on 1 November 2008 and aired until 23 May 2009 in the United States, where it was broadcast via syndication. It introduced the main characters of the series: Richard Cypher (Craig Horner), Kahlan Amnell (Bridget Regan) and Zeddicus "Zedd" Zu'l Zorander (Bruce Spence). Richard is a woods guide who discovers that he is the Seeker of Truth, a sacred post that has the responsibility to uphold justice in the world. He also learns that an ancient prophecy names him as the person who will defeat Darken Rahl (Craig Parker), a tyrant hell-bent on conquering the world. As he journeys in search of Rahl, Richard is aided by Zedd, an old wizard, and Kahlan, a young woman who has the magical power to make others do her bidding.
EPISODE 00 - "THE MAKING OF A LEGEND"
Lucy Lawless behind-the-scenes making-of featurette in promotion of the launch of the LEGEND OF THE SEEKER television series. - Originally aired on October 18th, 2008.
EPISODE 01 - "PROPHECY"
Darken Rahl, a tyrant who wants to expand his empire into the Midlands, sends soldiers to obtain the Book of Counted Shadows, which is in the possession of a Confessor named Kahlan Amnell. Kahlan crosses the magical boundary into Westland, a land of no magic, in search of a wizard. In Westland, Kahlan meets Richard Cypher, a woodsman who helps her escape the soldiers. Kahlan finds the wizard, Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander, and insists that he take her to the Seeker. Richard, who was sent by his father to Zedd, meets them and discovers that he is the Seeker, the person prophesied to defeat Rahl. One of the soldiers, Fane, kills Richard's father and takes the Book of Counted Shadows from Richard. - Originally aired November 1st, 2008.
EPISODE 02 - "DESTINY"
After accepting the role of the Seeker, Richard formulates a plan with Zedd, Kahlan and his friend Chase to find Fane. Darken Rahl attempts to bring down the magical boundary that separates the Midlands and Westland, which will allow Fane to return with the Book of Counted Shadows. Fane kidnaps Chase's daughter and forces a sorceress to give him the Night Stone to cross the boundary. Richard and Kahlan pursue Fane to the boundary, where Richard kills him and retrieves the Book. Meanwhile, Rahl's soldiers destroy the boundary. Richard throws the Book into a fire to stop the soldiers from taking it. Together with Kahlan, he defeats them. Having recovered from his injury, Zedd joins Richard and Kahlan as they set off into the Midlands. - Originally aired November 1st, 2008.
EPISODE 03 - "BOUNTY"
Richard, Kahlan and Zedd are attacked by a band of mercenaries, one of whom, they find, was carrying a map that tracks Richard's location. Soon after they discover that Darken Rahl is offering a reward for capture of the Seeker, a woman named Lily asks for their help to save her brother from the Shadrin, a mythical monster. When the group finds yet another map tracking Richard, Zedd sets off to find the mapmaker Sebastian (Ted Raimi). Richard and Kahlan follow Lily to find her brother but it turns out to be a trap. Lily wants to exchange Richard for her brother, who is to be executed by the Rahl's soldiers. Meanwhile, Zedd warns the mapmaker not to make any more maps to track the Seeker. He returns in time to save Richard and Kahlan from capture. Richard helps Lily's brother escape. In return, Lily helps to spread word that the Seeker is here to help them. - Originally aired November 8th, 2008.
EPISODE 04 - "BRENNIDON"
While Kahlan performs her Confessor's duties, Richard returns to his birthplace Brennidon but is unnerved to find it under siege with D'Haran soldiers. A woman named Brigid claims to be Richard's birth mother and that her son Mark is his brother. After witnessing a woman almost getting killed for defying Darken Rahl, Richard is determined to save his village despite the D'Harans' intention to capture him. Meanwhile, Zedd convinces a woman that he is not the father of her son and reveals to Kahlan that Richard is his grandson. When both find out where Richard is, they rush off to Brennidon. They arrive in time to help Richard and the villagers fend off and kill the D'Harans. Brigid reveals to Richard that although she thinks of him as a son, she is not his mother and that his real mother is out there looking for him. - Originally aired November 15th, 2008.
