David Eddings è stato un autore americano celebrato per i suoi romanzi fantasy epici. Le sue opere, spesso in collaborazione con la moglie Leigh, sono note per la loro intricata costruzione del mondo e i loro personaggi avvincenti. Eddings si è concentrato sul genere fantasy epico, ottenendo un successo significativo affermando di non accettare direttive dai lettori. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da una forte voce narrativa e dalla capacità di immergere i lettori in racconti ricchi e complessi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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The Dreamers teeter on the brink of divinity. They have the power to change the world with their dreams. They look like children. They are, in fact, sleeping gods.
A brutal serial killer is on the loose in Seattle, having already claimed Regina Greenleaf as one of his victims. Her twin sister, Renata, is left deeply traumatized by the tragedy.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Om historie, myter, guder, skikke, social organisation, love, flora og fauna m.m. i fantasyserierne The Belgariad og The Malloreon
The daughter of Belgarath and the shape-shifter Poledra lives out her family's rich prophecy in the ceasless struggle between Light and Dark
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...
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.
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.
Harte verwegene Männer und das größte Abenteuer ihres Lebens
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.
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.
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
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.
L'Ultima battaglia tra Blue Rose e Klael sta per essere combattuta, nonostante Ehlana sia imprigionata dal nemico nella Città del Nulla. Il Tempo delle strategie e delle speranze è ormai finito. Per ottenere la liberazione della moglie Sparhawk dovrà cedere a Bhelliom il terrificante gioiello del potere. Ma i seguaci di Cyrgon hanno male valutato il loro nemico.
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.
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.
La dea-bambina Aphrael ha nascosto il Bhelliom, la leggendaria pietra, sul fondo dell'oceano per evitare che i mortali ne siano tentati. Sparhawk, valoroso campione della regina, ha il compito di recuperare la rosa di zaffiro per contrastare i diabolici piani dei nemici che minacciano l'impero tamul e la sua patria. Il viaggio del cavaliere, protetto dalla dea, è pieno di pericoli: lui e i suoi compagni devono difendere la gemma dalle forze del male, poiché se cadesse nelle mani sbagliate, verrebbe usata per scopi malvagi, devastando la terra. Nel frattempo, mostri temuti dilagano nell'impero: entità spaventose dai corpi incandescenti, il cui tocco liquefa le carni umane. Queste creature mitologiche circonderanno presto il coraggioso gruppo. Con questo avvincente volume, il secondo della saga dei famuli, l'autore continua la sua esaltante narrazione in un universo fantastico, ricco di avventure e personaggi straordinari. Un romanzo best-seller negli Stati Uniti e in Gran Bretagna, che dipinge le avventure di uomini e dei, streghe e guerrieri in un mondo incantevole e irresistibile.
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...
Sei anni sono passati da quando il coraggioso cavaliere Sparhawk, dopo aver trionfato sul malvagio dio Azash, ha fatto ritorno in Elenia e ne ha sposato la regina, Ehlana. Tuttavia, nuove, spaventose minacce oscurano l'orizzonte: trapelano infatti inquietanti voci circa gli spostamenti dei troll e si parla della ricomparsa di sanguinari eroi del passato, mentre nel vicino Lamorkand ribollono aspre tensioni politiche. Un giorno, dal remoto impero Tamul giunge un appello: si richiede l'intervento di Sparhawk per salvare quelle terre da un incubo che rischia di travolgere anche Elenia. Gli antichi guerrieri citati nelle leggende sono resuscitati dalle ombre, mostri e sortilegi seminano il terrore fra le popolazioni. Sparhawk, la sovrana e la figlia, la principessa Danae, si incamminano quindi alla volta del lontano regno orientale. Li scorta un drappello di fedeli compagni - i valorosi campioni dei quattro ordini militari, il cavaliere Berit, la gigantessa Mirtai e il giovane ladro Talen - e li protegge, sotto mentite spoglie, la divinità Aphrael. Superati mille pericoli, in un viaggio lungo e faticoso attraverso paesi in tumulto, l'indomito gruppo varca infine le soglie dell'esotica corte dell'imperatore, sontuosa e abbagliante. Ma anche qui lo attendono sorprese a non finire, in un luogo dove si tramano foschi tradimenti.
