Book of Three is a fantasy novel, the first book in Lloyd Alexander's acclaimed Chronicles of Prydain series. It is a quest narrative following Taran, an Assistant Pig-Keeper with high ambitions. Taran joins the war against the evil Horned King to prevent him from using the magical, animated cauldron, the Black Cauldron. The "Armada Lions" reference indicates a specific paperback edition. The book is a foundational modern fantasy novel, exploring themes of heroism and self-discovery.
