#umaroth

[thearunadragon]

Eragon being chosen by the Eldunarí to do some slaying stuff like-

This has been inspired by some dragon rocks and this image:

[glbtrx]

Chapters: 8/? Fandom: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: Galbatorix (Inheritance Cycle), Morzan (Inheritance Cycle), Selena (Inheritance Cycle), Brom (Inheritance Cycle), Oromis Thrándurin, Isleen Summary:

A small collection of short moments where different characters saw their future through objects. The magic of Alagaësia is everywhere after all.

[everythingloveandanimated]

Throwing this into the ether:

Soooo…. Umaroth said that the Eldunarya have watched Murtagh and Thorn for a long time. watched them.

I’m guessing they had three reasons they couldn’t intervene much in Murtagh’s life.

1) The last time they tried to touch someone’s mind, the egg thief freaked out and botched his mission.

2) Murtagh’s proximity to Galbatorix was a problem. They couldn’t do anything to make Galbatorix aware of their presence. Especially after he was rooting around in Murtagh’s mind baring all his secrets.

3) Murtagh’s own mental barriers which were a result/product of the cut throat court he grew up in.

I’m torn between hoping that Murtagh never finds out how they pulled strings for Eragon’s journey and seemingly did nothing to help Murtagh and Thorn, and hoping that he does. (“He was just a baby and you abandoned him to be tortured by a madman!” -Murtagh most likely)

If he does find out it would make for delicious and tense angst and be another hurdle the brothers have to overcome in their relationship. Mostly on Murtagh’s side since he’s the grumpy resentful one. Not to mention, it’s one more thing for him to reconcile. Did the Eldunarya write him off because of who his father is? Or were they playing the hide but subtly help card but due to Murtagh’s upbringing they couldn’t help only observe. In which case, he gets it. Self preservation and Galbatorix would have LOVED to have conquered the other Eldunarya. But on the other hand, what the hell guys??

Anyyyyyway… just one more question on the list of things that are KILLING ME because we have to wait three years minimum for a new story to come out!

[saphira-approves]

Umaroth: stay away from places that smell of brimstone. ANYTHING else you can probably handle on your own but DO NOT go in the brimstome, it WILL kill you.

Murtagh: why. what is there. what are you hiding from me. I'm going to the brimstome and you can't stop me >(

Umaroth: *plants a No Riders Allowed sign outside of Nal Gorgoth* *it is, unfortunately, written in Liduen Kvaedhí, which we have zero evidence for Murtagh knowing*

Murtagh: *knowing damn well what the sign says anyway* That sign can’t stop me because I can’t read it!

[fastestfrog]

Roran blocking Clovis’s surprise attack on instinct, turning around and walking towards him slowly as Clovis backs away, Roran shaking his head, never keeping his eyes off Clovis while simultaneously threatening and convincing him to keep their deal is so powerful, using his will, his charisma, his intelligence and his strength, all in the span of a few sentences. The entire Narda chapter is filled with excellent moments from Roran, as are all his chapters. He’s fighting all the odds, and winning. I also love how Eragon asks Umaroth “have you helped Roran too” and Umaroth is basically like “nah, he hasn’t needed any help”. It indicates that Umaroth and the eldunarya have kept an eye on him but have come to the conclusion that this absolutely insane hammer man is doing just fine. It would be a perfect get out of jail free card for Paolini if Umaroth had helped Roran, because some people criticised Rorans chapters because he just does the most insanely badass thing possible and gets away with it, but instead of listening to those critiques and adding in a very easy explanation, Paolini doubles down and goes “no, Roran is just awesome and you have to deal with that”. This is what makes these books so well written, the authors dedication to its characters.

[bruleeflambepompeii]

Umaroth: Don’t do the thing.

Murtagh: *immediately does the thing*

[umunschaas]

Something I wrote because of a random idea. This was supposed to be a short oneshot... second chapter will hopefully be done soon, and not be as long ._."

The one that Time forgot (10298 words) by SirBananadragon Chapters: 1/2 Fandom: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Other Relationship Tags to Be Added Characters: Galbatorix (Inheritance Cycle), Umaroth (Inheritance Cycle), Eragon Shadeslayer, Saphira (Inheritance Cycle), Morzan (Inheritance Cycle), Brom (Inheritance Cycle), Ajihad (Inheritance Cycle), Morzan's Dragon (Inheritance Cycle) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Angst, Mental Health Issues, and a lot of those, Good Galbatorix AU, Kind Of, Past Character Death, Grief/Mourning, Implied/Referenced Abuse, Implied/Referenced Torture, the fall still happens but Galbatorix didn't do it, Depression, Snalgli, Fluff and Angst, Crack Treated Seriously, so seriously that it turned kinda dark, Dragon Riders, Dragons, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Canon-Typical Violence, Some Canon Deaths Don't Happen, some do Summary: Just before Oromis can declare Galbatorix mad, Vrael steps in. Galbatorix didn't think that getting the chance to see if another dragon might choose him, would have him end up alone on Vroengard. Almost alone that is. Eldunarya tend to be chatty.

