I’ve always imagined him as a black dragon (probably because his size reminds me of Shruikan, and how his description reminds me of Balerion from GoT). But it occurred to me today while re-listening to Inheritance that it’s never said what color he was. Has Chris ever confirmed what color Belgabad was?

Weird question that probably has zero bearing on anything, but what happened to the ship Dragon Wing after the Battle of The Burning Plains? I would assume either the Varden or Surda claimed and repaired it, and perhaps made it a flagship in the fleet. I can see it being useful postwar as flagship, armed merchant, and/or exploration and power projection

So, we know of one clan that produces food on the surface. Considering how many dwarves there are, I doubt a single clan doing clandestine farming/herding is enough to feed their entire population, even if their products are essential to the dwarven diet.

Does the Beor's cave system have a native fauna and flora that can be exploited ? Did they bring crops from the surface and grow them underground using magic ? Anything else I missed ?

I was quite surprised to see that some WoE locations are obviously inspired by real life locations. Today I learnt Ellesmere is actually an island in Canada. And there are more examples: you can hear the name Gilead in various contexts (pharmaceuticals, Bible,...), one elf is called Invidia (well, Nvidia), Trondheim is a pilgrim city in Norway. Have you found any more?

Was Galbatorix a shade? Or was he a sorcerer? When Murtagh breaks his wards Eragon sees 'orbs of light' that are implied to be spirits (eventhough Eragon doesn't see them for long enough to be sure) leave his body. My assumption has always been that he figured out a way to bastardize the spirit/shade relationship to take in spirits while retaining control, but maybe this is just a thing sorcerers do normally? Has Christopher ever commented on this?

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Just what the title says. I've read the series several times over the years, and I'm just wondering if there is any indication of how many eldunari are in existence?

It'd be interesting to get some idea of how many riders there were at the height of their power.

I am re reading the fork the witch and the worm with my dad and in the first chapter it says they chose Mount Arngor as the new home of the riders but at the end of inheritance they left Alagaesia to never return?? I thought Eragon decided against Mount Arngor because of the proximity to the dwarves and the fact that the young dragons would eat their flocks. Wasn’t the purpose of Eragon leaving with the elves to find a new island to build the home of the riders because Vroengard was still too dangerous?

Hey everyone! So, I am reading again the inheritance saga and I just arrived at the moment Eragon lost the belt of beloth the wise. I know that CP mentioned that Wolf-eyes and Bladesinger helped Roran out at Urû'baen and I was thinking.... What if they stole the belt from the priests whitout them noticing in Dras-Leona while Eragon and company were still trapped on the amethyst chamber? It may be a huge stretch, so I wanted to share and know what you guys think about it

Working on printing a somewhat life size version of Saphira’s egg. Could have further blunted the end caps (the other half is still printing) but this is my 3rd design of it and I am eager to try the finishing process.

Unfortunately this will be a part of my ongoing ‘Macguffin Project’/2006 movie archive and deep dive project, so I’ll be painting it in the style of the movie’s version. But once it’s done printing I’m hoping to see if Mr Paolini would be open to giving me a yay or nay on shape and size so I can print a book accurate one as well. A mini version for use in one of those levitating magnet stands is also being planned for funsies.

Will update after fully printed and base coats done if the community is interested.

I don't know if you guys remember but at the beginning of Eragon's guide to Alagaesia there's a letter to young riders telling them he had to leave the hall to deal with "unnamed shadow". Then Murtagh2 excerpt starts with Eragon coming back to health after "recent ordeal". Basically whole Tales1 was dedicated to people convincing him he won't gain much by hiding in a tower for the rest of his life and he should seek some kind of adventure so idk, seems to me like he may actually want to take stuffs in his own hands and go check out what's lurking in the shadows and all these battles stories from BoR may be just a side thing CP will put there as some kind of camp side stories he shares with a travel partner or chapters from Domia abr Wyrda to make Tales2 actually different content and not just a reprint of BoR.

Plus the letter from Guide suggests there's no other rider in the "training center" to take care of the teaching and we already know Murtagh took that role somewhere between Tales2/Murtagh2 and is taking care of young riders that appeared there in the meantime. Seems to me like putting Tales2 in that time frame is the only way to put all canon content together for it to make sense.

