In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950), four centaurs are listed among the ranks of Aslan's loyal army, described as looking like part English farm horse and part giant from the perspective of the Pevensie children. Notably, they are all part of the task-force sent to help rescue Edmund from the White Witch, and all four later participate in the climactic battle against her. In addition, at least two more appear as stone statues in the White Witch's castle, and they are rescued and restored by Aslan as reinforcements for the main army. In the 2005 Disney film adaptation, Aslan's army is much larger than the book, with dozens of centaurs, both male and female, participating in the battle against the White Witch. The film also introduces Oreius, portrayed by Patrick Kake, who is featured prominently as the field leader of the army until the Pevensies arrive. Similar to the books, Oreius leads a team to help rescue Edmund from the White Witch, and he later helps Peter organize the troops in the wake of Aslan's temporary death. During the battle, Oreius and a rhino hold off the entire enemy army in order to buy time so that Peter and the others can fall back, with Oreius getting turned into stone by the White Witch after killing her minotaur general. At the Pevensies' coronation, Oreius can be seen in the crowd, apparently restored by Aslan offscreen.The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Directed by Andrew Adamson; performances by Liam Neeson, Tilda Swinton, Patrick Kake, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, and Shane Rangi; Walt Disney Pictures, 2005.
