#Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle)

[ryah-wolfe]

I’m halfway throughout Eldest and the only thing I’ve found I don’t like is Eragon’s obsession with Arya. I really like Arya, she is an elf princess who chose to join a rebel faction and guard a stolen dragon egg from the most powerful man in their world. How badass is that!?And I get Eragon is a human teen boy still but after a book and a half of hearing him moon over her, it is tiring. I’ve found myself skimming when he talk about her because it’s always the same thing, how pretty she is.

[crustaceousfaggot]

Shout out to Cishet White Teenager Christopher Paolini for realizing that if you give people infinite time, a completely non-judgemental society, and the power to change their bodies any way they want, lots of people are gonna start doing Freaky Anthro Transgenderism on themselves.

Like yeah, if I had the option I'd probably turn myself into a bizzare eldritch creature too

[scrimblescromble]

Hello, I'm back, with things I have noticed about Eragon that makes parts of the book very strange or funny or sad

Garrow's farm is TEN MILES OUT from Carvahall, which is already small. What the hell was he thinking??? It takes like 3.5 hours to walk that much???? And Eragon walks FURTHER THAN THAT to go hunting at 15???? Go behind you??

When hunting in the beginning, Eragon spends days just going for one doe. Which, all things considered, is not a lot of meat, especially for what's probably a 4 day hunt. For one person, it's unrealistic to carry more than that, but still.

Leading on from that, I'm led to believe that their family probably mostly ate bread and vegetables, and maybe cheese. No wonder he's pretty attached to meat.

Despite living so far away, Brom knows Eragon's knack for asking Too Many Questions, which implies this happens often.

How the hell does Brom make money? Storytelling??? There's only so much money that can get you in fifteen years, he's definitely got something on the side. He was a gardener in Morzan's estate for a while...

So far up north and isolated, Eragon DEFINITELY has a STRONG farmer's accent. Combined with his formal training with the elves, he probably has the weirdest way of talking, where it's both overly formal and casual at the same time.

Eragon is such a prodigy it's not even funny. By the time he meets Murtagh, he's a good enough swordsman after JUST A FEW MONTHS that they're literally equal. Murtagh has been doing that his WHOLE LIFE with a really good swordsman. Magic also comes pretty good to him, even if he's not always sensible with it. He learns to read well enough to read full books in a week.

Eragon and Roran are pretty similar with the dangerous stunts they pull, except Eragon's are usually with magic and Roran's are physical. They are both absurdly intelligent too, even if Eragon is known to act like a dolt sometimes. In his defence, he's stressed and like 15-17 years old. All things considered, he could be far worse.

Somehow, with his back ripped open and cursed, with his dragon crashing through the crystal ceiling which is raining on top of him, Eragon is able to not only remember to stab Durza in the heart (requiring turning around), but also shout an unnecessary spell.

Eragon probably could do magic before he bonded with Saphira. His mum wasn't a rider and had the "genes" for it, and his dad was a rider. It wouldn't be as strong, but maybe he's such a powerful spellcaster because he had some sort of baseline.

I bet that the first time Eragon wandered into the Spine, he was pretty young, and everyone kinda assumed him dead. He came out a week later with a bunch of rabbits or something

The fact that the Blood Oath Celebration made Eragon very pale implies that he's naturally the whitest boy ever and he just had a constant tan going (likely, because he's a farmer). This is just very funny to me, that in removing all injuries it took his tan.

Another point for absurdly powerful Eragon - the fact that his accidental curse had such an impact on Elva, to the point that it straight up affected her development. It wasn't even a spell! Or intentional!

I'm sorry, but Eragon casting empathy and that unintentionally killing the bad guy is so funny. He was SURRENDERING, but cut a bitch so deep that he imploded himself. Iconic.

Literally he is just so nice. Willing to run across the world, separated from Saphira, to support Orik in his campaign - when he totally could have given an excuse, or even just say the truth, which is that he's very much needed where he is. There's so many more examples, but he's just a good person.

I'm sorry, but Oramis was kinda a bitch for assigning the one hour of duelling in his training. Like, it flares up his seizures like crazy (which he ALSO SUFFERS FROM), AND he doesn't stand a chance against the elves in strength. I understand the point, but something had to give there. At the very least, reassign someone that won't actively torture him??