Rohan has estimated the walls of Illirea at 300 feet. Assuming that this is also one foot in our world, the walls are around 90 meters high. That would be almost as high as Big Ben. In our world, the walls in the Middle Ages were about 25 meters high. Imagine you are standing in front of a 90 m high wall!

My english class has an essay assignment categorizing and describing archetypes from different forms of media, and I would like to write about some examples from my favorite book series!

What kind of ideas do you guys have for that? For example, Eragon might be considered a demi-god because of his attributes. Or Arya could be considered a hunter because of her attributes.

What other archetypes do you guys think some characters could be called?

Thanks in advance for any help :)!

I am rereading the series of the whole and I'm in the middle of Eldest all right now, the new saddle he is given is very well described and it's leather. Plus a little bit later it said Arya wasn't wearing her usual leather.

Where are they getting this leather? If they won't even use actual butter where are they getting the leather!

I was just going through the kickstarter projects again because I’m so excited and I realized that Christopher is going to have to sign 17,321 certificates/books for these two projects!

It breaks down into 9,320 statue certificates and 8,001 books! That’s some true dedication on top of all the other things he’s working on. I can’t express enough how much it means that he’s willing to do so much for us while sacrificing his wrist in the process haha.

Jokes aside, I had to share this with you guys because I am absolutely buzzing with excitement for these projects and I wanted to send my thanks to Mr. Paolini into the ether lol

Dathedr: “It would not be right for a human to be a Monarch AND a Rider.”

Dathedr and other elves show up like Jehovah’s Witnesses to Arya’s doorstep for 2 weeks and gaslight her into becoming a monarch AND a Rider

Dawg, elves are either playing 3D chess, or are completely oblivious to their own hypocrisy. 😂😂😂😂🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

We all know the Brom quote, yes?

It's unclear to me if Brom was exaggerating, theorizing or factual about that. Maybe he was just spitballing two random, unconnected concepts, but for arguments sake, let's say it can be done. Surely we modern people with access to the Internet qualify as "masters", right?

So I'm wondering both about the theoretical system (how much and in what manner does the wording have to be connected to the desired effect) and the practical application (how would you focus your energy to create a gemstone).

I've had a number of ideas that broadly range from metaphorical to definitely physical. Some require clear instructions, while others just "make a gem, idc how".

• "make something translucent and shiny, glistening like water"
• "make something in the shape of a droplet of water"
• Taking inspiration from hydrogen bridges to shape the crystal structure
• Using water as ingredient or some sort of catalyst
• Using water molecules as the way in which you manipulate others, or to exert pressure

Perhaps the nature of connection doesn't even matter, as long as you know both the connection and the desired end result? This would include both direct applications and outlandish metaphorical chains like "Sea is made of water, pearls are found in the sea, gemstones are almost like pearls". Though focusing magic on that may be harder than just saying "gem".

After examination, this is what I'm leaning towards. What do you think? What's the nature of this connection and how would you utilize that to make a gemstone?

Some more clarifications: * The incantation is only "Adurna", but what's going on in your brain is unrestricted. Keep in mind you can't lie with it though, even to yourself. * Waive the energy requirements. I'm more interested in the process, though of course it should be a smart and efficient method if possible. * Assume that transmutation is possible even if you don't know about atomic structure (Dirt to Water in the first book). But it might help to have a better process in mind.

I’ve been seeing a lot of dissatisfaction online with the announcement of Murtagh 2. Personally I don’t know what everyone is so worked up about. I really enjoyed Murtagh and hearing things from his/Thorn’s perspective. I understand people craving to hear more from Eragon/Saphira and Arya. At the same time isn’t it nice seeing the universe expand beyond that one point of view? For me, reading Murtagh brought a lot more depth to Alagasia. It opened the door for other potential threats and challenges the next generation of riders will face.

Hi Everyone!

