Belgarath the sorcerer
Step back in time with Belgarath, the ancient sorcerer whose mastery of the Will and the Word is crucial to the world's survival. As the first and most favored disciple of the god Aldur, Belgarath recounts the epic struggle between two opposing Destinies that shaped the very fabric of existence. This tale of magic, conflict, and divine intervention confirms Belgarath as a towering figure in fantasy literature.
An ancient, powerful sorcerer and former disciple of Aldur who recounts his life story across millennia.
Belgarath's daughter, a skilled sorceress and warrior; the book is later retold from her perspective in its companion novel.
Reading this book first is not recommended because the framing narrative takes place after the events of the Belgariad and the Malloreon, meaning it contains significant spoilers for those earlier works.
This book is written in the first person as an autobiographical account, which provides a distinct, personal voice for the protagonist that differs from the third-person perspective used in the main series.
While Leigh Eddings contributed to the writing of the earlier books, she was not credited on them due to publishing decisions at the time, whereas she received official co-author credit starting with this companion volume.