EPISODE 05 - "LISTENER"
Upon witnessing Darken Rahl's soldiers capturing a Listener, who has the ability to read others' thoughts by looking into their eyes, Richard, Kahlan and Zedd devise a plan to rescue him. After the rescue, Zedd uses the soldiers to find Rahl as Richard and Kahlan set about returning the Listener, a boy named Renn, to his step-father. Renn grows to trust Richard and Kahlan after they risk their lives to protect him. Using his abilities, Renn discovers Richard and Kahlan's secrets including their feelings for each other and reassures each of them that the feelings are mutual. Not wanting them to be harmed, Renn leaves with his step-father and is sold off again to Rahl's soldiers, who have captured Zedd for helping a D'Haran traitor escape. Richard and Kahlan find Zedd and Renn, and help them fend off the soldiers. They journey to Thandor, where Renn is then left in the care of the Sisters of Light. - Originally aired November 22nd, 2008.
EPISODE 06 - "ELIXIR"
A boy named Jack steals Zedd, Richard and Kahlan's horses and sells them to Rymus, a magic peddler, in the village of Drendril. While tracking Jack in the village, Richard is aided by a bartender's magic potion that allows him to see Jack's precise location. Jack takes them to the peddlers, who start a fight, forcing Kahlan to use her Confessor's power on Rymus and Zedd to expose himself as a wizard. They discover that Drendril is being corrupted by a wizard's magic potions. The wizard captures Zedd and is revealed to be Jeziah, a past student of Zedd. Richard learns not to rely on magic and uses his woods guide skills to find Zedd. Richard, Kahlan and Rymus defeat Jeziah and the peddlers in a fight, but Rymus dies protecting Kahlan. Noticing Richard's feelings for Kahlan, Zedd reminds Kahlan that she has yet to tell Richard of her Confessor's power and how that will affect their relationship. - Originally aired November 29th, 2008.
EPISODE 07 - "IDENTITY"
Richard ignores the warning of Shota, a sorceress who has had a vision of his death, and proceeds with his plan to capture Demmin Nass, Rahl's right-hand man, in Kalabra. Hence, Shota uses magic to temporarily exchange Richard's identity with that of a merchant's son, Gryff. Kahlan and Zedd leaves for Kalabra with Gryff, who they think is Richard. On the way, Kahlan reveals her feelings for Richard to Gryff and how they can never be together because of her Confessor's power. Meanwhile, Richard is forced to marry Gryff's betrothed, Bronwyn. When Bronwyn is eventually convinced by Richard that he is not Gryff but the Seeker, she leads him to Kalabra, where he reunites with Kahlan and Zedd, and saves Gryff's life. They learn from a document Kahlan took from Nass' tent that Rahl is looking for the boxes of Orden. Shota reveals to them a prophecy that foretells Kahlan betraying Richard. - Originally aired December 6th, 2008.
EPISODE 08 - "DENNA"
Fearing that her feelings for Richard may compromise his mission to stop Rahl, Kahlan leaves Richard and Zedd to find another Confessor who can help them. Shortly after, Richard is captured by a Mord'Sith named Denna (Jessica Marais) who can manipulate any form of magic directed at her; Zedd is powerless to help. Denna reveals to Richard of Rahl's plan to torture him into submission. As she tortures him, Kahlan locates Lara, a Confessor who has abused her power to gain control over an entire settlement. Upon learning from Zedd that Richard has been captured, Kahlan goes to save Richard. Lara is killed by Rahl's soldiers and the people she confessed are freed from her control. Richard and Kahlan escape from captivity after killing Denna, who is brought back to life by another Mord'Sith. When Richard tells Kahlan that he knows of her secret, she reaffirms that they must focus on their mission and cast aside their feelings for each other. - Originally aired January 10th, 2009.
EPISODE 09 - "PUPPETEER"
As Darken Rahl plans to obtain the third and final Box of Orden from Queen Milena of Tamarang, Zedd poses as a puppeteer at her daughter Princess Violet's birthday party while Richard and Kahlan attempt to delay Rahl's emissary from reaching Tamarang. Zedd befriends Rachel, a ten-year-old girl enslaved as Princess Violet's playmate. With her help, Zedd steals the third Box of Orden and replaces it with a look-alike. Meanwhile, Richard and Kahlan intercept a small party of Rahl's soldiers and discover that Rahl is travelling to Tamarang himself to retrieve the box. Rachel helps Zedd smuggle the box out of Tamarang with the assistance of a cook named Martha, and takes it to Richard and Kahlan. Rahl realizes that the box is a fake but fails to capture Zedd; he kills Queen Milena as a result. After Zedd rejoins Richard and Kahlan, Rachel is taken in by Martha. - Originally aired January 17th, 2009.
