: 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
Following the events of King of the Murgos , King Garion and his companions continue their quest to rescue his kidnapped infant son from the sorceress . David and Leigh Eddings - [Mallorean 03] - Demo...
: A fatal plague eventually strikes Mal Zeth, causing the city to be closed off. Taking advantage of the chaos, the group manages to escape to continue their journey east toward the palace of Ashaba . : Although they reach Ashaba, they find that
: As they travel, they encounter the horrifying reality of demons ravaging the countryside. They eventually confront Urvon , the mad disciple of Torak, and the powerful Demon Lord Nahaz . : A fatal plague eventually strikes Mal Zeth,
: 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.