to an experimental growth potion created by Glew. Later won over by Fflewddur's music, she serves as his steed. Taran Wanderer Aeddan. A farmer who shelters Taran while he searches for his parents. Dorath. A treacherous bandit and mercenary. His unofficial second-in-command is the bandit Gloff. Craddoc. An old shepherd who claims a connection to Taran. Llonio, son of Llonwen. Unusually lucky, he and his family spend their days waiting for whatever comes their way. Hevydd the Smith. An expert metalsmith who teaches sword forging to Taran. Dwyvach the Weaver-Woman. An expert weaver who teachers her skills to Taran. Annlaw Clay-Shaper. An expert potter from Commot Merin who teaches pottery to Taran. Taran later considers Annlaw to be the wisest of his Commot teachers. Llassar, son of Drudwas. Young and enthusiastic to prove himself as a man, he is a mirror image of Taran in his own younger years. His knowledge of mountain craft proves vital. Morda. An evil sorcerer who wishes to attain ultimate power. The High King King Pryderi, son of Pwyll. King of the Western Realms, he becomes increasingly convinced that only extreme measures will bring order to Prydain. References External links The Chronicles of Prydain at Fantasy Literature Book series introduced in 1964 American bildungsromans American fantasy novel series Henry Holt and Company books High fantasy novels Newbery Honor-winning works Novels about orphans Pentalogies Pigs in literature Series of children's books Witchcraft in written fiction