Nerina is the Baroness of Vo Mandor, and Mandorallen's beloved. Belgarion arrived to settle the issue, with jousting and sorcerous thunderstorms. The negotiations leave Embrig with Vo Ebor, and Garion to act as Nerina's guardian. He also prevents Nerina from committing suicide to stop the war. After many complaints by the distraught Nerina, Garion weds her to Mandorallen.