Taran shouts to the king to call out the guard to help search for Eilonwy and Magg. The king, of course, thinks that the sea air has addled Taran’s brains, and asks why he accuses Magg of such an offense. […]

That evening’s feast is merry, though Taran can’t enjoy it at all, since he’s too worried about Eilonwy, who is chattering animatedly with Prince Rhun after pointedly reminding Taran that she’s not speaking to him (heh). Fflewddur performs the new […]

Taran is stunned to see the shoemaker is actually Gwydion, and confused by his message. He asks if Arawn has found them on Mona. No, says Gwydion. So are King Rhuddlum and Queen Teleria actually evil, then? Guess again, says […]

Sorry for the delay in getting this recap up, folks – I’ve was out of the country, finally visiting England for the first time. London was amazing, though we didn’t make it to Wales, unfortunately – next time, I’ve got […]

The third chronicle of Prydain is, Alexander tells us in the author’s note, as much about Eilonwy as about Taran. He hints at romance growing between the two, as well as a storyline that is more bittersweet than its predecessors. […]

As Ellidyr charges toward the cauldron, Morgant draws his sword and commands his guards: “Slay him! Keep him from the cauldron!” Taran, Doli, and Flewddur rush out of the tent, and unarmed, Taran tries to wrestle Morgant’s sword away from […]

Morgant’s warriors tie up Taran and his companions, knocking Gurgi unconscious when he tries to fight. They even put a gag on Eilonwy after she accuses Morgant of being a traitor and a liar. Taran warns Morgant that if he […]

Taran wakes that evening to find Eilonwy, Gurgi, and Fflewddur tending to him. They’ve lit a campfire, and Taran is alarmed that it will betray their presence to the Huntsmen. Fflewddur says they couldn’t let Taran freeze to death, and […]