Characters in The Book of Three

Taran

An Assistant Pig-Keeper at Caer Dallben who dreams of heroic deeds and learns what heroism really takes.

Also in The Black Cauldron, The Castle of Llyr, Taran Wanderer, The High King, The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain

Horn King

A fearsome warlord, the Horned King, who serves Arawn Death-Lord and threatens Prydain.

Achren

A sorceress who rules Spiral Castle.

Also in The Castle of Llyr

Coll

A farmer and retired soldier at Caer Dallben who serves as Taran's guardian and teacher.

Hen Wen

The oracular white pig in Taran's care whose escape sets the story moving.

Eilonwy

A talkative young princess with a talent for enchantment who joins Taran's journey.

Also in The Castle of Llyr

Gurgi

A hairy, ever-hungry forest creature who attaches himself to Taran's company.

Also in The Castle of Llyr

Fflewddur Fflam

A king by birth turned wandering bard, whose harp strings snap whenever he exaggerates.

Gwydion

A prince of the House of Don and war leader whom Taran admires.

Doli

A grumpy dwarf of the Fair Folk who lacks his kin's gift of invisibility and guides the company underground.

Dallben

The ancient enchanter of Caer Dallben who helped raise Taran.

Also in The Castle of Llyr, The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain