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Castle of Wizardry
A Fantasy Novel by David Eddings
Book 4 of the The Belgariad Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Epic Fantasy,
- Chosen One,
- Quest Fantasy,
- Prophecy,
- Dark Lord
This book is for you if you're into...
- Magical artifacts with minds of their own
- Prophecies driving characters toward epic confrontations
- Princesses stepping up to lead armies
Now that Belgarath, Polgara, Garion and their companions have destroyed Rak Cthol and escaped with the Orb, they must flee the enraged army of Murgos, who seek to reclaim the Orb.
Garion learns more about his strange powers and discovers that the Orb is communicating with him.
The Orb is delivered to the Hall of the Rivan King for safe keeping, and the predestined marriage of Garion to the proud Princess Ce’Nedra is announced.
But the evil god Torak is awakening and will stop at nothing to recapture the Orb.
Belgarath knows from the prophesies that the future of the world hinges on a final battle between Garion and Torak.
Without alerting Polgara or anyone else at the castle, Belgarath, along with Garion and their friend Silk, sneak out of Rivan castle to face this final battle.
With the future of the world in danger, Princess Ce’Nedra finds the strength to raise an army, intent on helping Garion combat Torak and his forces.
The fourth book in the 5-part bestselling Belgariad series.
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