The Final Price is the twentieth and final chapter of The Black Cauldron. The brisk and blazing climax of the action takes place here, even as the major themes of self-sacrifice and vying for honor against a rival come to fruition, alongside the minor theme of unfortunate consequences of magical enchantments. All major characters get their due before a mournful denouement, and the story ends with a parting word concerning morals in the "world of men". This page contains spoilers. If you do not wish to be spoiled, do not read further. File:Black crochan.jpg