Melynlas

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Melynlas is a grey, silver-maned foal of Melyngar that serves Taran of Caer Dalben throughout most of his adventures in the Chronicles of Prydain novels.

Taran receives Melynlas at the end of The Book of Three as a gift from Prince Gwydion. Like Taran, Melynlas is headstrong and stubborn at times, sometimes finding himself in equal trouble. Yet, as time goes one, Melynlas matures with Taran and proves to be an invaluable ally and trusted friend.

[edit] Appearances

In The Book of Three, Prince Gwydion awards Taran with Melynlas, as a gift for helping to defeat the Horned King.

In The Black Cauldron, Melynlas carries Taran during his journeys to Annuvin and the Marshes of Morva. In an act of selflessness, Taran offers Melynlas to Orgoch, Orddu and Orwen in exchange for the Black Crochan, but the mysterious women refuse.

In The Castle of Llyr, Melynlas bears Taran to the Isle of Mona and his journey to save the Princess Eilonwy

In Taran Wanderer, Melynlas accompanies Taran in his voyage of self-discovery, and is captured at one point by the soldiers of Lord Goryon, in Cantrev Cadiffor. Using his wits instead of his fits, Taran recovers his beloved steed from the warlord.

In The High King (Winner of the Newberry Medal), Melynlas is with Taran every step of the way on the companions final quest to retrive Dyrnwyn.