Brisingr was published September 20th 2008 and is of the fantasy genre. The story takes place in an alternate reality’s medieval times in a land known as Alagaësia. The main characters, Eragon and Saphira, are on a quest to release the land from the iron fist of Galbatorix. Eragon and Saphira the dragon are joined in the story by Arya the elf, Orik the dwarf, Roran Stronghammer, Murtagh the traitor, and the Dark King Galbatorix. Eragon is the central character and is Saphira’s rider. As such, their minds are connected. Eragon is brave and skilled in sword fighting and magic. He occasionally acts without thinking, which usually plunges him into dangerous situations. He makes …show more content…
Orik is Eragon`s Dwarven foster brother who is running to be elected as the Dwarven king. He is loyal in any situation and can make beautiful, effective weapons. Though he is short, he fights with ferocity just short of that of a dragon. Roran is a warrior who is able to triumph over incredibly powerful enemies though he lacks any type of magic. He is Eragon`s cousin and cares deeply for his family. He managed, twice, to travel half a continent to save his beloved Katrina. Roran is a tactical genius and has won many battles for the Varden, an organization that wants to bring down the Dark King Galbatorix. Galbatorix is the villain of the story. Cruel, cunning, and powerful, Galbatorix will stop at nothing to capture Eragon and bend him to his will. He stays in the shadows throughout the story and does little but send his armies to attack the Varden. He is always thwarted by Eragon but gets closer to victory over the Varden each time. Murtagh is Eragon’s half-brother who was forced to swear oaths of fealty to Galbatorix, in the language of magic. He is a proud warrior who rides the dragon, Thorn. He revels in striking back at the world that has treated him with little kindness; Eragon