The Belgariad is an epic fantasy series by David Eddings that tells the story of a young boy named Garion who is brought up on a farm by his Aunt Pol. Garion's life is turned upside down when he learns of his strange heritage and is led on a quest of magic and danger to stop the evil God Torak from gaining dominion. The series is set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men and is filled with strange lands and events, fate, and a prophecy that must be fulfilled.