Trumpkin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Trumpkin
Narnia character
Trumpkin, as portrayed by Peter Dinklage in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Information
Race	Dwarf
Title	Lord Regent of Narnia
Nationality	Narnia

Trumpkin is a character from C. S. Lewis's famous fantasy books, The Chronicles of Narnia. He is a dwarf who is very practical and doesn't easily believe in magic or fairy tales. Trumpkin lives during the time of King Miraz and later King Caspian X. He plays a big part in Prince Caspian. He is also mentioned in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and has a small role in The Silver Chair.

Trumpkin's Story in Narnia

Trumpkin the dwarf first appears in the book Prince Caspian. He is part of a secret group called the "Old Narnians." This group includes dwarves, fauns, centaurs, and talking animals. They are all hiding in the woods and mountains. They are trying to escape from the Telmarines, who have taken over Narnia.

King Miraz is the current ruler of Narnia. His family has been in charge for a long time. They have made life hard for the Old Narnians. Miraz even killed his own brother, Caspian IX, to keep his power.

It has been so long since Aslan the Lion appeared in Narnia. Because of this, practical people like Trumpkin find it hard to believe in him. They also don't believe in the "fairy tale" of the two kings and two queens from Narnia's Golden Age. But Trumpkin and others are tired of not being able to live freely in their own land.

So, when young Caspian X runs away, Trumpkin sees a chance. Caspian is the true heir to the throne. He wants to help the Old Narnians. Trumpkin and his friends decide to help Caspian. They gather a group of Old Narnians. Their goal is to fight against Miraz and free Narnia.

When Caspian's army is losing a battle at Aslan's How, Caspian blows Queen Susan's magic horn. He hopes it will bring help. Trumpkin is sent to the ruins of Cair Paravel to meet anyone who arrives. There, he meets the ancient kings and queens: Peter, Edmund, Susan, and Lucy.

Trumpkin is not impressed. He expected powerful adult warriors, not four children. Still, he helps them on their journey. He guides them to Aslan's How, where the army is. It is only when they get close that Aslan shows himself to Trumpkin. This is a big moment for Trumpkin. He finally starts to believe.

After the war, King Caspian makes Trumpkin the Lord Regent of Narnia. This means Trumpkin helps rule the country. He is mentioned in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. He rules Narnia while Caspian is away on his journey.

About 50 years later, in The Silver Chair, Trumpkin is very old and deaf. He is again helping to run the country. King Caspian is away on his ship. Many people think Caspian went to find Aslan. He wanted to know who would be the next King of Narnia. Caspian's only son, Rilian, had disappeared ten years earlier.

Glimfeather the owl brings Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole to Trumpkin. Trumpkin gives them a place to stay at Cair Paravel. However, he doesn't listen much to their pleas for help. Many people have been lost trying to find Caspian's son. Trumpkin is not likely to offer them any help. His doubt has grown stronger with age and sadness.

Trumpkin lives longer than Caspian. He announces Rilian, Caspian's son, as the new King of Narnia. This happens shortly after Rilian returns from Underland. Rilian had been held captive there by the Lady of the Green Kirtle.

Trumpkin is known for his funny sayings. He often uses words that start with the same sound. For example, he says "Tubs and tortoise-shells!", "Beards and bedsteads!", and "Crows and crockery!"

Portrayals

Trumpkin, as portrayed by Big Mick in the BBC TV shows Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Silver Chair

See also

In Spanish: Trumpkin para niños