The Recurring Cast
Belgariad and Malloreon book 7 · 1988

King of the Murgos

Belgariad and Malloreon book 7 by David Eddings

Epic and high fantasy

Garion and his companions pursue Zandramas south, and find an unexpected ally in Urgit, the new king of the Murgos.

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Book facts

Author
David Eddings
Series
Belgariad and Malloreon, book 7 of 12
Published
1988
Setting
Set in an invented world
Story order
Book 9 by the story’s timeline
Characters charted
7
Chart confidence
High

In story order: after Guardians of the West and before Demon Lord of Karanda.

Who is in King of the Murgos

7 recurring or key characters from David Eddings’s chart. Introduces Zakath.

Lead 1

  • GarionFarm boy who becomes Belgarion, the Rivan King

Major 5

  • BelgarathSeven-thousand-year-old sorcerer
  • PolgaraBelgarath's daughter, a sorceress
  • SilkPrince Kheldar, spy and thief
  • Ce'NedraTolnedran princess, Garion's queen
  • ZakathFirst appearanceEmperor of Mallorea

Minor and cameo 1

  • DurnikSmith who travels with them

Also featuring these characters

Other David Eddings books that share the most characters with King of the Murgos.