Polgara the Sorceress (Malloreon)

Her complex nature makes her stand out, but I'm curious if this was a deliberate choice or evolved during writing. Did the author want to challenge typical sorceress stereotypes?

The way magic is woven into the story feels very organic, making the world come alive. I wonder how much of that was planned from the start versus developed as the series progressed.

Focusing tightly on her point of view creates intimacy, but I'm curious if this perspective was chosen to highlight her unique role or to shape the story’s tone.