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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.

This collection features the three novels that comprise David Eddings's epic fantasy series, The Elenium. Readers can immerse themselves in a richly crafted world filled with magic, adventure, and a compelling narrative that follows the journey of its heroes. The series intertwines themes of friendship, bravery, and the struggle against dark forces, presenting a captivating tale that has captivated fans of the genre.

A Desperate Duke Everything about Lord Harry's easygoing life is about to change. After unexpectedly inherting the title of Duke of Sommersville, he's also discovered it comes with a load of debt. To save the estate, he's going to need money. Lots of it-and quick. A Free-Spirited Duchess Lady Christina has no problem with Harry marrying her for her dowry.After all, they've been friends since childhood. But gone is the laughing, charming boy she once knew. And she won't share anything of herself until she gets that Harry back. No matter how tempting he proves to be... Praise for New York Times bestselling author Patricia Rice "Rich as a magical touch for creating fascinating plots, delicious romance, and delightful characters."- Booklist "Charming and immensely entertaining."- Library Journal "Rice bewitches, beguiles, and tickles your fancy."- RT Book Reviews Top Pick, 4 1⁄2stars

Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here Everyone knew that the tales from the Orb that protected the West from the evil God Torak were just silly legends. But here she was, forced to join a serious and dangerous quest to recover that stolen Orb.

The Orb protecting the West from the evil God Torak was regained and the quest was nearing its end. Or so Garion thought. But the Prophecy still held future surprises for Garion--and the little princess Ce'Nedra.

BOOK 5 OF THE MALLOREON, the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by one of the godfathers of the tradition. Discover the epic stories that inspired generations of fantasy writers - from Raymond Feist's The Riftwar Cycle to George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones. The final choice: darkness or light The last clue has been found. It will lead Garion and his friends to the Place Which Is No More. Zandramas awaits him there...and with him is Garion's son. Armed only with his ancestral sword Garion must fight his way past dragons and demons to meet Zandramas and fulfil his destiny. But the prophecies require a great sacrifice. An impossible choice: save the world - or the person you love

In the Hall of the Rivan King . . .Garion and his companions now have the Orb of Aldur, carried by an innocent young boy, and must return it to its rightful home on the pommel of the sword in the Great Hall on the island of Riva. But Garion's true adversary, the evil God Torak - is waking up in his dark tomb - ready for the final conflict.

Garion and Ce'Nedra continue the quest begun in Guardians of the West. In their party travel the immortal Belgareth the Sorcerer, his daughter Polgara the Sorceress and the little Drasnian, Silk.

The daughter of Belgarath and the shape-shifter Poledra lives out her family's rich prophecy in the ceasless struggle between Light and Dark

The story of Belgarath, the great sorcerer learned in the Will and the Word, on whom the fate of the world depends. This is his own account of the struggle that went before "The Belgariad" and "The Malloreon". Only one man could tell of those near-forgotten times. That man is known as the Old Wolf.

Garion, the King of Riva, finds himself caught between the Dark Prophecy and the Prophecy of Light when he searches a previously obscure part of the Mrin Codex to identify someone or something called Zandramas.

The Endless Quest... Troubles and delays continued to mount as Garion, Belgarath, Polgara, and the company pursued Zandramas across the known world. Possessed by the Dark Destiny, she had stolen Garion's infant son for a ritual that would destroy all that men valued. She was always one step ahead, taunting and spying on them, flying over in the form of a great dragon. Her armies, led by a Demon Lord, threatened on one side; on the other were the forces of Emperor Zakath, seeking to capture them. Somehow, as the Seeress of Kell had warned, they had to be at the Place Which Is No More for the ritual at the same time as Zandramas, or face disaster. But where that might be they still had no clue.

In this third book of The Malloreon, Garion, Belgarath and their friends follow the quest begun in Guardians of the West and continued in King of the Murgos. It will lead them further into the dark designs of Zandramas and the strange ways of demons... The company now knows that Garion's baby son has been kidnapped by Zandramas and is to be used in a terrible ritual which will make the Dark Destiny supreme. The group, however, has been detained by Zakath, Emperor of all Mallorea, and taken to Mal Zeth, the largest city in the world. When a dire plague strikes, they manage to escape and, as prophesied by the Seeress of Kell, travel on to Ashaba - but, although they find Urvon, mad disciple of the evil god Torak, and the Demon Lord Nahaz, Zandramas is gone. In a desperate race against time, the company turn east once more to follow her spoor...

