The Black Cauldron (chronicles Of Prydain Serie... Apr 2026

To gain the cauldron from the hags, Taran must sacrifice his most precious possession: a magical brooch that grants him wisdom and insight.

The Black Cauldron is the in Lloyd Alexander’s five-part high fantasy series, The Chronicles of Prydain . Published in 1965, it received a Newbery Honor and serves as a darker, more complex turning point for the series' protagonist, Taran. 📖 The Core Story The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain Serie...

Prince Gwydion assembles a team to steal the cauldron from Arawn’s stronghold, Annuvin. To gain the cauldron from the hags, Taran

The plot centers on a desperate mission to destroy the , an artifact used by the death-lord Arawn to create the Cauldron-Born —unstoppable, undead warriors who never tire or feel pain. 📖 The Core Story Prince Gwydion assembles a

Unlike many simple "good vs. evil" stories, this book explores the heavy and the meaning of true honor . Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

Upon reaching the stronghold, they discover the cauldron is already gone, stolen by three mysterious enchantresses: Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch .

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