Adding onto that, we know that he's only able to succeed at the listening to the forest task after the transformation. I suspect that the mind is a sort of "sixth sense", and we know that elves have stronger senses; it's possible Eragon would have to have been bonded for a decent while for this to even be possible. I bet anything that human riders were usually trained by elder humans, and Oramis was struggling with a fledgeling human instead of an elf, as well as the time constraint.

Why the hell does Brom look so old? Yeah, he's old, but Galbatorix doesn't look that old? Is it something to do with his dragon being dead? The way I assumed it would be is that riders look like thirty for a verrrryyyy long time, no? Is it because Saphira died? Was he just going to perpetually age? Or does the beard age him?

Your cousin who feels like a brother goes missing, ran away, after your father's death. Soon you're leading everyone you've ever known to the rebellion in a desperate attempt to keep them safe and save the woman you love. Your cousin is wanted, even more than you are. He returns. He's different. Barely human anymore, hardly the boy you once knew. He's their last, and only hope. His war cry has been the same since he was six.

Now that I think about it, Garrow really is the odd one out in the family. His sister was the Black Hand, a highly dangerous assassin and magician. His son is Stronghammer, one of the deadliest soldiers in the country. His nephews are Eragon and Murtagh, both highly skilled swordsmen and magicians, riders, and both known as Kingkiller. Garrow is a farmer who can read.

Selena naming her son Eragon is soooo funny. "His dad - who is a secret! - is a rider, and Eragon was the first rider. It's so uncommon a name even among the elves that literally nobody will know this. My abusive husband and the evil king both know I hail from this place. He totally won't stick out in any way whatsoever!" Iconic, 10/10. It worked???

If any of these are inaccurate please remember I am going off my very deep-seated knowledge from reading the books so many times at a formative age. I haven't actually read them in years

[dia-viller]

Brisingr special edition by The Broken Binding

Art by Jeff Brown and art direction by Eon van Aswegen

[worldwithinworld]

Eragon, to anyone and everyone: Murtagh is no brother of mine! I'll kill that traitor! 😡🤬 Eragon, in Galbatorix's palace: Whoa! Is Murtagh actually trying to kill me? Me, his little baby brother? 😯🥺

[little-meowyao]

Are you kidding me. Poor Eragon!

Making him train to a point he has 4-5 flares everyday! And it's not just pain, he's straight up convulsing on the floor!

He has memory gaps, can't focus, nothing! Because of it! "I might lose myself" oh poor poor boy

Eragon on the floor after having 3 flares while fighting and 2 more while performing Rimgar... and all Oromis tells him is "Do it again". Come on

Also do not like Oromis poisoning Eragon's food and letting him go hungry when he isn't sure if it's poisoned or can't neutralize the poison. Gosh

[baelpenrose]

This cannonically happens in Eldest

[winterhawk-buddy]

Murtagh' couse I love Inheritance cycle

[sketchkrsh]

Saphira Brightscales, Daughter of Vervada 🩵💙

For day 10 of Smaugust 🐉

[ryah-wolfe]

Okay I’m reading the Inheritance Cycle for the first time and I’m on Book 2 Eldest and elves have sex magic????? These elves sang a song and got the whole forest horny

[jamsmemes]

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quotes taken from eldest, #2 of the inheritance cycle / eragon series. feel free to change pronouns / details as needed  !

❛ the songs of the dead are the lamentations of the living. ❜

❛ i'm glad i found you in time. ❜

❛ we'll have to hurry to get there in time. ❜

❛ i can't do this. ❜

❛ listen to me, i have one last command for you. ❜

❛ you must promise me. ❜

❛ you must do all you can to avert a struggle for power. ❜

❛ i will assist where possible. ❜

❛ this should not have happened. ❜

❛ they may still be alive. would you abandon them? ❜

❛ what do you expect me to do? ❜

❛ it makes no sense. ❜

❛ how can fate be this cruel? ❜

❛ we are wounded at the height of our triumph. ❜

❛ do not be ashamed to let your tears be seen. ❜

❛ good morning, little one. ❜

❛ i'm sorry, they are gone. ❜

❛ we may never know the truth. ❜

❛ you need to eat. ❜

❛ we can't waste time. ❜

❛ are you strong enough to go? ❜

❛ just stay close to me. ❜

❛ almost no one would oppose you. ❜

❛ that does not seem a wise path to take. i see only trouble in that direction. ❜

