The cauldron can only be destroyed if a living person willingly climbs inside and dies—a fate eventually met by the arrogant but ultimately redemptive Prince Ellidyr . 🛡️ Key Characters & Themes
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.
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.
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
