And thus did an Assistant Pig-Keeper become High King of Prydain.

The Prydain Companion is more than a quick reference or handy glossary, though it is all of that as well. Instructive, certainly. But, like any good companion, a pleasure to be with over a long period of time.

If life is a loom, the pattern you weave is not so easily unraveled.

By all means," cried the bard, his eyes lighting up. "A Fflam to the rescue! Storm the castle! Carry it by assault! Batter down the gates!" "There's not much of it left to storm," said Eilonwy. "Oh?" said Fflewddur, with disappointment. "Very well, we shall do the best we can.

There's this huge number of desperate people.

Is there worse evil than that which goes in the mask of good?

Trust your luck, Taran Wanderer. But don't forget to put out your nets!