Mal Zeth is the capital city of the continent of Mallorea at the time of Zakath and Belgarion. It was originally founded as the seat of the Angarak military forces, but has evolved, especially after Kallath was appointed OverGeneral of the armies of the Angarak, Emperor of Melcene and Command in Chief of Angarak in 3831. Torak appeared in 4850 after eons of seclusion at 4850 and a council of war was convened in 4852 at Mal Zeth, indicating its rise to prominence.