The Malloreon is a five-volume fantasy series that follows Garion, the protagonist of the preceding Belgariad series, as he is once again called upon to fulfill a prophecy. Accompanied by his companions, Garion must travel to the continent of Mallorea to confront a new, ancient threat and secure the future of the world. The narrative focuses on the struggle between the forces of light and dark, culminating in a final confrontation that determines the fate of the universe.