Pawn of Prophecy

This title serves as the opening volume of The Belgariad, a five-book sequence that follows a continuous narrative arc. Readers should begin with this book to understand the foundational character dynamics and the overarching quest that spans the entire series.

The narrative structure and character archetypes established here serve as a direct precursor to the later series titled The Malloreon. Both series share the same world and core cast, effectively functioning as a ten-book saga when read in sequence.