Begins a new David Eddings trilogy, set a few years after the events of The Elenium... At the conclusion of The Elenium the company of Pandion Knights led by Sir Sparhawk, having freed Queen Ehlana of Elenia from the spell that threatened her life, had marched on Zemoch, routed their enemies and defeated or destroyed the evil god Azash. Sparhawk returned to Elenia, where he and Ehlana were married. But their peaceful reign is destined not to last long. A few years later, in the Tamul Empire far to the east, unrest is brewing which threatens the nation's stability. Investigations show that the trouble is clearly of paranormal origin, and suspicion at first falls upon the Styrics. These suspicions prove unfounded, and indeed it is the pre-eminent Styric magician Zalasta who suggests that the Empire look westwards for assistance in solving their problems... specifically, to the legendary warrior Sparhawk.

As he seeks to recover Bhelliom, the lost jewel of power, Sparhawk meets the Shining Ones, beings whose touch brings death. By the author of The Seeress of Kell. 250,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.

The final breathtaking volume in the Tamuli series.The pace, as always, is white hot - as are the special effects. As readers will know from Book Two, the Shining One Xanetia can melt her enemies with a touch. Fortunately, she is on the side of our hero, and so is the god Edaemus, whose (literally) volcanic rage will be useful in the continuing fight to save the Tamul Empire from the ravages of sinister King Cyrgon of the Cyrgai. Cyrgon has called forth Bhelliom's equal in supernatural power, Klael, the very essence of evil.And while Sparhawk is leading armies of Pandion Knights, Atan giants and Trolls in battle, Queen Ehlana is taken hostage in Matherion by the renegade Styric Zalasta and the madman Scarpa. The price for her return is no less than the Blue Rose.Taken in chains first to the jungles of Arjuna in the South, Ehlana is tracked by Sparhawk using both Delphaeic and Styric magic. But by then Sephrenia has been murdered and Ehlana has been removed to the Hidden City of the Cyrgai. The City is protected by magic and by the invincible Klael. The ultimate battle must be fought.

Fantasy fiction by the author of T̀he Belgarian', and T̀he Malloreon sagas'.

David Eddings returns to The Elenium, the splendid fantasy series that began with the thrilling novels Diamond Throne and Ruby Knight. Finally the knight Sparhawk had come to possess Bhelliom, legendary jewel of magic that alone could save Queen Ehlana from the deadly poison that had felled her father. Sparhawk and Sephrenia, ageless instructor in Styric magics, made haste to free Ehlana from the crystalline cocoon that had preserved her life while they desperately sought a cure. But Bhellion carried dangers of its own. Once the stone came into his hands, Sparhawk found himself stalked by a dark, lurking menace. Whether the foul Zemoch God Azash was behind this threat, or some other enemy, even Sephrenia could not say—only that the sapphire rose held powers too dangerous for any mortal to bear. Restoring Queen Ehlana would be only the beginning of Sparhawk’s mission. With the aid of four stalwart knights, one from each Militant Order, he must thwart Ehlana’s prisoner, the Primate Annias, in his plot to assume the throne of the Church. For as Archprelate, Annias would serve his secret master, Azash, and deliver up to the dread God the one thing Azash thirsted for—Bhelliom itself!

The epic story begun in 'The Diamond Throne' continues in this book. Ehlana, the young queen of Elenia is preserved in a block of crystal. Sparhawk, the queen's champion, leads his knights on a quest which can save her

For use in schools and libraries only. The farm boy, Garion, begins a dangerous quest to recover the magic Orb and prevent the evil Torak from seizing power over the world.

Althalus is a thief and a scoundrel. Dweia is a Goddess, beautiful and powerful. Together they must go on a journey to a destination where friendship, courage and love will ultimately triumph over evil.

Two masterful tales of magic, fantasy, adventure, and the epic struggle between good and evil come to life in a collection by the best-selling novelist that includes The Losers and High Hunt.

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In the thrilling conclusion to The Dreamers, the Vlagh prepares for one merciless attack that will pit her forces against the might of both the Elder Gods and the Younger Gods. All may be for naught, however, if the allies fail to respond to the fact that one within their ranks is losing her mind.

