The events in the first book of Christopher Paolini’s “Inheritance” series are no match for that of the second book; “Eldest.” The story begins right where the first book left off with Eragon and Saphira hidden deep within the Beor mountains in Farthen Dur, home of the dwarves and the Varden. The mountain city has been ravaged by battle with Galbatorix’s army of Urgals. The residents of Farthen Dur rose victorious, but not without great cost. Ajihad, leader of the Varden, is stormed and slain by Urgal soldiers in an unforeseen attack from tunnels beneath the battle field. Sparing no one, the Urgals capture the Twins of the counsel and Murtagh. Arya takes to the tunnels in an attempt to save them, but finds only their bloody clothes. Assuming
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From that point, Arya, Eragon, Orik, and Saphira travel either alone or with three Elven guides. Upon their arrival to Ellesmera, many things change for both Eragon and Saphira. After queen Islanzadi of the Elves makes them vow to not tell anyone of what they are about to see, they meet the elf Oromis and his dragon, Glaedr, the last surviving Riders. Having believed that they had been the only ones left, Eragon and Saphira are elated by the existence of another pair of Riders. Thus begins their training and drastic mental and physical growth for both of …show more content…
After Durza laid his sword into Eragon’s back during their fight in the battle of Fathen Dur, he never fully recovered from the wound. Through out his training, he grows stronger in magic, literacy, and fighting, but his progress falters as his wound throws him into fits of incapacitating pain. Through out the story, Eragon’s feelings for Arya continue to grow stronger, but despite his efforts, they remain requited. His physical condition continues to dwindle until the Blood Oath festival, where the spirits of past dragons grant him their wisdom and complete his full transformation into the form of a true Rider. Now that he is able mind and bodied, he accepts his duty to the protect the
From that point, Arya, Eragon, Orik, and Saphira travel either alone or with three Elven guides. Upon their arrival to Ellesmera, many things change for both Eragon and Saphira. After queen Islanzadi of the Elves makes them vow to not tell anyone of what they are about to see, they meet the elf Oromis and his dragon, Glaedr, the last surviving Riders. Having believed that they had been the only ones left, Eragon and Saphira are elated by the existence of another pair of Riders. Thus begins their training and drastic mental and physical growth for both of …show more content…
After Durza laid his sword into Eragon’s back during their fight in the battle of Fathen Dur, he never fully recovered from the wound. Through out his training, he grows stronger in magic, literacy, and fighting, but his progress falters as his wound throws him into fits of incapacitating pain. Through out the story, Eragon’s feelings for Arya continue to grow stronger, but despite his efforts, they remain requited. His physical condition continues to dwindle until the Blood Oath festival, where the spirits of past dragons grant him their wisdom and complete his full transformation into the form of a true Rider. Now that he is able mind and bodied, he accepts his duty to the protect the