The Malloreon

The Malloreon is a fantasy story by David Eddings, and is about how Garion, the king of Riva, sets out on a quest to rescue his son Geran from the clutches of Zandramas. 2010-05-11 Garion Why me? I'd like to take a look at this person who thinks he's big enough to fill Bear-Shoulders' shoes. It's what I do. Every time there's something so dangerous that no rational human would ever attempt it, they send for me. [Talking about his servants always following him] It stopped being so convenient when one of them threw a knife at my back. Eriond The fire wasn't real. That's all evil ever really is, an illusion. [About war] Why do people do that? Besides, I'm old enough not to be afraid of shadows. Silk The word's gruel, Eriond, gruel. Belgarath, no one has ever seen me steal something. This is all well and good, but if anyone calls them little nippers, I think I'll scream. Others 'Zakath: [About politics] It's quite simple. If you're still on the throne at the end of the day, you've won. If you're dead, you've lost, and each day is a brand new game. Poledra: How remarkable. Cyradis: If the choice was between you and Zandramas, I might be tempted to choose thee, as repayment for all the times she hath vexed me. Dialogue Durnik: Oh come on Belgarath. There's no such thing as a dragon! Belgarath: I'm glad you told me, Durnik. Now why don't you go tell her that. [Points at dragon] Ce'Nedra: Tell me Sadi. Why do all Nyissan men shave their heads. Sadi: Because, there are all manner of pesky insects that view hair as a nesting place. [Ce'Nedra puts her hands to her hair] Sadi: Don't worry. Most of the time, they're dormant in winter. Silk: So, which boat did you want to steal? Garion: We're not stealing, we're borrowing. Silk: Did you plan to bring it back when you're done with it? Garion: No. Silk: Then the proper word is steal. [They pick a boat] Belgarath: This is a really bad boat. If you were going to steal one, couldn't you have picked something a little nicer. Silk: Told you. Varana: They actually flogged the crown prince? Anheg: It's kind of hard to see someone's face from behind. We were pursuing a Tolnedran merchant ship, and the captain didn't want it to reach the safety of Tolnedran territorial waters. Varana: Anheg! Anheg: Don't worry. I've instructed that Tolnedran ships not be molested... at least, not in front of witnesses anyway. Category:Fantasy books Category:American novels