A magical, on-the-grandest-scale, action-packed, totally engaging and characterful fantasy novel from the bestselling authors David and Leigh Eddings. The Dreamers are children teetering on the brink of divinity. They have the power to change the world with their dreams. The Elder Gods have defeated the Vlagh twice - with the aid of the Dreamers and the mysterious Treasured One who seems, worryingly, to be controlling them - but the unspeakable Creature of the Wasteland is on the fast track to world domination as the time approaches for the Younger Gods to take their place. Now all the varied resources of the domains of the Gods are marshalled to bring a halt to the spread of evil. But there is pestilence and skirmishing, and suddenly the balance of power shifts. The Ruler of the Wasteland has infiltrated another domain of the Gods, the land of short summers, where bison and deer roam. There the strange and marvellous crystal gorge, which can be no natural formation of rock, is destined to become a battleground of great beauty and great terror. The enemy is closer to knowing the secrets of the Treasured One and the Dreamers are in grave danger of delivering a nightmare to the world of the Elder Gods.

A brilliant fantasy epic set in a world extraordinary danger and magic from bestselling authors David and Leigh Eddings. They are called the Dreamers. They look like sleeping children. They are, in fact, Gods. Despite the literally earth-shattering climax of The Elder Gods, Dahlaine still does not regret having brought the Dreamers into the world of the Elder Gods. He only wishes he'd thought harder about the consequences. His sister Aracia fears the whole world will collapse in on itself if the Dreamers should all wake up and realize where they are. It's bad enough with them dreaming the future, but at least it's a future. Dahlain is pretty sure he's safe from an 'I-told-you-so' from Aracia. The Dreamers give the Elder Gods a chance in the battle against the vicious Ruler of the Wasteland. Then spies of very short stature start cropping up in Veltan's bucolic and peaceful domain.They look like people, or maybe they all look like the same person, but they are more sinister than that. Fortunately, Dahlaine is soon on the scene riding his thunderbolt. This second story of the sibling Gods is the story of the first God Dahlaine and his child Yaltar, who is so dangerous when asleep. And it is the story of the Treasured One, a mysterious presence who is controlling Yaltar's dreams!

Om historie, myter, guder, skikke, social organisation, love, flora og fauna m.m. i fantasyserierne The Belgariad og The Malloreon

While most continents float freely on the face of Mother Sea, the Land of Dhrall survives anchored by the will of the Gods. All Gods, Elder and Younger, share the people and the land of Dhrall equally. But the one place they never enter is The Wasteland: a barren and hideous wilderness ruled by the Vlagh -- a god-like creature whose young are evil spawn.Now, as the Elder Gods are about to transfer their power to the Younger Gods, the Vlagh plans to take advantage of their weakened state and neutralize them, eventually conquering the world. To do so, it is breeding a terrible force borne of monsters and demons. But one ray of hope shines through the darkness: four children called the Dreamers. They alone hold the power to change the course of history . . . and stop the Vlagh in its quest for total world domination.

Im zweiten Band der Elenium-Trilogie von David Eddings kämpfen Ritter Sperber und seine Gefährten darum, die vergiftete Königin Ehlana zu retten. Sie suchen einen magischen Saphir, der einst in der Krone von Thalesien war. Doch ein mächtiger Gegner, Ghwerig, ist ihnen auf der Spur.

Czesć 1 tomu 3. Sparhawk zdobywa magiczny klejnot, a królowa Ehlana zostaje odczarowana. Dzielny rycerz i piękna królowa zaręczają się. Jednak to nie koniec kłopotów pandionity i jego sprzymierzeńców, okrutny bóg Azash nie daje bowiem za wygraną. Sparhawk podejmuje wyzwanie i wyrusza w kolejną niebezpieczną wyprawę, tym razem do kryjówki wroga, świątyni Azasha. Tam w podziemnych labiryntach dochodzi do decydujące

Der Auftakt der Elenium-Trilogie von David Eddings erzählt von Ritter Sperber, der zurückkehrt, um Königin Ehlana zu beschützen, die im Sterben liegt. Auf der Suche nach einem Heilmittel versammelt er Freunde, während er sich gegen gefährliche Verschwörer behaupten muss.