EPISODE 10 - "SACRIFICE"
Richard, Kahlan and Zedd encounter a group of Confessors and their leader, Mother Confessor Serena, who are on their way to an island called Valeria to hide from Rahl. After discovering that her sister Dennee is alive and is being held at a D'Haran prison, Kahlan rescues her by disguising as a Mord'Sith and Richard as her prisoner. The Confessors' happiness at finding Dennee pregnant is short-lived when she gives birth to a boy. As part of their tradition, all male Confessors are killed at birth because they are unable to control their power. Serena confesses Zedd and retrieves Dennee's son from Richard, who does not want the boy to be killed. Deciding to help Dennee save her child, the remaining Confessors confess Rahl's pursuing soldiers with Richard and Kahlan's help and use them to distract Zedd while they confront Serena. Dennee's mate kills Serena, releasing Zedd from her control, and leaves for Valeria with Dennee and their son. The remaining Confessors name Kahlan as their new Mother Confessor. - Originally aired January 24th, 2009.
EPISODE 11 - "CONFESSION"
When two resistance fighters against Darken Rahl die under suspicious circumstances, their leader, Connor, requests Kahlan's help. Zedd set off on a separate mission to retrieve the key to a crypt where they will hide the third Box of Orden from Rahl. Richard and Kahlan arrive at Connor's home to find him dead. Kahlan uses her Confessor's power on a thief named Niles, who tells them that he killed Connor. They discover too late that Niles, who was hung for the murder, was not responsible. When Kahlan finds Nile's sister dead and Richard convinced that he is the murderer, they believe that magic is being used by the real killer to give others the memories of killing the victims. The town's constable, Declan, brings forth evidence that Connor's wife, Nella, had committed the murders but he is revealed to be the murderer and a Rahl follower. Zedd rejoins Richard and Kahlan after obtaining the key and repairing his relationship with his brother. - Originally aired January 31st, 2009.
EPISODE 12 - "HOME"
Using a rare astronomical alignment, Darken Rahl has his wizard, Giller, cast a spell that places Richard under a dreamlike trance in an attempt to reveal the hidden location of the third Box of Orden. Under the spell, Richard believes he is home in Hartland and begins to tell of his past months adventures. Darken Rahl, under the guise of a childhood infatuation, pushes him to disclose where he hid the Box of Orden. Zedd is powerless to break Rahl's hold over Richard so a desperate Kahlan admits the truth to Richard — she loves him. Kahlan's tears break through to Richard's dreams and he is able to at last see the truth and the face of Darken Rahl. He rips out of his dream state in time to recover the Box of Orden before it falls into Darken Rahl's hands. This episode is a clipshow. - Originally aired February 21st, 2009.
EPISODE 13 - "REVENANT"
Zedd leads Kahlan and Richard to the tomb of a past Seeker named Kieran, where he plans to hide the third Box of Orden but they find Kieran's remains missing from his sarcophagus. After they are led by the spirit of Kieran's Confessor, Viviane, to his remains, Zedd undoes the spell that prohibits Kieran's soul from going to the underworld. Kieran's spirit possesses Richard and expels Zedd from the room. Kieran, in Richard's body, uses Kahlan as a vessel for Viviane. Zedd meets Kieran's former wizard, Amfortas, who explains to him that the thousand-year old legend of Kieran and Viviane is not as it was. After Viviane committed suicide to release Kieran, whom she had confessed, from her power, Kieran turned into a violent killer, forcing Amfortas to kill him and to keep his spirit from entering the underworld. With Amfortas' help, Zedd re-opens the door and forces both Kieran and Vivane to depart for the underworld. Zedd decides that the tomb is not a safe place to hide the Box of Orden, and that he will take it somewhere secretly by himself. - Originally aired February 28th, 2009.
EPISODE 14 - "HARTLAND"
After reuniting with Chase, Richard and Kahlan return to Hartland to find that the D'Harans have taken control of everything. Despite the fact that most people in Hartland seem to think that the D'Harans are helping them, Richard, Kahlan, and Chase discover that the D'Harans have been taking dissenters prisoner, and feeding them to gars. Even though Michael, Richard's brother, first resists their efforts, he finally is convinced and helps them. Michael helps them, in particular, after the D'Harans discover that Richard is in Hartland by giving up his life to help them escape back to the Midlands. - Originally aired March 7th, 2009.
