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Enchanters' End Game
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The Belgariad: Book 5

Enchanters' End Game (1984) (edit title/settings)

by David Eddings (Author) (edit contributors)

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The quest was over. The Orb of Aldur was restored. And once again, with the crowning of Garion, there was a descendant of Riva Iron-grip to rule as Overlord of the West. But the Prophecy was unfulfilled. In the east, the evil God Torak was about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion... read more

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Belgarion, Silk and Belgarath proceed to sneak through Gar og Nadrak, and despite a few incidents (such as being forced to join the Nadrak army at one point), finally reaches the land-bridge and crosses into Mallorea. Despite repeated dreams of temptation by Torak to accept him as a father and... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Belgarion, Silk and Belgarath proceed to sneak through Gar og Nadrak, and despite a few incidents (such as being forced to join the Nadrak army at one point), finally reaches the land-bridge and crosses into Mallorea. Despite repeated dreams of temptation by Torak to accept him as a father and Polgara as his true mother, he loudly rejects Torak and manages to reach Cthol Mishrak unchallenged.

Ce'Nedra's plan is less successful. Despite a victory at Thull Mardu, she, Polgara, Durnik, and Errand are captured by Mallorean forces and taken to Kal Zakath, who gives them to Zedar. This is particularly disastrous because Torak wishes for Polgara to be his bride; with the self-confidence her love would give Torak, his strength would become such that the Rivan King would be unable to stop him. Polgara reveals that the Mallorean Prophecies name her as Torak's destined Bride, and that her strength in resisting Torak's call may decide Belgarion's outcome. With Kal Zakath's private armed escort, Polgara, Ce'Nedra, Durnik, Errand, and Zedar reach Cthol Mishrak before Garion, Silk, and Belgarath arrive via the back way.

Inside Cthol Mishrak, Zedar takes his prisoners to Torak's tomb. Garion, Silk, and Belgarath sneak into the iron tower and down a flight of steps, arriving at Torak's the crypt door, where they hear the voices of Zedar and Polgara inside. The three listening outside hear Zedar insult Polgara, then the sounds of Durnik charging Zedar. Belgarath blasts the door open, whereupon Zedar kills Durnik. Belgarath, enraged, seals Zedar alive inside the stone deep in the ground. Torak revives, and attempts to sway Polgara to join him, but Garion sends images of Durnik into her mind, thereby helping her to withstand Torak's call. He then turns to Garion in anger. In the final battle, during which Garion and Torak swell into immensity, a titanic conflict ensues. Garion again rejects the God of Angarak, slaying his corporeal form with the Sword of the Rivan King and thereby vanquishing him forever. Torak, in his final—and most ultimately human—act, cries out "Mother!" as he dies. Belgarath explains that Torak cried out to the universe itself, thereby reaching for the one thing that may have truly loved him.

The gods arrive and take away Torak's body. UL, the father of the gods, agrees to allow Garion to revive Durnik, with the help of the Orb; Mara objects, but relents when Belgarath reveals that there is one Marag left alive. Aldur questions whether Polgara could be so unequally attached to a mortal while she was a Sorceress. Polgara affirms that she loves Durnik and would agree to have no power greater than he has. The gods and Belgarion use the Orb to bring Durnik back to life, but succeed only when Errand places his hand on the Orb.

Upon the company's return to Riva, Garion and Ce'Nedra plan their wedding. Polgara and Durnik are married in a private chapel in the Citadel prior to Belgarion and Ce'Nedra's ceremony in the Hall of the Rivan King. Here, Durnik reveals that he was gifted with the Will and the Word when he was brought back to life, and that Belgarath had been training him to be the Aldur's newest Disciple, thereby fulfilling Polgara's wish that she have no power greater than his own. Ce'Nedra and Garion are married, dance with everyone, and then retire to their chambers.

The story ends with a half-drunk Belgarath, having finally accomplished his eons-old mission, sitting in the darkened Hall of the Rivan King later that night with a tankard of ale, as the glowing blue Orb mysteriously seems to blush pink as Garion and Ce'Nedra enter the royal bed chamber.

Characters edit see section history

  • Belgarion/Garion: The main protagonist of the book.
  • Polgara: Add a description of this character.
  • Belgarath: The powerful sorcerer who is Garion's grandfather.
  • Ce'Nedra: Princess of Tolnedra and Garion's friend.
  • Silk/Kheldar: The prince of Drasnia. He is a spy with a talent for disguises and is notorious for getting into (and out of) trouble.
  • King Rhodar: King of Drasnia
  • Anheg: King of Cherek
  • Sadi: A eunuch.
  • Barak: Earl of Trelheim, cousin to King Anheg and 'Bear' protector of Garion when he is in danger.
  • Ariana
  • Varana
  • Hettar: Adopted son of Cho-Hag and a "Sha-dar" meaning he is able to communicate with horses.
  • Durnik: A blacksmith who worked at Faldor's farm and accompanied Pol, Garion and Belgarath on their journey from the beginning.
  • Zedar: Once Belzadar, now no longer a wizard but a 'sorcerer' (derogatory term used by magicians), and turned Apostate follower of Torak and no longer a disciple of the God Aldur.
  • Yarblek: A Nadrak trader.
  • Islena
  • Torak: God of the Angaraks.
  • Lelldorin: Garion's friend, an Arend who is not too bright but brilliant with a bow and arrow.
  • Grodeg
  • Mandorallen: A fearless Mimbrate Arend knight.
  • Fulrach
  • Drosta
  • Gethell
  • Merel: Barak's wife
  • Korodullin: King of the Arends
  • Olban
  • Aldur: God of the Vale, who was Belgarath's mentor, and the creator of the Orb.
  • Porenn: Queen of Drasnia
  • Vella
  • Mayaserana: Queen of the Arends
  • Detton
  • Greldik
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Let's move out. We've got a few hours before dark. It looks as if military service might be contagious in this vicinity, and I wouldn't want to catch it.”
    Belgarath
  • “He gave Garion a quizzical look. 'You're supposed to marry her, aren't you?'Garion nodded, not trusting himself to speak.Beldin grinned suddenly. 'You might want to give some thought to running away.'”
    Beldin

First Sentence edit see section history

There was, Garion decided, something definitely mournful about the sound of mule bells.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 5 of 5 in The Belgariad. (standard series)

Preceded by Castle of Wizardry.

This is book 5 of 13 in Garion Universe. (standard series)

Preceded by Castle of Wizardry, and followed by Guardians of the West.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. David Eddings (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Steve Stone (Cover Artist)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1984
ISBN: 0345300785
Page Count: 384

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More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Queen of Sorcery
  • Pawn of Prophecy
  • Magician's Gambit
  • Castle of Wizardry
  • Guardians of the West
  • King of the Murgos
  • Demon Lord of Karanda
  • Sorceress of Darshiva
  • The Seeress of Kell

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Belgarath the Sorcerer
  • Polgara the Sorceress
  • The Rivan Codex

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