For Bobby Pendragon:
* He defeats the "Merchant of Death," known as the Shadowman: After a harrowing journey and numerous challenges, Bobby, aided by his companions, confronts the Shadowman and defeats him, sending him back to his dimension. This represents a major victory in the struggle against the evil forces threatening the Pendragon universe.
* He establishes himself as a Pendragon: Through his courage and determination, Bobby proves himself worthy of the Pendragon mantle. He learns to access the "Pendragon" power within himself, allowing him to travel between realities.
* He begins his journey to save the Pendragon universe: The defeat of the Shadowman is only the first step in a much larger conflict. The book ends with Bobby setting out on a new mission to track down and destroy the other "Merchants of Death" and ultimately face the ultimate evil, the "St. Dane."
For the Pendragon Universe:
* The immediate threat of the Shadowman is eliminated: The Shadowman's defeat protects the Pendragon universe from further immediate harm.
* The Pendragon universe is left with a new hero: Bobby's rise as a Pendragon offers hope for the future, although the threat remains.
* The stakes are raised: The defeat of the Shadowman reveals the larger scale of the threat and the complexities of the conflict Bobby will face.
For the reader:
* The book concludes with a sense of closure: The Shadowman is defeated, Bobby's role is established, and the next steps are laid out.
* The reader is left with a sense of intrigue and excitement: The book leaves the reader eager to find out what awaits Bobby in his next adventure.
Therefore, the resolution of Pendragon Book One can be seen as:
* A victory for Bobby and the Pendragon universe, but also a beginning.
* A clear setup for the further development of the story and its characters.
* A satisfying conclusion, but also a launchpad for further adventures.