The Rivan Codex
The Rivan Codex is a collection of background material to the Belgariad and Malloreon fantasy saga by David and Leigh Eddings. It consists of two bodies of material used in writing the novels, one for each series, with three informal essays by David Eddings. Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress do not have dedicated sections, but are referred to in the Eddings' discussions, and drew on the material of the first ten books. In particular, one text presented in the background to the Belgariad forms the basis for the first chapter of Belgarath the Sorcerer.
The Rivan Codex also contains the holy writings of the various religions in the world and the economic diversities of the different countries.
One of the essays also lists the following formula for epic fantasy:
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The Codex
by: CodexWhat can I do to reach you, when you won't open your
eyes
What can I do to help you, when you hide behind your
lies
You keep asking for forgiveness, if there's something I
can give
You keep asking me to heal you, but it won't work the
way you live
No one else can see your demons
No one else can hear the screams
No one else can fight your battle
And make them go away
Raise your hands, tell the son I love you
Don't you lose this chance
Are you ready to go?
Raise your hands, tell the one that loves you
Leave this dark realm
Follow your heart
How can I ever show you, when you only see the bad
How can I ever hold you, when you think that I'm just
mad
You keep asking me to save you, even though without
your trust
You keep asking me to listen, about the life that you
have lost
No one else can see your demons
No one else can hear the screams
No one else can fight your battle
And make them go away
Raise your hands, tell the son I love you
Don't you lose this chance
Are you ready to go?
Raise your hands, tell the one that loves you
Leave this dark realm
Follow your heart
Follow your heart
No one else can see your demons
No one else can hear the screams
No one else can fight your battle
And make them go away
Raise your hands, tell the son I love you
Don't you lose this chance
Are you ready to go?
Raise your hands, tell the one that loves you
Leave this dark realm
Follow your heart
Raise your hands
Follow your heart
Lose this chance
Are you ready to go
Raise your hands
Tell the one that loves you
Raise your hands
Follow your heart
Raise your hands
Raise your hands