La course bat son plein ; tout l’univers retient son souffle. Zandramas est en fuite avec un moyen sûr d’imposer la domination des forces obscures ; encore faut-il échapper à ses poursuivants, les Gardiens du Ponant, régulièrement contrariés par des obstacles imprévus : cette fois, c’est l’empereur de Mallorée qui les fait prisonniers. Or, tout va mal en Mallorée. Urvon, le dernier disciple de Torak, est devenu fou : le Nouveau Dieu des Angaraks, c’est lui, il en est sûr. D’autres misent sur Nahaz, le Démon Majeur, qui, à la tête de ses sombres hordes, met le pays à feu et à sang ; des crânes humains badigeonnés de sang remplacent l’effigie de Torak au fronton des temples. Le temps presse. L’Enfant de Lumière et ses amis doivent coûte que coûte accomplir la Prophétie. Sinon, toutes sortes de gens vont chercher le Sardion et ce qui triomphera, ce n’est même pas le mal, mais le chaos…

La straordinaria, epica avventura di re Garion, impegnato con i suoi fedeli compagni nella ricerca spasmodica del figlio ed erede, sta volgendo al termine. Se non riusciranno a individuare "il luogo che più non è", Zandramas,il Figlio delle tenebre, userà il bambino per un rito terribile che sancirà il trionfo del Male sull'universo. Ma il coraggioso sovrano è deciso a prevalere, costi quel che costi...

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”.

Miliony czytelników na świecie zachwyciły się magią bestsellerowego cyklu Belgariada. Teraz dawni wielbiciele mogą raz jeszcze przeżyć ten zachwyt, a nowi czytelnicy wyruszyć w niezwykłą podróż, pełną fantazji i przygód. Wszystko zaczyna się od kradzieży Klejnotu, który od lat chronił Zachód przed złym bogiem. Dopóki Klejnot był w Rivie, lud był bezpieczny od niszczącej mocy. Garion, prosty chłopak z farmy, zna legendę o Klejnocie, ale pozostaje sceptyczny wobec magii. Zrządzeniem losu przekonuje się, że legenda jest prawdziwa, a on sam musi wyruszyć w niebezpieczną misję, by go odzyskać. Garion jest dzieckiem przeznaczenia, a los prowadzi go coraz dalej od domu, ku przerażającej konfrontacji z najczarniejszą magią. Wynik starcia zadecyduje o przyszłości świata. Eddings ma wspaniały styl prawdziwego bajarza, a postacie są zadziwiająco dobrze sportretowane i złożone. David Eddings (1931–2009) był amerykańskim pisarzem fantasy. Po ukończeniu University of Washington służył w Armii Stanów Zjednoczonych, a potem pracował jako sprzedawca i nauczał angielskiego. Ostatnie lata życia spędził w Nevadzie. Jego cykl Belgariada przyniósł mu największą sławę.

Le royaume d'Elenie se consume de tristesse car la jeune reine se meurt. Les précepteurs des quatre ordre combattants se sont consultés : il faut lui rendre vie, sous peine de voir Annias, le vénal primat, se hisser jusqu'à l'archiprélature, quitte à transiger avec l'antique ennemi, Otha de Zémoch, qui campe à la frontière d'Orient. Tout sauf ça ! Emouchet, le chevalier pandion, connaît la solution : retrouver le bhéliom, la pierre sacrée perdue depuis des siècles ...

Im Riva-Kodex bieten David und Leigh Eddings umfassendes Hintergrundmaterial zu ihrer Fantasy-Welt. Enthalten sind Geschichten über Helden, Mythologie, Legenden, Zeittafeln, Stammbäume und Landkarten, sowie Berichte über den Ursprung des Auge Aldurs und die Schlacht von Vo Mimbre.

In Beldins Turm wächst Polgara, die Tochter von Belgarath und Poledra, auf und beginnt ihren gefahrvollen Weg als Hüterin des Guten. Sie wird zur Gegnerin des Drachengottes Torak und zur Wächterin der letzten Hoffnung der Menschheit als Erbin des Throns von Riva.

