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Castle of Wizardry

Book Four of The Belgariad
Pages
373
Published
1984
Language
English

Synopsis

The fourth book of the Belgariad.A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled!THE BELGARIADIt had all begun with the theft of the Orb that had so long protected the West from the evil God Torak. Before that, Garion had been a simple farm boy. Afterward, he discovered that his aunt was really the Sorceress Polgara and his grandfather was Belgarath, the Eternal Man. Then, on the long quest to recover the Orb, Garion found to his dismay that he, too, was a sorcerer.Now, at last, the Orb was regained and the quest was nearing its end. Of course, the questors still had to escape from this crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a desert filled with Murgo soldiers searching for them, while Grolim Hierarchs strove to destroy them with dark magic. Then, somehow, they must manage to be in Riva with the Orb by Erastide.After that, however, Garion was sure that his part in these great events would be finished.But the Prophecy still held future surprises for Garion - and for the little Princess Ce'Nedra!THUS CONTINUES BOOK FOUR OF THE BELGARIAD

About the author

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David Eddings

David Eddings (1931-2009) was an American fantasy novelist born in Spokane, Washington. He wrote the Belgariad and Malloreon, the Elenium and Tamuli, and the standalone Redemption of Althalus, among other novels. He worked with his wife, Leigh Eddings, from the start of his career; she was credited as co-author from 1995 and died in 2007.

Characters

GarionProtagonist
Ce'NedraProtagonist
TorakAntagonist
PolgaraSupporting
BelgarathSupporting
All characters in Castle of Wizardry

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book without reading the previous ones in the series?

    The narrative relies heavily on established character relationships and a continuous plot arc that begins in the first volume of The Belgariad, making it unsuitable for readers who have not started from the beginning of the series.

  • How does this book relate to the author's other series?

    This title serves as the fourth installment of The Belgariad, which functions as a direct precursor to the subsequent five-book series titled The Malloreon, featuring the same core cast of characters.