Today I wanted to talk about one of the ideas I've been working on, recently accelerated by Christophers recent AMA + Tweets. As always, thanks to /u/notainsleym and /u/cptn-40 and everyone else who helps work through these ideas - these theories are always a team effort. Let's dive right in.

tl;dr

• Markov chains are the fundamental mechanism behind both premonitions and the gedwëy ignasia's danger sense, as confirmed by Christopher Paolini's comments linking them to "detecting certain possibilities

• Premonitions work by looking at probability landscapes - sensitive individuals can perceive glimpses of probable futures, especially those who are magically sensitive, like Eragon; or at places where the world is "shifting

• Dreams and visions "leak through" from the realm of spirits (superluminal space in Fractalverse terms) when reality's fabric shifts, allowing glimpses of alternate probability chains

• The gedwëy ignasia glows based on Markov Chains/danger probability - it detects highly probable threats in the immediate future, though it can produce false alarms when probability chains shift rapidly

• Probability manipulation is possible through strategic scrying - by measuring the energy cost of viewing different futures, skilled magic users can play "probability hot and cold" to steer events toward desired outcomes

• Azlagur likely uses black smoke to filter probability chains as premonitions- the smoke acts as a Markov chain filter, showing followers only visions where Azlagur wins while suppressing alternative futures as "false" or "unclean

• Angela is a master probability manipulator operating across multiple worlds - her presence in both the Inheritance Cycle and Fractalverse suggests she's orchestrating long-term probability optimization on a massive scale

• This is further supported by the fact that Angela deliberately chose not to kill Galbatorix despite having the power to do so, because direct action wouldn't lead to her desired future outcomes - instead she guided Eragon to do it

• "Interesting" events attract Angela because they're crucial probability inflection points - moments where small interventions can create massive downstream effects in the probability tree towards her desired end state

@paolini: Mmm, Markov chains

@Nrock49: Any relation to bubbles of the same name? [Note: Markov Bubbles are the same thing as the "twist of space" spell that Tenga invented, and that Eragon uses to hide the Eldunarí from the Vault of Souls].

@Paolini: Of course.

https://x.com/paolini/status/1960040454952833393

So they're confirmed to be related - but what exactly are Markov chains, and why should Eragon fans care?

Markov chain or Markov process is a stochastic process describing a sequence of possible events in which the probability of each event depends only on the state attained in the previous event)

Put more simply (Sourced from here:

A markov chain is simply a "path" of various destinations, where each direction you take has a certain probability of happening.

For example, lets say every time you encounter a crossroads, you always take a random turn. This means that you have A->B(0.5)/C(0.5) chain. Thats a very simple markov chain.

An example of a slightly more complex chain would be:

Start in A

30% chance to stay in A, 50% chance to go to B, 20% chance to go to C

B has 80% chance to stay in B, 10% chance to return to A, 10% chance to go to C

C has 0% chance to stay in C, 50% chance to go to A, 50% chance to go to B.

That is a markov chain. If you are in the chain, all you care about is your current position - if you are currently in C, it doesnt matter what probabilities A has, all that matters is what probabilities C has.

The reason this matters for Eragon is that Markov chains appear to be the fundamental mechanism behind premonitions and the gedwëy ignasia's danger sense. Let's look at the evidence:

Yes, Eragon would make an excellent Speaker. Isn't it interesting how many magically-sensitive people are having dreams of the future, eh?

Do the riders mark have a danger sense built in?
Yes. It's a minor form of precognition/premonition. However, hardly infallible.

It glows based on the probability of "danger", based on MARKOV CHAINS. Based on the probability that some bad event will happen. It can see probable future dangers, and alert you - however, it may have some probability threshold under which it doesn't alert you (i.e. there's always a very small risk you trip and break your neck, but that's not "worth" or high probability enough to glow over).

But, if there is highly probable danger in the future, or probability that you may get hurt, then it starts to glow as a warning - because it's a very probable outcome, given the current 'state' of the world.

And - if you don't believe me, Christopher confirmed this mechanism from an old interview back in 2011 here

Q: How does the gedwëy ignasia “tingling palm” actually work for Eragon? Does it only warn Eragon of nearby enemies, or does it warn of possible threats – friends or foe – that may be near? Does it only detect the presence of magic or magical beings?

A: It’s an uncertain effect because it relies on the same mechanism that allows premonitions within Eragon’s world. Basically, the gedwëy ignasia can detect certain possibilities. The more likely something is to happen, the more likely it may be noticed before it actually happens by those who are sensitive to magic. However, since premonitions are chancy things at best, there is never a guarantee that you will always get a warning before something bad is about to happen. And sometimes you get a warning and nothing does happen. It has been noticed by Riders that if they are aware of the impending danger, it’s far less likely that their gedwëy ignasia will itch or tingle. Ignorance seems to be linked to the sensation, and this the Riders attribute again to the dragons’ ofttimes inexplicable use of magic.

