David Eddings fue un autor estadounidense celebrado por sus novelas de fantasía épica. Sus obras, a menudo en colaboración con su esposa Leigh, son conocidas por su intrincada construcción de mundos y sus personajes cautivadores. Eddings se centró en el género de la fantasía épica, logrando un éxito significativo al declarar que no aceptaba directrices de los lectores. Su escritura se caracteriza por una fuerte voz narrativa y la capacidad de sumergir a los lectores en relatos ricos y complejos.
After a long spell of exile, Sparhawk, Pandion Knight and the Queen's champion returns to native land to find it overrun with evil and intrigue - and his young queen greviously ill. Indeed, Ehlana lies magically entombed within a block of crystal, doomed to die unless a cure can be found within a year.
El caballero Falquián tiene por fin en su poder el Bhelliom, la legendaria joya mágica que protegió la vida de la reina Elhana de los efectos del veneno que le había administrado el primado Annias con el propósito de hacerse con el control del reino y apoderarse de su tesoro. Sin embargo, Falquián se da cuenta enseguida de que pasos asesinos lo acechan, y percibe, además, que existe una inidentificable amenaza mucho más sombría y terrible. Si esa amenaza la encarnaba el insensato dios Azash, nadie podía protegerlo pero lo cierto era que la Rosa de Zafiro retenía poderes demasiado peligrosos para cualquier mortal. La restauración de Elhana en el trono era sólo el comienzo de la misión de Falquián, quien junto con los aliados de siempre en su empresa, el novicio Berit, el escudero Kurik y el joven ladrón Talen, debe desbaratar los planes del primado Annias porque, además de sus ambiciones personales, era capaz de servir en secreto a su amo, Azash, y entregar a ese temible dios la única cosa que éste ansiaba poseer: ¡el Bhelliom!
Elhana, reina de Elenia, había sido envenenada, pero conservaba la vida gracias a un hechizo que la mantenía petrificada y encerrada en un gran bloque de cristal. El efecto del conjuro duraría mientras vivieran los diez caballeros que habían intervenido en el mismo, pero desde su realización cada mes moría uno de ellos... Falquián, caballero pandión y paladín de Elhana, busca desesperadamente el remedio para su reina que, tal como le revela el espectro de su propio padre, se halla en el Bhelliom, la maravillosa joya perdida en Lamorkand cuando el rey Sarak de Thalesia murió en combate quinientos años atrás. Iba engastada en la corona del rey y desde entonces muchos hombres cavaban a orillas del lago Randera, buscándola en vano. Ahora, Falquián y sus amigos ya saben hacia dónde se han de dirigir y mediante artes nigromantes invocan el espíritu del rey para que les indique en qué lugar se encuentra la joya. Tras la invocación, el fantasma de Sarak empieza a emerger de la tumba. Su arcaica cota de malla presenta tremendos desgarrones. Es un ser fornido, muy alto..., pero no lleva la corona. Y el espíritu les dice claramente: “No es en mi tumba donde hallaréis el Bhelliom, pues no soy yo quien lo tiene”.
David Eddings’ acclaimed series, The Belgariad, reaches its stunning conclusion in these final two gripping novels. Continue on this magnificent journey and be entranced by a saga of strange lands and peoples, of prophecy and strife set against the background of a seven-thousand-year war of men, Kings, and Gods. The quest may be nearing its end, but the danger continues. After discovering a shocking secret about himself he never could have imagined—all in pursuit of the legendary Orb—Garion and his fellow adventurers must escape a crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a vast desert filled with ruthless soldiers whose only aim is to destroy them. But even when the quest is complete, Garion’s destiny is far from fulfilled. For the evil God Torak is about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion has to face the God, to kill or be killed. On the outcome of this dread duel rests the future of the world. But how can one man destroy an immortal God?“Fabulous . . . Eddings has a marvelous storyteller style . . . exceedingly well portrayed and complex people. . . . More! More! More!”—ANNE MCCAFFREY
David Eddings’ acclaimed series, The Belgariad, reaches its stunning conclusion in these final two gripping novels. Continue on this magnificent journey and be entranced by a saga of strange lands and peoples, of prophecy and strife set against the background of a seven-thousand-year war of men, Kings, and Gods. The quest may be nearing its end, but the danger continues. After discovering a shocking secret about himself he never could have imagined—all in pursuit of the legendary Orb—Garion and his fellow adventurers must escape a crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a vast desert filled with ruthless soldiers whose only aim is to destroy them. But even when the quest is complete, Garion’s destiny is far from fulfilled. For the evil God Torak is about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion has to face the God, to kill or be killed. On the outcome of this dread duel rests the future of the world. But how can one man destroy an immortal God? “Fabulous . . . Eddings has a marvelous storyteller style . . . exceedingly well portrayed and complex people. . . . More! More! More!” —ANNE MCCAFFREY From the Trade Paperback edition.
Here is the epic conclusion of David Eddings’s enthralling series The Malloreon—two magnificent novels in one volume. This monumental fantasy follows the story of two age-old opposing destinies locked in a seven-thousand-year war for control of the world, its gods, and its men. Troubles mount as King Garion, Belgarath, and Polgara pursue Zandramas, the Child of Dark, across the known world. The wicked creature has abducted the King’s infant son for sinister purposes. If Garion and his companions cannot reach the Place Which Is No More, as the Seeress of Kell has warned, then Zandramas will use Garion’s son in a rite that will raise the Dark Prophecy to eternal dominion over the universe. Only the Seeress of Kell can reveal the mysterious locale, but first Garion and Polgara must fulfill an ancient prophecy in the mountain fastness of the Seers. Although Kell is closed to Zandramas, her dark magic can forcefully extract the intelligence she needs from one of Garion’s party. Setting traps and dispatching her foul minions, she is determined to claim the world for the Dark Prophecy. But Garion will let nothing stand between himself and his son. . . .
An omnibus edition containing the first three novels in the best-selling fantasy series, The Malloreon, follows the adventures and exploits of Garion and his companions in Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, and Demon Lord of Karanda. Original. 20,000 first printing.
Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad . Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.
This collection brings together three captivating novels set in a richly crafted fantasy world. Readers will follow a diverse cast of characters as they embark on thrilling adventures filled with magic, intrigue, and battles against dark forces. Eddings weaves a tale of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil, all while exploring the complexities of his intricate universe. This volume promises to enchant fans of epic fantasy with its immersive storytelling and unforgettable journeys.
Fantasy - In this trilogy, Sparhawk must proctect the eastern Tamul Empire from paranormal unrest, and northern Atan from trolls, vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghouls and ogres. Meanwhile, Queen Ehlana is taken, captive, to the Hidden City, shielded by the invincible Klael. The ultimate battle looms.