It is not the trappings that make the prince, nor, indeed, the sword that makes the warrior

It is not the trappings that make the prince, nor, indeed, the sword that makes the warrior

In the world of Lloyd Alexander's fantasy novels, such as the beloved Chronicles of Prydain series, the idea that it is not the trappings that make the prince, nor the sword that makes the warrior, is a central theme that runs throughout the stories. Alexander's works often explore the idea that true nobility and heroism come from within, rather than from external symbols of power or status.