Sparhawk, Pandion-ridder en kampioen van de koningin, keert na een verbanning van tien jaar terug naar Elenië. Daar ontdekt hij dat koningin Ehlana gevangen zit in een groot blok magisch kristal en het enige wat haar nog in leven houdt is de magie van de tovenares Sephenia. Alleen de Bheliom, een legendarisch magisch Amulet, kan haar redden. Elenië wordt geregeerd door een Prins-Regent, een stroman van de ware machthebber, de Primaat Annias, die de leider van de Kerk. Samen met Sephrenia en zijn oude schildknaap, begint Sparhawk aan een wanhopige queeste op zoek naar de Bhelliom om koningin Ehlana te bevrijden.

Belgareth had vanaf het begin meegemaakt hoe de aarde uiteenspleet, nadat de duistere god Torak de Orbus van Aldur had gestolen, en goden en mensen in een duizendjarige strijd verzeild waren geraakt. Aldur draagt Belgareth op een van zijn twee dochters uit te huwelijken aan de koning van Riva, omdat uit deze verbintenis het Kind van het Licht geboren zal worden, dat hen de Orbus tegen Torak zal beschermen. Belgareth, wetend dat Riva dromen heeft waarin zijn mooiste jongste dochter Beldaran verschijnt, hoeft niet lang te aarzelen wie van zijn dochters de bruid zal worden. Maar de Orbus is niet tevreden over Belgareth's keuze en had liever diens humeurige en lastige, maar uiterst scherpzinnige oudste dochter Polgara als de toekomstige koningin van Riva gezien. Wanneer het huwelijk toch wordt gesloten, zijn de gevolgen voor geen van de betrokkenen te overzien...

Sparhawk, Pandion-ridder en kampioen van de koningin, keert na een verbanning van tien jaar terug naar Elenië. Daar ontdekt hij dat koningin Ehlana gevangen zit in een groot blok magisch kristal en het enige wat haar nog in leven houdt is de magie van de tovenares Sephenia. Alleen de Bheliom, een legendarisch magisch Amulet, kan haar redden. Sparhawk en Sephenia gaan op zoek naar het graf van Koning Sarak, de laatste bezitter van de Bheliom, die vijfhonderd jaar eerder viel op het slagveld. Om achter de locatie van het graf te komen pogen ze de geesten op te roepen van strijders die met Sarak vielen in de strijd. Tegelijkertijd moeten ze zien af te rekenen met de Zoeker, een reusachtig insectoïde monster opgeroepen door de god Azash, die de Bheliom voor zichzelf wil.

Het zit de meesterdief Althalus niet mee. Normaal gesproken heeft hij al het geluk van de wereld, maar nu lopen zijn zorgvuldig voorbereide diefstallen in het honderd, zijn de meeste slachtoffers armer dan hijzelf en blijken de ordehandhavers alerter en hardnekkiger dan anders. De simpele opdracht om een boek uit een oude toren te stelen lijkt dan ook een kans uit duizenden. Maar Althalus vergeet te vragen wat voor soort boek het precies is en wij het bewaakt...

Het lot van de wereld rust op de schouders van de meesterdief Althalus. Bijgestaan door een sprekende kat, een verwende prinses, een barbaarse krijger en een bedeljongen moet Althalus voorkomen dat de kwade god Deave en zijn handlangers de wereld vernietigen. En mocht er zich in de wirwar van intriges, veldslagen, ingenieuze diefstallen en magische tijdreizen ook nog een kans voordoen om een fortuin te vergaren, dan is dat mooi meegenomen.

Gdzieś bardzo daleko, poza najdalszym krańcem świata, leży Dhrall, kontynent zakotwiczony w jednym miejscu wolą czworga potężnych, kapryśnych bogów. Sprawują oni tam władzę absolutną, decydują o zmianach pogody i o losach istot śmiertelnych, rzeczywistość jest posłuszna ich woli. Obowiązuje ich tylko jeden zakaz: ograniczeni prawami natury nie mogą odbierać życia. Bogowie nie są jedynymi władcami tej ziemi. W samym jej środku leży Pustkowie, własność tajemniczego, żarłocznego i przerażającego Vlagha. Stwór ten jest niczym najgorszy koszmar przyobleczony w ciało. Powołał do życia ogromną armię złożoną ze straszliwych potworów. Zamierza podbić Dhrall, a potem zapanować nad całym światem. Teraz właśnie, gdy nadchodzi kres cyklu czasu, upiorny plan może się powieść. Zbliża się nieunikniona wojna. Mieszkańcy Dhrallu mogą liczyć tylko na wsparcie piratów oraz najemnych żołnierzy, którzy wcale się nie palą do walki. Prawdziwymi przeciwnikami Vlagha okaże się czworo dzieci, Marzycieli. Wychowane przez samych bogów, mają zdolność sprowadzania snów z mocą odmieniania rzeczywistości. A przy tym, w przeciwieństwie do swoich opiekunów, bez wahania wykorzystują ten dar, by zabijać.