[tonhalszendvics]

Inheritance Cycle height headcanon time!

We have height descriptions like "tall", "an inch or so taller", "slightly shorter", let me ruin your day~

Roran: He was slightly taller than Eragon, when they parted, Eragon caught up, they are the same height now. He has no opinion about his appearance – until it's good enough for Katrina, he's content with it.

Eragon: Average height. He was still growing when he left Palancar valley, but because of his hard time on the road – injuries, not enough food, straining himself – he stopped growing and by the time he was about to get a growth spurt, Agaetí Brödhren happened. Physically he didn't changed after that. Later he was a bit mad at Umaroth for ditching that small height he had stored in, and doesn't care about the dragons "but it would've thrown you off-balance!" excuse.

Murtagh: If Eragon is Literal Average at their first meeting, then he's an inch or two taller than that. That's five centimetres, it's mostly unnoticeable. However, the height difference between him and Eragon stayed the same even though he was around twenty in the end of the series and finished growing – the spell that made Thorn grow faster, leaked through their bond and gave him some height, too. Just enough to keep that difference between him and Eragon, just enough to make him re-learn all of his moves. All of his clothes and his armour had to be remade as well. (The king was more careful with his magic after that.)

Arya: Eragon says, she's tall. She's not, by elf-standards, she's just taller than Eragon. By looking at her, you'd think she is tall, and most people are surprised when standing next to her, they notice that she is, in fact, not. Still deadly, though.

Nasuada: One long queen, please. Her people are tall, she had a healthy upbringing, she's tall, no questions asked.

Katrina: One short queen, please. She's small, but not petite. Also, don't let her height fool you; she will fight you.

Brom: Only slightly taller than Eragon; our boy would be on his level if that thing didn't happen. Brom would be relieved that he remains taller, as he was always shorter than any of his long-time acquaintances, except for the dwarves.

Selena: She can see eye to eye with Brom, which is tall for a woman. She's around Arya's height, but doesn't have her "i am lean and tall" aura. (She's a hair taller than Brom, but he pretends she's not. She lets it slide.)

Jeod: 2/3 of his body are his legs. He's as tall as Ajihad, except when he sits down, then he's just as tall as Brom.

Galbatorix: average for his time, slightly short for the present. He's built like a barrel.

Morzan: You bet he does door frame quality control with his forehead. He's just Freaking Tall. Galbatorix made sure that whenever they had to be present at the same time, he stood on the dais or on the top of the stairs whenever Morzan was around him. Everyone knew his general was taller than him, but no-one wanted to mention it, obviously. Morzan was very pleased, though.

[bijectiveandinvertible]

For my Eragon Farm Fic

“Are you sure its a good idea?”

“Eragon! Do you want the Eldunarí to be lonely? No! Those retired dragons deserve some unique company!”

“Mushrooms… Angela?”

“Yes… mushrooms. Where better to grow them but in your basement.”

“The Eldunarí are not in the basement.”

“Look they will have so many to conserve with… this shiitake, this maitake… what about this puffballs or this adorable button or this dignified lion’s mane.”

“Fine! We will put them in the basement but only with permission.”

“Oh I have already informed Umaroth… don’t worry about it.

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I will post the chapter tomorrow...

[inheritancetrain]

Umaroth tells Murtagh not to go to:

Barrows of anghelm

Vroengard

El-harim

The deeps

Where the ground grows black and and brittle and the air smells of brimstone

Posting for reference in case he does end up in one of those places in the upcoming book.

[thearunadragon]

My delusional ass had so many thoughts while reading this because it makes perfect sense, because now I have a buttload of theories about each detail.

The Rose. This could be a reference to Jeod and the Arcaena, such as the possible code meaning of “the rosebushes” in the letter we read on the special edition, or it could also be Brom getting sneaky and hiding a reference to Selena in the sigil, depending on what time they actually created the sigil. I mean, the Nighthawks didn’t get proper mottos and stuff for quite a while. The Varden might have taken a lot more time to establish and worry about emblems than we know. It could also be a reference to Isidar Mithrim and the dwarves if they were a part of the Varden at that time—which I presume they were, considering the length of Hrothgar’s reign and his alliance with the Varden.

