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Now in paperback! 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,... read more
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Summary
Eragon, a 15-year-old farm boy, finds a dragon's egg, which he mistakes for a polished stone, while hunting. He takes the "stone" to his native village Carvahall and fails to sell it for food to the village butcher, then he brings it back to his uncle Garrow's farm and leaves... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters
- Eragon: Protagonist; the boy who tries to free his empire from its evil ruler, Galbatorix.
- Saphira: Eragon's dragon.
- Brom: The story teller, and the man that teaches Eragon all he knows.
- Garrow: A Farmer of Carvahall and Eragon's uncle. He raised him from birth.
- Roran Garrowsson: Eragon's cousin, although they are like brothers. He loves Katrina.
- The Ra'zac: Evil creatures controlled by Galbatorix, they are the creatures of nightmares and humans are their prey.
- Galbatorix: Evil ruler of the empire.
- Murtagh: A young man with a troubled past.
- Durza: A powerful Shade in league with Galbatorix.
- Solembum: Werecat who lives with Angela, gives Eragon a prophecy and much advice.
- Ajihad: Ruler of the Varden, a kind and just man.
- Nasuada: Ajihad's daughter.
- Orik: The nephew of the dwarf king and a friend to Eragon.
- The Twins: Two magicians with strong magical abilities; not on good terms with Eragon.
- Trianna: A sorceress.
- Jörmundur: Army General of the Varden.
- Angela: Powerful witch who supports Varden, tells Eragon his future.
- Jeod Longshanks: Merchant of Teirm, Brom's good friend.
- Sloan: Butcher of Carvahall. Katrina's father.
- Katrina: Daughter of Sloan; girlfriend of Roran.
- Horst: Smith of Carvahall.
- Selena: Eragon's mother. She left after giving birth to him and no one ever saw her again.
- Hrothgar: King of the Dwarfs, friend of Eragon.
- Arya Dröttningu: Guardian elf of Saphira's egg.
Memorable Quotes
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“I love you, little one.”
Saphira -
“The real courage is in living and suffering from what you believe”
Brom -
“...to know ones fate can be a terrible thing”
Angela -
“There's a reason why we're born with brains in our heads, not rocks.”
Brom -
“You are an enigma, Eragon, a quandary that no one knows how to solve.”
Ajihad - Show all quotations from this book (warning: contains spoilers)
First Sentence
Eragon knelt in a bed of trampled reed grass and scanned the tracks with a practiced eye.
Table of Contents
Prologue. Shade of Fear
1. Discovery
2. Palancar Valley
3. Dragon Tales
4. Fate's Gift
5. Awakening
6. Tea for Two
7. A Name of Power
8. Miller-to-Be
9. Strangers in Carvahall
10. Flight of Destiny
11. The Doom of Innocence
12. Deathwatch
13. The Madness of Life
14. A Rider's Blade
15. Saddlemaking
16. Therinsford
17. Revelation at Yazuac
18. Admonishments
19. Magic Is the Simplest Thing
20. Daret
21. Through A Dragon's Eye
22. A Song for the Road
23. A Taste of Teirm
24. An Old Friend
25. The Witch and the Werecat
26. On Reading and Plots
27. Thieves in the Castle
28. A Costly Mistake
29. Vision of Perfection
30. Master of the Blade
31. The Mire of Dras-Leona
32. Trail of Oil
33. Worshipers of Helgrind
34. The Ra'zac's Revenge
35. Murtagh
36. Legacy of a Rider
37. Diamond Tomb
38. Capture at Gil'ead
39. Du Sundavar Freohr
40. Fighting Shadows
41. A Warrior and a Healer
42. Water from Sand
43. The Ramr River
44. The Hadarac Desert
45. A Path Revealed
46. A Clash of Wills
47. Flight Through the Valley
48. The Horns of a Dilemma
49. Hunting for Answers
50. The Glory of Tronjheim
51. Ajihad
52. Bless the Child, Argetlam
53. Mandrake Root and Newt's Tongue
54. Hall of the Mountain King
55. Arya's Test
56. The Shadows Lengthen
57. Battle Under Farthen Dûr
58. The Mourning Sage
Glossary
- Brisingr: fire
Series
This is book 1 in the Inheritance Cycle series.
Authors & Contributors
- Christopher Paolini (Author)
Other Contributors:
- John Jude Palencar (Cover Artist)
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