Eragon Inheritance

Eragon Inheritance Cycle
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Eragon Inheritance Trilogy

R/Eragon: This Subreddit is dedicated to the Eragon series, also known as the Inheritance Cycle, written by Christopher Paolini Press J to jump to the feed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Eragon took these eggs with him at the end of Inheritance in order to find a safe place for them to hatch and grow. In addition to this, he further modified the ancient spell that bound elf, human and dragon together, adding the races of Urgals and Dwarves to the pact as well to add further diversity to their ranks and prevent further conflict.

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Murtagh sets the stage in the first book when, with only his bow, he ~~kills~~disembodies Durza, after said sorcerer defeated Eragon almost effortlessly.
- Eragon slaying him by stabbing him through the heart.
In the second book, Eldest, Roran not only rallies the village into taking up arms against a squad of trained military soldiers and a pair of human-like condors who eat flesh, but afterwards convinces nearly the entire village to abandon their home, march over freezing mountains, steal a cargo ship from a guarded city, sail through a whirlpool, and join a rebel movement.

In Eldest, Murtagh earned the respect of many when he announced his return by beating Eragon up, even after Eragon's training. Even the fact that he had just done it to the protagonist, did little to diminish the awesomeness. Thorn also cemented his badassery by holding his own against and wounding Saphira even when he was severely injured and Saphira was armored. According to Word of God, Murtagh would have overpowered Eragon like this even if Eragon hadn't just been through a battle.
Sloan's calling out Eragon in Brisingr is a truly magnificent What the Hell, Hero? moment, for those have a less-than-good opinion of the latter.
- Elva gets a similar moment later on in the book. When Eragon attempts to strip her powers from her, she calls him out for his self-righteousness, and points out that he has no right to do something like that to her simply because he didn't approve of her. 'That way lies the depraved pleasure of controlling others for your own satisfaction. Galbatorix would approve.' Eragon is so shocked that he is brought to his knees and is unable to even phrase a reply, because he can't think of anything to defend himself against her accusations.
  - Elva also punctuates it with a truly badass True Neutral speech.
  - And after Elva leaves, Angela slaps Eragon in the face. Yes, she-the eccentric human spellcaster-slaps Eragon, the Dragon Rider with the super-fast reflexes and enough strength to smash through an armoured man's chest. (Well, 'human'.)
- A soldier in Feinster continued the example when he confronted Eragon, by refusing to back down, standing his ground against Eragon despite his elven powers, and calling him a selfish glory-seeker. 'Well, I curse you, Shadeslayer! I curse you with all my heart! May you leave this land and never return!'
Roran, when in Brisingr he defied poorly formed orders from his commander to win a battle and kill nearly 200 soldiers by himself.
In previewing Book IV, Christopher Paolini actually used the term 'crowning moment of awesomeness' in relation to Angela, stating “There is a lot more to Angela than meets the eye. If you like her, you’re in for a treat with Book Four. Angela gets several crowning moments of awesomeness therein.”
- Then she does, in her rescue of Eragon and Arya, and battle with the High Priest of Helgrind.
Glaedr and his rider not only battling Murtagh and Thorn above Gil'ead, but also holding their own before Galbatorix intervenes. Another mention goes to the elves, who enter the war against the Empire not by marching to join the Varden or sending out messengers, but by capturing one of its major military bases. And then mocking frickin' Galbatorix.
Only mentioned, but the Old Rider Thuviel, who magically converted some of his body's mass directly to energy in the Battle of Doru Areaba, horribly killing himself and poisoning his home with radiation, just to conceal the last dragon eggs and Eldunarya from Galbatorix.
- For those out there who don't know what this means, he basically just turned himself into a nuclear bomb.
Murtagh using the True Name of the Ancient Language to strip away Galbatorix's wards.
Eragon defeating Galbatorix, by making him feel the pain he has ever inflicted on anyone or any dragon, inadvertently or not, over the century he has lived.
Nasuada getting captured by Murtagh and withstanding massive amounts of pain and torture from Galby himself without giving in. And when Galby starts making her hallucinate, she plays along, and laughs as she goes through crazy visions and horrors.
Roran capturing Aroughs.
- He had 3 days to capture the nearly-impregnable city, only 800 warriors (with an insubordinate commander), several trusted villagers, and a magician of modest abilities.
  - He slept through the first day.^note
  - Then on the 3rd day, he and a force of warriors near single-handedly snuck into the city's waterways with barges, using the city's own waterwheels and river, captured it's center, suffered 'only' a sixteenth-level loss of fifty men in the process, through nothing more than sheer determination.
- And before this, when a small force is charging towards their camp, he has every single person besides himself hide, with the only addition being a 'shimmer' magic effect on both sides of him. Some time later, this very same force retreats away from him, a single man. He scared an entire cavalry force away with nothing more than words, sheer confidence, and a very simple magicians trick.
From a narrative standpoint, the buildup and Reveal of Shruikan. The reader left's stunned by how big he's implied to be from outside Uru'baen. When he actually shows himself, you can feel Eragon's mind boggling at how freaking HUGE he is, through some surprisingly good wording by Paolini, with only a small bit of Purple Prose.
'The dragon was enormous. Eragon at first had difficulty comprehending that the entire shape before them was a single living creature. He saw part of Shruikan's corded neck and thought he was seeing the main part of the dragon's body; he saw the side of one of Shruikan's hind feet and mistook it for a shin. A fold of a wing was an entire wing in his mind.'
The steps Eragon takes at the very end of the series to avoid becoming another 'Galbatorix' is pretty amazing as well. He's more than aware of how easy it would be for him to become a powerful, unmatched ruler, and yet he resists all temptation and takes steps to ensure he will not be made king or leader. It may not seem amazing, but turning down power like that isn't easy as it may look.
Not an epic battle, or a well-planned siege, but Roran again and still awesome nevertheless. In Inheritance, Katrina is growing increasingly frustrated doing laundry, when Roran offers to do it to give her a break. She protests because people would think it unseemly, but he insists on doing it, indicating that he really doesn't care what other people would think and that it would be good to do something with his hands other than swinging his hammer. Especially since for a medieval setting, this kind of sight would probably be openly mocked because it's not traditional... but try it on Roran, and he'd Death Glare anyone foolish enough to try.
Waíse néiat - 'Benot.'