The Dragon. The white dragon could be either a reference to the original Eragon—as Bid’daum was white—or even to Vrael’s dragon, Umaroth, who we know was white just through the fact that Islingr, Vrael’s sword, was white. If it’s a reference to Vrael, it could be a reference to the entire Old Order. My wishful brain wants it to be a reference to Bid’daum and to Riders as a whole or even that Brom was thinking of his son in some way too, but considering how long ago this was, I assume it may have been soon enough that Brom knew Selena, but not late enough that Eragon was born. We have no idea when it was created.

The Sword. Paolini said it is probably Islingr, which means, in my book, that either Brom was trying to include references to Vrael and Umaroth individually in the sigil, or the dragon represents Bid’daum and Eragon I and the sword represents Vrael and Umaroth.

The Battlefield. Okay, I admit this might be far-fetched, but in medieval time periods, purple dye was extremely difficult to get and immensely expensive, reserved exclusively for royalty. And, considering that the dragon is holding a sword over it, I take it to symbolize the Rider’s rebellion against royalty—Galbatorix.

It’s all a picture metaphor. *alien noises*

[everythingloveandanimated]

Hey Inheritance Cycle Readers,

I need some feedback. I am working on my AU story of Eragon and Saphira joining Murtagh and Thorn as they investigate the Draumars.

I’m trying to figure out how Umaroth and Glaedr would add to the scene.

Basically, trying to figure out how would Umaroth and Glaedr add or change the story?

The first priority is the protection and preservation of their kind, and the order of the Dragon riders, which means they want Eragon safer at all costs, and Umaroth doesn’t want Murtagh in a position that’s out of his depth.

Would they, or just Umaroth, give a history lesson on the Draumars to try to persuade Murtagh to not go?

I don’t think it would negate or cancel Murtagh’s reconnaissance mission from Carabel, since the mission is to find out what is currently brewing up North and how big is the danger that been moving in the shadows, in the grassroots, throughout the land.

Eventually, it gets the point where Murtagh is still adamant about looking into this threat, and Eragon, determined to protect his brother (and make up for failing to rescue him from the Twins), goes with him.

[iklees]

Murtagh / Christopher Paolini

Inheritance #5

When sleep finally took him, he dreamt of empty castles and locked doors and footsteps chasing him down endless corridors. And he heard his father's voice echo overhead with dreadful intent, followed by a remembered touch upon his cheek, soft and loving, and his mother saying, "Beautiful boy. My beautiful boy." Then visions of battle filled his slumbering mind: Gleadr and Oromis over Gil'ead, swords clashing upon the Burning Plains, soldiers dying at his command, banners and pennants whipping in the wind, the smell of blood and fire, and water in his nose and throat choking him as he struggled with Muckmaw. Thank you, whispered Silna, but he felt no relief, no absolution, and the nighmares dragged him further down, down, down to the cells beneath Urû'baen, where Galbatorix had bent and broken him, and throughout, he heard the growls and cries of Thorn, of his dragon, his beautiful, newly hatched dragon, suffering in the chamber near his.

Nadat Galbatorix is verslagen, verblijven Murtagh en zijn draak Thorn een jaar lang in afgelegen gebieden. Om te herstellen en omdat het hele land hen ziet als verraders, onwetend van de cruciale hulp die zij Eragon, Murtagh's halfbroer, hebben verleend. Na die beslissende slag heeft Murtagh van Umaroth, één van de eldunarí -- drakenzielen, een waarschuwing gekregen over een sluimerend gevaar in de diepte. Daar gaan hij en Thorn nu naar op zoek. Ze vinden een spoor naar de heks Bachel, in het verre Noorden. Als ze haar vinden, ontdekken ze dat het gevaar veel groter is dan gedacht, met ernstige gevolgen die het uiterste vergen van Murtagh en Thorn.

Dit boek speelt zich af na het einde van Inheritance. Op zich kan het gelezen worden zonder die eerste vier delen te hebben gelezen, maar dan mis je een hoop achtergrond van Murtagh en Thorn en hun omgeving. Ik merkte dat het zolang geleden is dat ik deel 4 heb gelezen, dat ik niet meer alles direct kon plaatsen. Het einde van dit boek laat een opening voor een vervolg; dat zou ik geen probleem vinden!

[fastestfrog]

I’m not super familiar with the proper way of planning out characters, but I was thinking about how I would personally classify the characters of the inheritance cycle (the first 4 books) into sections. So here we go.

