Polgara is a sorceress in the world of the Belgariad. At roughly three thousand years of age, she is one of the youngest of the ‘old guard’ of disciples and ancient characters who interact throughout the books. Shown on a few occasions to be somewhat weaker than her father, Belgarath, she is still nonetheless a formidable foe. In addition, she has abilities in subtle mind control and healing beyond those demonstrated by any human character in the Belgariad and Malloreon.