❛ there is someone here to see you. ❜

❛ we face a crisis that must be dealt with quickly and effectively. ❜

❛ it might be a trap. ❜

❛ it's a gamble you'll have to take. ❜

❛ what happens if i decide not to accept your offer? ❜

❛ who could bear such a shame? ❜

❛ that would be unwise. ❜

❛ it was worth a try. ❜

❛ i fear you have no choice now. ❜

❛ they're afraid of us. as well they should be. ❜

❛ we're all backed into corners. ❜

❛ is there anything else that must be discussed? for i am weary. ❜

❛ you have given me much to ponder. ❜

❛ will you please stay? ❜

❛ have i offended you? ❜

❛ i offer you my blade... and my fealty. ❜

❛ it's better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar. ❜

❛ do not dishonor me. ❜

❛ you have my condolences. ❜

❛ where are we going? ❜

❛ things have certainly changed for us. ❜

❛ i never know what to expect from one day to the next — except sorrow and bloodshed. ❜

❛ all is not bad. we have won a great victory. it should be celebrated, not mourned. ❜

❛ i didn't expect it to happen. ❜

❛ what have you done? ❜

❛ we only did what we had to. ❜

❛ there's no cause to be angry. ❜

❛ you know nothing about me. ❜

❛ you have been gone for such a long time. ❜

❛ may the stars watch over you. ❜

❛ i won't be able to stay long. ❜

❛ the land is a special thing. care for it, and it'll care for you. ❜

❛ here, let me get you something to eat. ❜

❛ we can leave at dawn. ❜

❛ how was your day? ❜

❛ i returned home. ❜

❛ you have endured so much loss, and yet your strength has never failed you. ❜

❛ and what shall become of me? ❜

❛ there's no reason we should waste our years living apart when we feel like this. ❜

❛ i can't provide for you. ❜

❛ you seem to have a good understanding of people. ❜

❛ what alternative do i have? ❜

❛ who would be here besides us? ❜

❛ don't. you'll get us both killed. ❜

❛ we have to get back and warn everyone. ❜

❛ you have to hide. ❜

❛ we can get there first if we run. ❜

❛ what will you say if they ask for me? ❜

❛ come on now! put your back into it! ❜

❛ i am sorry for the trouble, but it can't be helped. ❜

❛ just make sure you aren't caught. ❜

❛ i thought i'd never find you. ❜

❛ you should be fine up here. ❜

❛ thanks for the help. ❜

❛ are you better today? ❜

❛ we all need our strength. ❜

❛ you have done so much since we last met. ❜

❛ you are generous beyond all expectations. ❜

❛ we cannot linger on pleasantries. ❜

❛ the worst thing a king can do is look foolish. ❜

❛ what makes you sure you can do this? ❜

❛ close your mouth — it's unbecoming. ❜

❛ such joy you have given me. ❜

❛ there will be drinking tonight, i wager! ❜

❛ you cannot sleep now. ❜

❛ now is the time to fulfill your promise. ❜

❛ we are about to change history. ❜

❛ we're throwing ourselves off a cliff without knowing how deep the water below is. ❜

❛ i give my life to you and our cause. ❜

❛ now is the time to prepare. ❜

❛ it is our turn to strike back. ❜

❛ there will never again be such an opportunity. ❜

❛ you have earned some powerful enemies today. ❜

❛ how did you learn magic? ❜

❛ that was a heroic deed. ❜

❛ you should be proud of your accomplishment. ❜

❛ whatever my fate may be, i don't aspire to rule. ❜

❛ what is a king, after all, but a man imprisoned by his duties? ❜

❛ it was nearly impossible to get the door open. ❜

❛ you had no reason to interfere! ❜

❛ you needed my help. ❜

❛ if i'd needed your help i would have called. ❜

❛ don't yell at me. ❜

❛ why couldn't you leave me alone? where was the harm? ❜

❛ i am yours to command. ❜

❛ guard it with your life; it would cause a great deal of harm in the wrong hands. ❜

