Characters
Although he is a hero who has saved Prydain, Taran insists on being called this humble title instead of just "pig-boy"
Question: What is an Assistant Pig-Keeper?
Also known as the "Black Crochan," this vessel has the power to turn the bodies of the dead into heartless warriors
What is the Black Cauldron?
These "weapons of murder" are deathless warriors who serve Arawn and can never be killed because they are already dead
Who are the Cauldron-Born?
From the Latin for "prophecy," this adjective describes someone or something (like Hen Wen) that tells the future
What is oracular?
Fflewddur Fflam prefers the life of one of these wandering musical storytellers to his official duties as a king.
What is a Bard?
This son of the Chief Bard Taliesin wears a curiously shaped iron brooch and possesses the gift of prophetic dreams
Who is Adaon?
This book contains all the knowledge that can be known in the world
What is the Book of Three?
These fierce, monstrous messenger birds carry out the will of the Death Lord from the skies
What are Gwythaints?
This 10-letter word refers to the rude or disrespectful behavior that Prince Ellidyr accuses Taran of showing
What is insolence?
These twin mountains guard the southern approach to Annuvin and are where the warriors initially plan to scout for the cauldron
What is Dark Gate?
This "hotblood" prince hides his poverty under a mended cloak and is constantly spurred by a "Black Beast" of pride on his shoulder
Who is Prince Ellidyr?
This gift given to Gurgi ensures he always has his "munchings and crunchings"
What is the magical food pouch?
This oracular white pig is Taran’s primary responsibility at Caer Dallben
Who is Hen Wen?
Used to describe Ellidyr’s mended cloak, this word means thin and tattered with age
What is threadbare?
Princess Eilonwy uses this simple 6-letter name for the magical, glowing golden ball that provides light in the dark.
What is a bauble?
This dwarf of the Fair Folk can turn invisible, though the effort often makes his ears feel like they are full of bees
Who is Doli?
Fflewddur Fflam possesses one of these instruments with strings that snap whenever he "adds color" to the truth
What is a harp?
These mortal warriors are members of a brotherhood of killers whose individual strength increases every time one of their members is slain
Who are the Huntsmen of Annuvin?
This term refers to an animal’s specific manner of moving, such as when the riders quickened their steeds
What is a gait?
This farm, protected by a powerful enchanter, is the one place Arawn wouldn't dare attack and where the story begins
What is Caer Dallben?
This king and war leader of the House of Madoc is described as "cold as ice" and has saved Gwydion's life more than once
Who is King Morgant?
This "royal gift" to Gwydion from a young lady is a black, battered sword that can be drawn only by those of the proper lineage
What is Dyrnwyn?
Also known as the Death Lord, he is the ultimate enemy of Prydain and the master of Annuvin who stole the Black Crochan for his own evil purposes.
Who is Lord Arawn?
Often used when characters are in danger, this word refers to a particularly difficult or unfortunate situation
What is a plight?
This is the medieval Welsh word for the island of Britain and the name of the imaginary land where Taran lives
What is Prydain?