Find the Elves in the Elfin Forest
This cache is part of a series of caches in the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (EFRR) that are named for famous Elves from literature or games. Cache is a camo’d 20 oz. bottle.
Shea Ohmsford The Sword of Shannara
Race
Half-Elf,Half-Human
Gender
Male
Hair color
Blond
Eye color
Blue
Loyalty
Himself, Flick and Curzad Ohmsford, Allanon, Menion Leah, Panamon Creel
First appearance
The Sword of Shannara
Birth
Unknown, adopted by Curzad Ohmsford, descended from Jerle Shannara
Death
Between The Elfstones of Shannara and The Wishsong of Shannara
Shea Ohmsford is the main character of Terry Brooks' novel, The Sword of Shannara. He and his brother, Flick, go on many adventures in the struggle to defeat The Warlock Lord. Shea is half-Elven, the adopted son of the Ohmsfords. His father was an Elf and his mother was human, a distant cousin of the Ohmsfords who left him with them before she died. He was born in the Westland but has few memories of it. It is revealed that he is the last surviving descendant of Jerle Shannara, the Elven King who defeated the Warlock Lord centuries ago. As such, he is the only one alive who can wield the Sword of Shannara, the magical talisman that could destroy the Warlock Lord forever. He is the grandfather of Wil Ohmsford. Even though he is much smaller than his brother and the rest of the party going to Pananor, he has the most courage of them all, as he is the only one left who can wield the great Sword of Shannara.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
One of San Diego County’s most precious natural resources, the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, as well as picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing points. In addition, the natural beauty of the Reserve includes such native plant communities as oak riparian, oak woodland, coastal sage scrub and chaparral. All wildlife and natural resources at the Reserve are fully protected so that future generations may also enjoy these wonders.
The 784-acre Reserve was developed by Olivenhain Municipal Water District in partnership with the San Diego County Water Authority and the Bureau of Land Management, as an element of the Olivenhain Water Storage Project and the Authority's Emergency Storage Project. Owned by the Authority and managed by OMWD, the Reserve has been designed to unify the interests of domestic water supply development, natural resources management, and recreational opportunities.
The Reserve sits within the Escondido Creek watershed, which flows year-round from Lake Wohlford to San Elijo Lagoon. The creek runs adjacent to the Reserve's staging area, giving all visitors an opportunity to pass over it as they begin their hike or ride from the trailhead.
The Reserve is home to the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty, which is operated in partnership with the Escondido Creek Conservancy. The Reserve also boasts six designated overlooks, each with a shade structure and/or picnic tables and providing views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Coronado Islands, the Laguna and San Bernardino mountain ranges, and the Olivenhain Dam and Reservoir. Other amenities include portable restrooms and drinking fountains.
The Reserve provides a wealth of opportunity for recreation, educational research, and environmental appreciation. Whether hiking, biking, riding, or just relaxing, experiencing one of the few remaining rural areas in North County is a great way to spend the day.
General Information: The Reserve is scheduled to be open every day of the year except for December 25 and rainy days. Reserve hours are from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 30 minutes before sunset. Actual closing time is posted at the trailhead.
Elfin Forest Interpretive Center
The Reserve is home to the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty which was designed by renowned local artist James Hubbell and opened in 2009. This one-of-a-kind facility is the result of the collaborative efforts of Olivenhain Municipal Water District and the Escondido Creek Conservancy. This unique partnership between a public agency and a land conservancy provides educational opportunities for the public, promotes land stewardship, and shows what can be accomplished with teamwork.