EPISODE 15 - "CONVERSION"
Giller attempts to recreate the Confessor's magic for Darken Rahl by experimenting with ancient magic on Rahl's prisoners. Dismayed by Giller's slow progress, Rahl decides to pay a visit. Richard, Kahlan, Chase and Devlin, a resistance fighter, rescue the prisoners from Giller's keep. Chase is struck ill when his wife Emma, whom Giller had performed one of his experiments on, unknowingly unleashes a form of Confessor's power on him. Upon discovering that Rahl will be arriving at the keep, Richard and Kahlan head there in hopes of killing Rahl and capturing Giller. They are captured when Giller proves resistant to Kahlan's Confessor power and Richard is defeated by Rahl in a fight. As Giller works to take Kahlan's Confessor power, Rahl reveals his plan to use it on Richard, triggering Kahlan into the "Con Dar" or "Blood Rage". She kills Giller and confesses Rahl's minions, forcing Rahl to retreat. After returning to Chase to give him Giller's potion, which will keep him safe from Emma's power, Richard and Kahlan receive a message from Zedd, who tells them to meet him in D'Hara. - Originally aired March 14th, 2009.
EPISODE 16 - "BLOODLINE"
Zedd reunites with Richard and Kahlan in D'Hara after hiding the third box of Orden near the People's Palace to lure Darken Rahl out. Rahl's minions locate the box but are unable to retrieve it due to a magical shield. Rahl sends Denna to recruit a young woman named Jennsen, who is immune to magic. Denna forces Jennsen to retrieve the box by threatening to kill her mother but loses the box to Richard, Kahlan and Zedd. After Denna escapes with Jennsen's mother, Richard discovers that Jennsen is his sister and Zedd is their grandfather. In exchange for the third box, Denna helps Richard and Jennsen to steal the two boxes in Rahl's possession. When she attempts to take all three boxes, Richard assembles them and obtains the power to command others. Finding his mother dead, Richard is overcome with vengeance, and commands Kahlan to kill Denna and Rahl's soldiers to kill each other. Jennsen, horrified by Richard's actions, separates the three boxes to cease their hold over him. To keep the boxes apart, Zedd gives two boxes of Orden to Jennsen to protect, while they protect the third. - Originally aired March 21st, 2009.
EPISODE 17 - "DECEPTION"
Richard and Kahlan return to the Midlands and come to the aid of a group of rebels whose homes have been destroyed by a new weapon created by Darken Rahl called the "Whisperer". Kahlan manages to confess a D'Haran soldier named Carver Dunn, who helps them to deduce that the Whisperers are being stored at a fort nearby. Richard infiltrates the fort using Carver's identity and discovers that a cargo of Whisperers is being sent from D'Hara to replenish the fort's supply. As Richard befriends the fort's captain, Kahlan becomes protective of Carver, who is later killed by one of the rebels. When Kahlan learns of the rebels' plan to use the intercepted cargo of Whisperers on villages loyal to Rahl for revenge, she goes to the fort to inform Richard, and together, they are able to stop the rebels in time. As Richard and Kahlan destroy the Whisperers, they reflect on the choices they made to save the innocent D'Harans. - Originally aired March 28th, 2009.
EPISODE 18 - "MIRROR"
Gwildor, a common thief, uses a magic mirror to change his appearance to that of a D'Haran captain. He also causes two other thieves named Clayre and Frytss to appear like Kahlan and Richard in order to rob the people of Midlands. Upon seeing Richard and Kahlan, the thieves hatch a plan to steal the Sword of Truth. Clayre and Frytss succeed in stealing the sword but are captured by D'Haran soldiers after Gwildor betrays them. Clayre and Frytss escape only to be found by Zedd, who discovers that they are not Richard and Kahlan. Meanwhile, Richard and Kahlan are captured by D'Harans after being tricked by Gwildor's lover, Bianca. Zedd uses the mirror to pose as Bianca and attempts to trade Clayre and Frytss for Richard and Kahlan. When that fails, he tricks the D'Harans again by having Bianca appear as him, while they escape. Zedd changes Frytss and Clayre back to their original appearances before continuing on his journey with Richard and Kahlan. - Originally aired April 25th, 2009.