Sparhawk, indomito cavaliere, riesce a svegliare la regina Elhana dal sonno eterno grazie ai poteri della magica rosa di zaffiro. Ma il terribile mago Annias, bramoso di impadronirsi del trono, scatena sul regno di Cimmura l'ira degli antichi demoni, divinità perfide e vendicative.
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
Ehlana, regina degli Eléne, giace sigillata in un'impenetrabile prigione di cristallo, vittima di un arcano maleficio. Molto tempo è passato e molti, troppi sono morti, mentre il nobile Sparhawk, cavaliere e campione della regina, si adopera coraggiosamente alla ricerca dell'antidoto in grado di restituire al popolo la sua sovrana. Una notte, il fantasma del re, padre di Ehlana, lo convoca per comunicargli una sconcertante verità: è stato il primate Annias a operare l'incantesimo con lo scopo di accedere liberamente al tesoro e comprarsi l'elezione al trono di arciprelato. La salvezza ha un solo nome: Bhelliom, ovvero la leggendaria pietra preziosa tanto potente da fermare il sole. Ma questo inestimabile gioiello sembra definitivamente scomparso da quando re Sarak di Thalesia perì in battaglia cinque secoli prima. La gemma era incastonata nella sua corona e da allora fu invano cercata lungo le sponde del Lago Randera. Deciso a combattere le forze del male a tutti i costi, Sparhawk chiama a raccolta tre valorosi compagni: il novizio Berit, lo scudiero Kurik e Sephre-nia, la donna styric che istruisce i cavalieri nelle arti magiche.
Tras diez años de exilio, Falquián regresa a Elenia para reanudar sus obligaciones como caballero pandion y paladín de la reina. Sin embargo, su joven reina, Elhana, sufre una fatal enfermedad, supuestamente la misma que llevó a la tumba al rey Aldreas, su apdre. Permanece con vida gracias al poderoso hechizo invocado por Sephrenia, la mujer de edad indefinida que inicia a los pandion en los secretos de la magia. Elhana está sentada en su trono, petrificada dentro de un bloque de cristal y abocada a la muerte, a menos que alguien encuentre un remedio antes de que transcurra un año.
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.
Qual è il male misterioso che sta uccidendo la giovane sovrana Ehlana? Vittima dello stesso morbo sconosciuto che ha ucciso suo padre, il re Aldreas, è tenuta in vita da un potente incantesimo operato da Sephrenia, la donna senza età custode e depositaria del linguaggio della magia. Ehlana siede sul trono, sigillata in un'impenetrabile prigione di cristallo, condannata a una morte certa se entro un anno non verrà trovato il rimedio alla fatale malattia. Ma il destino dell'intero popolo degli elene è legato alla sorte di Ehlana: il diabolico Annias, infatti, primate della chiesa di Elenia, ha affidato la reggenza a un sovrano-fantoccio, attraverso il quale di fatto governa il regno. E un triste ritorno in patria quello di Sparhawk, appartenente all'ordine dei cavalieri pandion ed ex campione della regina, reduce da dieci lunghi anni di esilio tra genti ostili. Informato della situazione, si mette senza esitazioni a capo dei fedeli di Ehlana e, affiancato da Sephrenia e da Flute, una strana bambina dalle inquietanti facoltà, scopre che dietro le trame di palazzo si nasconde una minaccia ben più oscura e terribile.
Re Garion e i suoi fidi compagni sono bloccati nel palazzo dell'imperatore di Mallorea. Finalmente riescono a fuggire, ma un nuovo, potente nemico minaccia di far prevalere le tenebre sulla luce: il signore dei demoni.
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.
Turm der Hexerei - bk80; Droemer Knaur Verlag; David Eddings; pocket_book; 1985
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.
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.
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
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.
