: The group is detained in the city of Mal Zeth by Zakath , the Emperor of Mallorea. While Zakath is friendly and forms a bond with Garion, he stubbornly refuses to let them leave while his empire is plagued by internal strife and external threats.
: Although they reach Ashaba, they find that Zandramas has already fled with the child. The group must press further east to prevent the "Dark Destiny" from becoming supreme. Series Context David and Leigh Eddings - [Mallorean 03] - Demo...
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