In de Belgarion, Mallorea, Belgarath en Polgara spelen eeuwenoude geschriften en verhalen een belangrijke rol. Al die teksten zijn bijeengebracht in DE WERELD VAN RIVA. Naast een voorwoord van Eddings over de reeks bevat het DE HEILIGE BOEKEN, waarvan het bezit verboden is op straffe van de dood; DE GESCHIEDENIS VAN HET KONINKRIJK ANGARAK, waarin uiteengezet wordt hoe Zakath veranderde in een man van ijs; DE KRONIEKEN, een relaas van 5000 jaar geschiedenis van Riva; het vermaarde heldendicht DE SLAG VAN VO MIMBRE, en nog veel meer prachtige oude verhalen en kronieken.

Turm der Hexerei - bk80; Droemer Knaur Verlag; David Eddings; pocket_book; 1985

Im Finale der Elenium-Trilogie von David Eddings kämpft Ritter Sperber darum, Königin Ehlana mit der Rose aus Saphir zu retten. Doch der Verräter, der sie vergiftet hat, strebt nach religiöser Macht und muss aufgehalten werden, während ein noch größeres Übel droht.

Der fulminante Auftakt zu einem Abenteuer-Epos: Im Ödland von Dhrall nistet das Vlagh, das seine Horden gegen die Menschenreiche entsendet. Da die Götter nicht eingreifen dürfen, ruhen die Hoffnungen auf vier Kindern mit besonderen Kräften.

In der Fortsetzung der High-Fantasy-Saga greift das Böse, Vlagh, die südliche Provinz an und verführt ein menschliches Heer. Das Schicksal der Götter steht auf der Kippe, als eine unerwartete dritte Macht in den Konflikt eingreift, deren Absichten unklar sind.

Irgendwo in der amerikanischen Provinz: Gelangweilt und auf der Suche nach einem Abenteuer kehrt Dan Alders von seinem Militärdienst aus Europa zurück. Für ein Wochenende schließt er sich den Freunden seines Bruders an, um auf die Jagd zu gehen. Es sind ganz normale Männer: Sie trinken Unmengen Bier, sie schätzen eine gepflegte Partie Poker, und sie reden oft und gerne über Frauen. Doch in den Bergen von Tacoma verändert sich alles. Alte Feindschaften brechen auf; aus treuen Freunden werden tödliche Rivalen. Und bald weiß jeder, dass man mit einem Gewehr nicht nur Wild jagen kann. Dan Alders, der einzige Fremde in der Gruppe, muss eingreifen, um eine Katastrophe zu verhindern.

Kouzelnice Polgara je dalším příspěvkem k velkolepé epické řadě, která začala Belgariadem a pokračovala Malloreonem. David Eddings opět prokázal svou představivost, humor a vypravěčské schopnosti, které dělají z jeho knih nejpopulárnější díla svého druhu. Je to příběh v kterém se konečně zjevuje celá pravda o Belgariadu. A proto se vraťme k osudu královny světa, historii bohů, králů a lidí trvající sedm tisíc let a proroctví, které stálo na velikosti jedné kouzelnice... Druhá kniha ze dvou.

