Eragon is one of the last remaining Dragon Riders, a group that governed the fictional continent of Alagaësia, where the series takes place. A deluxe edition of Brisingr, which includes removed scenes and previously unseen art, was released on October 13, 2009.īrisingr focuses on the story of Eragon and his dragon Saphira as they continue their quest to overthrow the corrupt ruler of the Empire, Galbatorix. Originally, the novel was intended to be the last in the then Inheritance Trilogy, but this changed when Paolini decided that the series was too complex to conclude in one book.

Can this once-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?īrisingr, or The Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular, is the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices- choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength-as are the elves and dwarves. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix's clutches. Still there is more 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. Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Don't miss the latest book from the author of Eragon, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alaga sia Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.

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