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OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide. 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 at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself... read more
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Summary
Brisingr begins almost immediately after the events in Eldest conclude. Protagonists Eragon, Roran, and Saphira travel to Helgrind, the sanctuary of the Ra'zac. There they rescue Roran's betrothed, Katrina, who was being held prisoner, and kill one of the Ra'zac. Saphira, Roran and Katrina... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters
- Eragon: The main character, a rash human.
- Saphira: Eragon's dragon, a large, sapphire blue dragon.
- Angela: A mysterious herbalist who's older than she appears; she can foresee the future, and is frequently accompanied by Solembum the werecat.
- Arya: A she-elf with long, raven black hair. Is wise and solemn, and a good friend of Eragon's.
- Blödhgarm: An elf sent to protect eragon from magic.
- Elva: The girl that Eragon and Saphira blessed.
- Fadawar: Add a description of this character.
- Fiolr
- Galbatorix: The evil guy in the story who also is a Dragonrider and tries to get the power over all dragonriders.
- Gannel
- Garzhvog: The Urgal leader loyal to the Varden
- Gilderien the Wise: Protector of Elves home
- Glaedr: Oromis' dragon
- Helen
- Horst: Smith of Carvahall.
- Islanzadí: The queen of the elves.
- Iorunn
- Jeod: Old friend of Brom's
- Jörmundur: Nasuada's closest advisor and old friend
- Katrina: Daughter of Sloan; Roran's girlfriend.
- Lethrblaka: The Raz'acs mounts/parents
- Murtagh: A human with mysterious past
- Nado
- Nasuada: Ajihad's daughterand leader of the Varden.
- Orik: The nephew of the dwarf king and a friend to Eragon.
- Oromis: Eragon's tutor in Ellesmera
- Orrin: King of Surda
- The Ra'zac (aka The Lethrblaka): The evil bird like creatures in league with Galbatorix
- Rhunön
- Roran: Eragon's cousin
- Sloan: Butcher of Carvahall. Katrina's father.
- Solembum: A werecat often seen with Angela
- Selena: Eragon's mother. She left after giving birth to him and no one ever saw her again.
- Tenga
- Thorn: A dragon
- Trianna: A sorceress
- Varaug
- Vermund
Memorable Quotes
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“The deeds of the children are a testament of the upbringing they received from their parents. Burn like the sun, Nasuada, for the brigher you burn, the more pople there shall be who will respect Ajihad for teaching you how to bear the responsibilities of command at such a tender age.”
Arya -
“Eragon made his own choice. I could not stop him. He insists upon doing what he thinks is right, no matter the consequences for him or the rest of Algaesia...I could shake him like a hatchling, but I'm proud of him.”
Saphira
First Sentence
Eragon stared at the dark tower of stone, wherein hid the monsters who had murdered his uncle, Garrow.
Table of Contents
1. The Gates of Death
2. Around the Campfire
3. Assault on Helgrind
4. Divergence
5. Rider and Ra'zac
6. To Walk the Land Alone
7. The Trial of the Long Knives
8. Winged Tidings
9. Escape and Evasion
10. A Delicate Matter
11. Bloodwolf
12. Mercy, Dragon Rider
13. Shadows of the Past
14. Amid the Restless Crowd
15. To Answer a King
16. A Feast with Friends
17. Intersecting Sagas
18. Making Amends
19. Gifts of Gold
20. I Need a Sword!
21. Unexpected Guests
22. Fire in the Sky
23. Man and Wife
24. Whispers in the Night
25. Orders
26. Footprints of Shadow
27. Over Hill and Mountain
28. For my Love
29. A Forest of Stone
30. The Laughing Dead
31. Blood on the Rocks
32. A Matter of Perspective
33. Kiss me Sweet
34. Glûmra
35. Clanmeet
36. Insurbordination
37. Message in a Mirror
38. Four Strokes upon the Drum
39. Reunion
40. Ascension
41. Words of Wisdom
42. The Whipping Post
43. Among the Clouds
44. Butting Heads
45. Genealogy
46. Two Lovers Doomed
47. Inheritance
48. Souls of Stone
49. Hands of a Warrior
50. The Tree of Life
51. Mind over Metal
52. A Rider in Full
53. Greaves and Bracers
54. Leave Taking
55. Flight
56. Brisingr!
57. Shadow of Doom
58. Sunrise
Series
This is book 3 in the Inheritance Cycle series.
Authors & Contributors
- Christopher Paolini (Author)
Other Contributors:
- John Jude Palencar (Cover Artist)
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