Main characters. Anyone we get a POV from or other characters that are critical for the main story drive to happen, in order of importance: Eragon, Saphira, Galbatorix, Nasuada, Arya, Roran,

Major Characters. Key characters for the story, who have important roles and connections to the main cast, in order of importance: Brom, Murtagh, Glaedr, Oromis, Durza, Angela, Elva, Orik, The Eldunari, Razac, Katrina, Morzan, Thorn,

Secondary Characters. Characters who have a moderate effect on the events of the story or motivations of the main cast, who we spend time with but aren’t super critical, in order of importance: Firnen, Shruikan, Umaroth, Hrothgar, Izlandi, Garrow, Orrin, Jeod, Solembum, Selena, Sloan, Ajihad, Nar Garzhvog, Ismira,

Minor characters: Characters who have some effect, may have multiple scenes dedicated to them, connections to other characters, but aren’t very important, in ANY ORDER: Horst, Grimrr halfpaw, Carn, Lord Dathedr, Blodgharm, Rhunon, Vermund, Jormundur. Varaug, The Head Priest of Helgrind, The Twins, Lord Barst. The Forsworn, The menoa tree, Hvedra,

Side characters: Characters who have a few small scenes scenes or are long dead characters who set up the world, IN ANY ORDER: Vrael, the first Eragon, Vanir, any carvahall villagers, any of the dwarven leaders not already mentioned, Blagden, Martland Redbeard, Captain Brigman, Trianna, Faolin, Jarnunvosk,

Extra characters. Pretty much anyone with a one or maybe two scenes or a connection to another character such as: Yarbog, Helen, Edric, Fredrick, Valdr, Cuaroc, Lord Fiolr, Elvas caretaker, Saphira (broms dragon) etc.

Background characters: anyone else, for example, random named soldiers, Maud, the young priest in helgrind, people who show up once as a part of another persons scene basically, or someone mentioned once or twice by other characters like Thuviel.

Is there anyone I missed? Do you disagree with some of the orders of importance I put people in for the first couple of paragraphs? (Murtagh fans are gonna come for me, but please remember I’m only doing the first 4 books) would love to hear everyone’s thoughts.

[modern-inheritance]

Sorry for like...losing my shit today. I honestly have no explaination beyond the Big Feelings. Yes, as an adult, at a ripe age of 27, we do indeed still get those. The ADHD does not really help matters, even though I'm medicated they tend to bust out like...I don't wanna do analogies or whatever right now.

Hats off to my wonderful coworker who had to deal with me at work today losing my fucking mind. I don't think I can stress to you guys just how unfuckinghinged I was. And I could not stop it to save my life except with dubstep and extra caffiene and the understanding that I was just...ready to bounce off the goddamn walls out of panic for fictional characters. And not even my versions! of the fictional characters!

Gonna try to read Murtagh again tomorrow. I have no idea what set me off but boy howdy. We are going to get through it, even if I disagree.

AT THIS POINT THOUGH! I am going to say that Bachel and the Dreamers, until I am...more cleared up on the truthfulness of their statements and their future effects on the land...I am banishing them, Islanzadi style, from MIC. Murtagh and Thorn go on their adventures but stop short of going to the land of sulfur. For now. I prefer the idea that they are meandering around in the wilds trying to Find Themselves and running into the Co. side of Eragon and Co. and having heartfelt and meaningful moments of companionship and acceptance and understanding and learning.

Also Umaroth what the fuck?! were you thinking?! EVEN TELLING THEM ABOUT THAT PLACE?! SIR?!

*THUD*

[umunschaas]

Never posted that the second part is done I just realized.

First chapter is Galbatorix not causing the fall, still not doing well and doing the rough equivalent of living in a cellar for ca. 100 years. Plus a bonus confused Eragon in the end.

Second chapter is Galbatorix doing better (maybe?) and some silly morzatorix floof.

The one that Time forgot (25435 words) by SirBananadragon Chapters: 2/2 Fandom: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Galbatorix/Morzan (Inheritance Cycle) Characters: Galbatorix (Inheritance Cycle), Umaroth (Inheritance Cycle), Eragon Shadeslayer, Saphira (Inheritance Cycle), Morzan (Inheritance Cycle), Brom (Inheritance Cycle), Ajihad (Inheritance Cycle), Morzan's Dragon (Inheritance Cycle), Murtagh Morzansson, Oromis Thrándurin Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Angst, Mental Health Issues, and a lot of those, Good Galbatorix AU, Kind Of, Past Character Death, Grief/Mourning, Implied/Referenced Abuse, Implied/Referenced Torture, the fall still happens but Galbatorix didn't do it, Depression, Snalgli, Fluff and Angst, Crack Treated Seriously, so seriously that it turned kinda dark, Dragon Riders, Dragons, Canon-Typical Violence, Some Canon Deaths Don't Happen, some do, Trauma, Bachel gets mentioned, Snippets, Pining, Good Morzan AU, morzatorix is only in chapter two Summary: Just before Oromis can declare Galbatorix mad, Vrael steps in. Galbatorix didn't think that getting the chance to see if another dragon might choose him, would have him end up alone on Vroengard. Almost alone that is. Eldunarya tend to be chatty.