Can detect certain possibilities... Markov chains.

Even more importantly, it works on the same mechanism that allows premonitions - which means premonitions (and, more broadly, the future) are ALSO based on Markov chains. Let's examine what this tells us about how premonitions actually function.

Eragon's Premonitions:

Eragon’s dream... now I know I’ve said premonitions usually only go a short distance in the future but Eragon’s kind of an odd case because he’s in a very, very strange position with regard to what’s happening in the world and who he is and his dreams are happening because: one, he’s become fairly powerful and he’s always been fairly powerful with magic. And two: the world is shifting and that’s why sometimes things tend to leak through occasionally in dreams. Although, I should say that his dreams of Arya were not premonitions. They were current events, essentially scrying but they weren’t premonitions and I think I did say that in Eldest.

These passages suggest that premonitions work by accessing major inflection points in the probability landscape - when major events create ripples in the Markov chains (i.e. depending on the outcome of that event, the future can take MASSIVE swings in various directions, such as the death of Galbatorix), sensitive individuals can perceive these as glimpses of probable futures.

Also - Notice Paolini's language here: "the world is shifting" and things "leak through" in dreams.

Leak from where? Leak "through" what? The other interesting bit, is, that if dreams are "leaking" (which implies a hole in some kind of separation of worlds, or LUMINAL MEMBRANE )

From where... Let's see

When Eragon has waking dreams, he often sees figures at the fringes of his consciousness, or mentions "gauze-like figures" when first waking up. Do these come from the spirit realm? Where does your consciousness "go" during these waking dreams? Is there an equivalent of "astral projection" or something? Eragon is coming closer to the realm of the spirits (in a way). His consciousness remains in his body, but he is more open to things that are pure energy than during his normal daytime hours.

The realm of the spirits. Also known as (Fractalverse spoilers) Superluminal Space

And, as for the "leaks"...

Q: In FWW, Angela mentions "I fell into a curious trance - not asleep - but not fully awake..." - Is this similar, or even the same thing as the dream-like trance from Elves and Dragons? And then later - "The world altered" - Is this the same phenomenon as the "shifting" of the library (and subsequent aching of wrongness in underlying fabric)? Can you share any other tidbits on the "altering" of the world here?

A: Yes, similar/same. Yes, altered/shifting = same. Has to do with manipulation of the underlying fabric of reality.

And, remember what Christopher said earlier: * And two: the world is shifting and that’s why sometimes things tend to leak through occasionally in dreams*

The world is shifting, so "things" (aka "probable futures") leak through.

Very interesting. I'll touch on Angela a bit later, but let's return back to Markov Chains/Premonitions for now.

I want to explore how someone, or something could manipulate probability of future events (given current state) if they had the ability to predict the probability of future outcomes based on the current "state" of the world.

Because, if this IS the way it works (and, we know it is based on Christophers comments), then a clever magician (Tenga, or Angela) can abuse this power to understand how to steer events towards a certain outcome.

We know this is possible because of this comment from Christopher:

Not all paths: that would destroy any sentient mind. And keep in mind, EVERYTHING takes energy to do, even peering into the future. However, they're sometimes able to see some of the most likely paths (that is, those that take the least energy to see as they're the closest to what actually exists).

So.. If one is able to peer into the future (more specifically, one specific future outcome), and measure the amount of energy the more energy it takes to scry that future, they can determine a way to steer towards that desired future. It's an imperfect science, but it would work like this:

if you can measure the energy required to scry different future outcomes, you can play a strategic game of "probability hot and cold." Scry a desired future, measure the energy cost, take an action, then scry again. If it takes less energy the second time, that future has become more probable. Rinse and repeat to gradually steer events toward your preferred outcome.

This isn't omnipotence - you're limited by what's realistically possible and how far you can see. But a sufficiently skilled manipulator could nudge probability over time. As Paolini noted: "they're sometimes able to see some of the most likely paths (that is, those that take the least energy to see as they're the closest to what actually exists)"

A pretty good example of this is the Rick and Morty (I know, I know) about Death Crystals - in which case a crystal shows all likely deaths based on your current state; but if your path/state changes, then so does the "probable" death outcomes. It works on a similar principle.

