Dramatis Personae: G

Garath

See Belgarath.

Gared, Prince

See Geran.

Garion
(Belgarion, King of Riva, Overlord of the West, Lord of the Western Sea, Child of Light, Godslayer)

Garion is the multiple-great-grandson of Belgarath the Sorcerer through his daughter Beldaran, and the heir to the throne of Riva, Beldaran's husband. Due to his ancestry, he is possessed of the power of sorcery, otherwise known as "the Will and the Word". He was the Child of Light (instrument of the Good Necessity) in the EVENT in the city of Cthol Mishrak that led to the death of the god Torak, and is generally an all-round good guy.

Garion is married to Ce'Nedra, Princess of Tolnedra, and is the father of Geran and Beldaran.

"This thing that we're doing is very important, isn't it, Grandfather?" Garion asked.

"It's the most important thing in the world right now," Wolf said.

"I'm afraid I'm not going to be very much help," Garion said.

Wolf looked at him gravely for a moment and then put one arm about his shoulders. "I think you may be surprised about that before it's all over, Garion," he said.

(PoP, Part Two (Cherek), Chapter Twenty-One)

Gelda, Princess

Daughter of King Fulrach and Queen Layla; sister of, among others, Princess Ferna and Prince Meldig.

Geldahar

Fat, cross-eyed fur dealer in Boktor, to whom Silk sends Yarblek so that he can get into the palace to see Queen Porenn. Presumably a member of the Drasnian Intelligence Service.

Geran - 1: grandson of Gorek, King of Riva

Crown Prince of Riva when his grandfather Gorek, the Rivan King, was assassinated by the agents of Salmissra in the year 4001. Referred to in CoW as Prince Gared.

Geran - 2: father of Garion

Descendant of Belgarath and Riva and penultimate member of the hidden Rivan line: his only son, Garion or Belgarion, was the last. Murdered by Chamdar shortly after Garion's birth, together with his wife Ildera.

Geran - 3: son of Garion and Ce'Nedra
(Crown Prince of Riva, Child of Dark)

Son of Garion and Ce'Nedra, Crown Prince of Riva, future Guardian of the Orb, and Child of Dark during the final EVENT.

Gethell, King of Mishrak ac Thull

Moronic and cowardly King of the Thulls. Succeeded by his son Nathel. Also written as Gethel.

"Have you talked with the Thulls about this?" Silk asked.

Drosta snorted with contempt. "What's the point? I've tried to explain this to King Gethell, but talking to him is like talking to a pile of manure. The Thulls are so afraid of the Grolims that all you have to do is mention Torak's name and they go all to pieces. Gethell's a Thull through and through. There's nothing between his ears but sand."

(EEG, Part One (Gar og Nadrak), Chapter Five)

Gorek the Wise, King of Riva

Last King of Riva to occupy the throne before Garion. Assassinated, together with all his descendants but one, on the orders of Salmissra in the year 4002.

Gorim

Name given to all the High Priests of UL after the first Gorim, who persuaded (OK, bullied) UL into taking the Ulgos as His people. Incidentally, the name "Ulgo" derives from "UL-Go(rim)": "Henceforth shall you be called UL-Go in remembrance of me and in token of his holiness." (MG, Prologue)

The people who followed Gorim came with him to Prolgu. There they built a city. The Spirit of UL was with them, and they dwelt in peace with the creatures who had sustained Gorim. Gorim lived for many lifetimes; and after him, each High Priest of UL was named Gorim and lived to a great age. For a thousand years, the peace of UL was with them, and they believed it would last forever.

(MG, Prologue)

Greldik, Captain

Cherek sailor, old friend of Barak, and habitual drunkard.

Grinneg, Ambassador

Cherek Ambassador to Tol Honeth during the reign of Ran Borune XXIII. Cousin of Barak.

Grodeg

High Priest of Belar during the Belgariad; leader of the Bear-Cult. Nearly seven feet tall, with a long gray beard and bristling black eyebrows.

Grul

Eldrak in the mountains of Ulgoland. Fearsome fighter, met first by Belgarath in the summer of 1896 while he was returning from setting up the Kingdom of Riva, and then killed by the party on the quest for the Orb.

Gundred

Elder daughter of Barak and Merel, with reddish-blond hair. Sister of Terzie and Unrak.