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Welcome! Here you’ll find all current works related to the Inheritance Cycle still in print, both those by Christopher Paolini, as well as by additional projects by authorized parties. For a complete list of all of Christopher’s works, both in and out of print, click here.

Inheritance Cycle Trade Paperback Boxed Set

The boxed set collection of the worldwide fantasy phenomenon has a brand-new look that showcases new interlocking art across the spines of the books!

The Inheritance Cycle is the unforgettable, worldwide bestselling saga of one boy, one dragon, and a world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he and his dragon, Saphira, are thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. . . .

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The Official Eragon Coloring Book

Immerse yourself in the land of Alagaësia in this captivating coloring book that features more than forty pieces of brand-new, exclusive art from award-winning fantasy illustrator Ciruelo, with perforated pages that allow you to easily remove your favorite images for bulletin boards or frames. Also included is a note from Christopher about the vital role of art in his life, and a piece of his own art for readers to color.

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Eragon (Book One)

Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire.

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Eragon Collector’s Edition

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Eragon, a special edition of the runaway bestseller with a blue faux leather cover, six pieces of exclusive artwork from award-winning artists John Jude Palencar(original artist of the Inheritance Cycle book covers), Michael Hague, Donato Giancola, Ciruelo Cabral, and Raoule Vitale, as well as Christopher Paolini. The book also includes a new essay from Christopher about how art has inspired his work. Click here to view praise for Eragon.

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Eragon (2006) – Movie

In his homeland of Alagaësia, a farm boy named Eragon happens upon a dragon's egg—a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Writers: Peter Buchman (screenplay), Christopher Paolini (novel)

Director: Stefen Fangmeier

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Eldest (Book Two)

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship.

Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

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Eragon and Eldest (Omnibus)

Enjoy every word of the first two books in the Inheritance cycle, Eragon and Eldest, in one convenient volume. This omnibus edition features brand new cover art and never before seen original manuscript pages!

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Brisingr (Book Three)

Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.

It’s been only months since Eragon first uttered “brisingr,” the ancient language term for fire. Since then, he’s not only learned to create magic with words-he’s been challenged to his very core. Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.

First is Eragon’s oath to his cousin, Roran: to help rescue Roran’s beloved from King Galbatorix’s clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength-as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.

Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?

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Inheritance (Book Four)

Not so very long ago, Eragon—Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider—was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.

Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.

The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?

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Eragon’s Guide to Alagaësia

From the creators of the bestselling books Dragonology, Egyptology, Piratelogy, and others, this is a never-before-seen glimpse into the world of Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance cycle. Alagaësia comes alive in a lush and detailed look at an unforgettable magical land. From elves, dwarves, Urgals, humans, and dragons, to the natural landscape and the magic it contains, Eragon himself offers the reader an unsurpassed tour. This oversized, full-color book provides 15 spreads chock full of spectacular artwork, engaging novelty elements, and fascinating insights into Eragon’s home. With gorgeous jewels adorning the cover and pages filled with envelopes, gatefolds, samples of dragon skin, and more, Eragon’s Guide to Alagaësia is sure to appeal to the legions of fans of Christopher Paolini’s bestselling Inheritance cycle.

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