The Belgariad Part Two Author:David Eddings An exultant song seemed to soar in his mind, filling him with wonder. It was the Orb, Garion knew...the living jewel, recovered from the servants of the maimed god Torak after more than a year of searching. But the danger was not over. — .... — Biw that destiny was upon him, ordained by a Prophecy given ages ago. Torak would soon arise; the world ... more »would be plunged into war. And the only hope of avoiding total annihilation lay in Garion's ability to overcome Torak in combat.
Unfortunately, the Prophecy did not guarantee his success.« less