❛ now is the time to gamble and dare what no one thinks we can accomplish. ❜

❛ you needn't fear, i am well defended. ❜

❛ i like to be where things are happening. ❜

❛ you're braver than i, staying here. ❜

❛ perhaps you should consider turning yourself in. ❜

❛ i don't want anyone to be hurt on my behalf. ❜

❛ it's a nasty situation all around. ❜

❛ something should be done. ❜

❛ am i somehow responsible for this? ❜

❛ you would do that for me? ❜

❛ it's this or run for it. ❜

❛ everyone's life is at stake. ❜

❛ a man can only endure so much abuse before he must strike back. ❜

❛ first we fortify, then we fight. ❜

❛ use it wisely. ❜

❛ we want to scare, not kill. break a few bones if you want, but don't get carried away. ❜

❛ that's the best brawl i've had in years. ❜

❛ who gave you the authority to make this decision? you've doomed us all! ❜

❛ live in the present, remember the past, and fear not the future, for it doesn't exist and never shall. there is only now. ❜

❛ wise? no, i simply learned to think. ❜

❛ those whom we love are often the most alien to us. ❜

❛ life is both pain and pleasure. if this is the price you must pay for the hours you enjoy, is it too much? ❜

❛ shall we dance? ❜

❛ you cannot miss what you never had. ❜

❛ how terrible to die alone, separate even from the one who is closest to you. ❜

❛ it is better to be taught to think critically than to be told on what to believe. ❜

❛ a good compromise leaves everyone angry. ❜

❛ the goal matters not, only the journey to it. ❜

❛ magic is the art of thinking, not strength or language. ❜

❛ a negative outlook is more of a handicap than any physical injury. ❜

❛ whatever you make, base it upon that which is most important to you. only then will it have depth and meaning, and only then will it resonate with others. ❜

❛ we only give credence to that which we can prove exists. ❜

❛ too many problems in this world are caused by men with noble dispositions and clouded minds. ❜

❛ avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat earwax, and look on the bright side of life! ❜

❛ understanding begets empathy and compassion even for the meanest beggar. ❜

❛ things that change and are lost, that is what's worth preserving. ❜

❛ he who stands like a pillar dies in battle. he who bends like a reed is triumphant. ❜

❛ fate has a cruel sense of humour. ❜

❛ power without moral direction is the most dangerous force in the world. ❜

❛ understanding breeds empathy. ❜

❛ the only certainty is that, eventually, all things shall pass. ❜

❛ ignorance, fear, hate: these are our enemies. deny them with all your might. ❜

❛ no one thinks of himself as a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong. ❜

❛ life is both pain and pleasure. ❜

❛ determination is as common among men who are dull and foolish as it is among those who are brilliant intellects. ❜

❛ can someone truly be good if they never have the opportunity to act badly? ❜

❛ i won't tell you what to believe. ❜

❛ i have a new name for pain. the obliterator. because when you're in pain, nothing else can exist. not thought. not emotion. only the drive to escape the pain. ❜

❛ i will never let go of you. ❜

[elias-the-corvid]

Oh my fucking god I love the inheritance cycle saga so fucking much I love Eragon I love Roran I'm so glad I decided to reread this I'd forgotten how GOOD IT WAS

[dia-viller]

Ukranian edition of Eragon IS PERFECT

Illustration by Lilia Doroshenko

[the-wanderer]

[axhillessuxks]

They blocked me! Dont involve shitty AI in MY FANDOMS it DOESNT BELONG!! YOU WANT CUSTOM ART?? MAKE IT OR PAY AN ARRIST TO MAKE IT FOR YOU! AI is morally reprehensible, its literally actively taking jobs away from REAL artists, not to mention its ACTUAL THEFT. AI servers STEAL art from the internet and mesh it together to make it look new, its not new, its STOLEN ART. Pathetic.

[inlovewithquotes]

I believe, Eragon, that you are full of love and that you are looking for one who will reciprocate your affection. No shame exists in that.

-Saphira Brightscales