EPISODE 19 - "CURSED"
King Gregor, an ally of the Seeker, allows Shota to curse him with magic that transforms him at sunset into a beast called the Calthrop in order to protect his kingdom from Rahl's army. However, he is unable to control the Calthrop as it preys on the innocents, forcing Richard and Kahlan to kill him. Meanwhile, Zedd discovers from Shota that without the Calthrop, the D'Harans will be able to take over the throne. Upon the D'Harans' invasion, Zedd and Shota use magic to darken the sky, unleashing the Calthrop. Corah, who inherited the throne and the Calthrop curse from King Gregor, turns into the beast herself, driving the D'Harans away. Just as Corah decides not to hide the identity of the Calthrop from her people, Kahlan realizes that she must accept and learn to control her magic. After returning, Zedd reveals the existence of a second Book of Counted Shadows and that they must find it before Rahl. - Originally aired May 2nd, 2009.
EPISODE 20 - "SANCTUARY"
Richard, Kahlan and Zedd arrive at the library in which the remaining copy of the Book of Counted Shadows is hidden. To find it, they seek the help of a librarian named Livia, who suddenly disappears. A painter named James had use magic to transport her into a world he had created through a magical painting, where she reunites with her missing son, Aidan. After James explains that he was keeping Aidan safe, Livia informs him that she is needed at the library. James promptly returns to the real world to paint the library into their sanctuary, transporting everything inside it along as well. He is found by Richard and Kahlan, who he also transports into the painting. With Livia's help, Richard finds the Book. At first unwilling to return them to the real world, James is forced to when Rahl discovers the painting and burns it, but he himself is unable to escape. Richard begins reading the Book to understand the magic of Orden. - Originally aired May 9th, 2009.
EPISODE 21 - "FEVER"
Darken Rahl raids a village where Jennsen is living, looking for the Boxes of Orden. Jennsen, pursued, throws them into a lake. When Rahl's soldiers find her, they beat her mercilessly causing her to lose her memory. As Jennsen is nursed back to health, Rahl convinces her that Richard is evil in order to obtain the location of the boxes. Meanwhile, Richard, Kahlan, and Zedd enter a camp which has been struck by a plague, created by Darken Rahl. In exchange for the Seeker's head, he will provide them with the cure. As Zedd sets about healing the sick villagers, Richard retraces Jennsen's steps to the lake and is able to retrieve the missing boxes. Believing in Rahl's story, Jennsen follows his orders to steal the boxes from Richard. She succeeds but Richard captures her and manages to restore her memory. Rahl is out of options, so he sends orders for his army to pull back and to have Cara and her sisters of the Agiel summoned, as Richard sets about using the magic of Orden with Kahlan's help. - Originally aired May 16th, 2009.
EPISODE 22 - "RECKONING"
Richard puts together the three Boxes of Orden, while Kahlan confesses him. However, Rahl's Mord'Siths find them just as this happens. In the middle of the confession, Cara, the lead Mord'Sith, uses her Agiel on Richard. This combination of the powers of Orden, Confessor and Agiel results in a magical explosion that sends Richard and Cara 57 years into the future. Meanwhile, in the ensuing conflict, Zedd is killed by his own wizard's fire, and Kahlan is taken prisoner by Rahl. When Kahlan learns from Shota that the only way for Richard to return is to replicate the magical combination of Orden, Confessor and Agiel, she decides to conceive a child with Rahl. Kahlan gives birth to a son, Nicholas, who grows into a merciless tyrant. In the future, Richard joins forces with Cara to destroy Nicholas. They meet up with Shota, who tells Richard about the magical combination required to travel back in time. Nicholas fails to deter Cara and Richard from returning to the present, where they save Kahlan and Zedd, with Richard finally fulfilling the prophecy in defeating Rahl. The Boxes of Orden are destroyed. - Originally aired May 23rd, 2009.
On Thursday, July 23rd, Terry attended the 2009 Comic-Con in San Diego as a featured guest on the LEGEND OF THE SEEKER Season 2 invitational panel. The room was packed, standing room only. Doors opened for seating at 4:30 PM and the panel began promptly at 4:45 PM. The lights dimmed and a projector fired up, playing a Season 1 recap with highlights from the more memorable episodes. The reel lasted about 5 minutes and then the room lights were switched back on and the focus shifted back to the main stage.
