The High King

The High King is the fifth and final volume of the original Prydain Chronicles. It is considered by many fans and critics to be Alexander's best single work.

Preview
When the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces. The companions' last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, adding to the danger they already face. Their journey, fraught with battle and bloodshed, ends at the very portal of Arawn's stronghold. There, Taran is faced with the most crucial decision of his life. In the breathtaking Newbery Medal-winning conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain, the faithful friends face the ultimate war between good and evil.

Plot Synopsis
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Chapters

 * 1) Homecomings
 * 2) The Letter Sticks
 * 3) The Prophecy
 * 4) King Smoit's Castle
 * 5) The Watcher
 * 6) A Clutch of Eggs
 * 7) The King of Mona
 * 8) The Messengers
 * 9) The Banner
 * 10) The Coming of Pryderi
 * 11) The Fortress
 * 12) The Red Fallows
 * 13) Darkness
 * 14) Daylight
 * 15) The River of Ice
 * 16) The Enchanter
 * 17) The Snowstorm
 * 18) Mount Dragon
 * 19) The Death-Lord
 * 20) The Gift
 * 21) Farewells

Characters

 * Taran
 * Coll
 * Dallben
 * Gurgi
 * Eilonwy
 * Fflewddur Fflam
 * Doli
 * Prince Rhun
 * Gwydion
 * Arawn
 * Achren
 * Hen Wen
 * Magg
 * King Smoit
 * High King Math
 * King Pryderi
 * Medwyn