Kouzelnice Polgara je dalším příspěvkem k velkolepé epické řadě, která začala Belgariadem a pokračovala Malloreonem. David Eddings opět prokázal svou představivost, humor a vypravěčské schopnosti, které dělají z jeho knih nejpopulárnější díla svého druhu. Je to příběh v kterém se konečně zjevuje celá pravda o Belgariadu. A proto se vraťme k osudu královny světa, historii bohů, králů a lidí trvající sedm tisíc let a proroctví, které stálo na velikosti jedné kouzelnice... První kniha ze dvou.... celý text

Orion – Lovec – se snaží vybojovat svou duši a převzít osud do vlastních rukou nad bohem Atenem, jenž jej stvořil, a také najít milovanou bohyni a milenku, Anyu. V sázce je mnohem více než dosud. Aten posílá Oriona bojovat ve válkách napříč obrovským kontinuem prostoru a času. Stává se vojákem v mezigalaktické válce, velitelem jednotek naklonovaných lidí, jejichž jediným důvodem existence je sloužit jako postradatelné nástroje zbytku lidstva. Postupně si Orion uvědomuje, že stejně jako jsou tyto klony pěšáky v boji, který se jich osobně netýká, i on je loutkou Atena a Stvořitelů. Jak roste jeho síla a nezávislost, uvědomuje si Orion, že všechny války, v nichž bojuje, jsou bitvami v epickém konfliktu mezi Stvořiteli. Tehdy se s nim setká příslušník prastaré rasy a hrozí zničením mladších, vnímajících druhů, pokud nepřestanou vyvíjet zbraně hromadného ničení.

2. kniha série Snící. Temné božstvo tentokrát obrátilo svou pozornost k panství Zelanina bratra Veltana, mírumilovné zemi u Vashova vodopádu. Obránci musí spolupracovat s bohy, lidmi z obou panství i starými známými z první bitvy. Nečekaný úder však přichází i z druhé strany a bohové se svými věrnými se ocitají v pasti. Pomohou jim opět Snící, nebo bude boj i nad jejich síly? Přeložila Adéla Bartlová.

3. kniha série Althalus. Série Althalus od mistra moderní fantasy Davida Eddingse, odehrávající se v novém, úžasném světě. Smaragd se s Althalovou pomocí se pokouší zabránit Daevovi v jeho snaze vrátit vše k prvotnímu chaosu. Althalus ji naučí všemu, co potřebuje znát, tedy jak lhát, podvádět a krást. Smaragd si je totiž jistá, že „účel světí prostředky“. Co je však překvapivější – ona Althala na oplátku naučí něčemu pro něho dosud nemyslitelnému – pravdě, spravedlnosti a morálce.

1. kniha série Althalus. Toto dílo mistra moderní fantasy Davida Eddingse – Althalus – se odehrává ve zbrusu novém, úžasném a kouzelném světě. Nejpřesvědčivější lhář na světě, ozbrojený lupič, příležitostný špičkový vrah a „oblíbenec boha štěsteny“ – Althalus – je tajemným cizincem v plášti jménem Ghend najat, aby ukradl tajuplnou knihu. Althalus se vydává do Domu na Konci Světa, kde se má kniha nacházet – ovšem, až poté, co Ghendův skvělý plášť změní majitele, aniž by to jeho vlastník tušil; koneckonců, blíží se zima. V Domě na Konci Světa, v místnosti, kde se nachází kniha, kterou Ghend popsal, zažívá Althalus velké překvapení. Něco je zde navíc – dominantní mluvící kočka – a neohrožený bojovník záhy zjišťuje, že jednu věc naopak postrádá – dveře, kterými se dostal do nekonečně rozlehlé a záhadné pevnosti jsou pryč… Přeložil Václav Čuba.

1. kniha série Snící. Ostrovnímu světu Dhrall vládne osm bohů. Zatímco čtyři bohové bdí, zbylí čtyři spí a nabírají síly – po 25 tisících let se Snící vzbudí a vystřídají své unavené druhy. Tehdy jsou však nejzranitelnější. V Pustinách se shromažďují hordy stvůr, chystající se zaplavit svět. Je třeba vybudovat armádu, která by se jim dokázala postavit, a času je tak zoufale málo. Jsou tu ale čtyři děti, které ve svých snech vidí obrazy budoucí zkázy. A možná ji dokáží i přivolat… Překlad Adéla Bartlová.

2. kniha série Althalus. Existuje ještě jedna Kniha, sepsaná bohem Daevou, Deiwosovým temným bratrem, jenž se snaží zvrátit stvoření světa. Althalus musí získat kouzelný artefakt, který mu ukáže cestu skrz nastražené léčky jeho nepřátel a zároveň pomůže najít spojence v nastávající válce bohů.