The Broken Sword is the fifth chapter of The Book of Three. Here one of the two major antagonists of the series is introduced, whose histrionics and visage dominate the events. Evil, supernatural powers -- rarely glimpsed in this series -- are a major theme here. The offering of power to save oneself is a minor theme, repeated in later books. This page contains spoilers. If you do not wish to be spoiled, do not read further.