Now, let's get back to the world of Eragon - I believe this (the manipulating of current events to achieve a higher probability in a particular future outcome) is actually happening (although a more refined version) in multiple distinct locations throughout the books.

Namely, by Angela and Azlagur. Let's examine -

As we know, staying in the "places of black smoke" give people visions (as seen in Nal Gorgoth, and Mani's Caves). But... these visions aren't normal. They're systematically manipulated. I believe Azlagur's smoke acts as a Markov chain/premonition "filter", using energy stored in the smoke to show ONLY the possible futures where Azlagur wins.

The evidence supports this interpretation. Multiple villagers share identical dreams of Azlagur's triumph, but when someone has a different vision, it's branded as "false" and "unclean." Crucially, they acknowledge these alternate visions are possible - the issue isn't that they're lies, but that they show probability chains that don't serve Azlagur's agenda. Consider what happens when the smoke's effects wear off:

"I did not dream as was right and proper. My mind was empty all the night until just before waking. Then an image filled my mind, and I saw the white mountain with—” The faces of those listening hardened, and Murtagh saw no charity in their expressions. “Enough!” cried the acolyte. “Do not poison our minds with your false visions. You are unclean, Dethra.” “I am unclean!” she shouted, tears streaking down her cheeks. “You are unworthy!” “I am unworthy! Punish me! Let me atone!” With a thunderous scowl, the acolyte pointed at her. “Dethra! You cannot regain favor in the Eyes of Bachel until you purge this heresy from your being. Go to the temple and confine yourself to the Azurite Room" (Recitations of Faith, Murtagh).

A few things to note here - Dreaming "right and proper" is defined by dreaming of Azlagur and/or one of his winning future outcomes.

The Draumar claim any outcome in which Azlagur doesn't win is a "False vision" - and that to claim otherwise is considered "unclean" or "poisoning" the others. Interesting. So they acknowledge that it's "possible" (i.e. that it's possible to dream of those things), and this also tells us the smoke isn't infallible - the effects of it wear off. The fact that they have a procedure for this also tells us this isn't the first time this has happened.

Also note the punishment - she is supposed to confine herself to the Azurite room. Which, based on later passages in Murtagh, we can infer is a room much closer to the smoke - in whichi Dethra would be "re-infected" or overexposed to the smoke, which would put up the veil around their minds, again.

Which gets back to my earlier point - the "visions" from Azlagur are really just using the Black Smoke to manipulate the visions of the future to obscure any future in which Azlagur does not win.

But... doesn't that take energy to do? Especially considering it may not be a likely outcome?

Ah, it does. So let's look at some of those stones that were picked up from around the places of black smoke...

The rock glistered and gleamed as if burning from within. It was a perfect pair to the stone he’d had off Sarros in Ceunon what seemed like half a year ago.

and, when asking Christopher about it:

Q: Is there any connection between the "glowing" from the crystals in Oth Orum, the "glowing" from Bachel's dragon scale armor, and the "glowing" of the rock from sarros?

A: It's all energy. When there is energy in an object, especially a crystal/gem/scale, it gives it an unusual glister/glow.

So... it's energy. That's what the glow is for. And, I believe, that's where the energy for the scrying of (potentially very unlikely futures) comes from. The smoke itself (which imbues "left over" energy in the rocks/surrounding vegetation). And that explains the purpose of the smoke, too. Or, at least, one of the intended effects. Abusing Magical Smoke (which itself contains energy) + Markov Chains to manipulate people's minds to only show possible future outcomes in which your side "wins".

Very interesting.

Now, to finish up here, let's look at a second potential case - Angela.

Angela clearly understands how Markov chains work, given her abilities as a fortune teller. But I believe she's using this knowledge for something far more complex than simple divination - she's engaged in long-term probability optimization on a massive scale.

The strongest piece of evidence I have here that Angela is manipulating Markov chains to push towards a specific future (or set of outcomes), is her interaction with Galbatorix. Or, rather, lack thereof.

Christopher has said that Angela could kill Galbatorix:

Q: Will we get Angela lore? I feel like she could have killed Galbatorix and just didn't feel like it.

A: Well, she's a difficult character to write. She's very fun to write. For those who don't know Angela is based on my sister Angela, because she breaks the fourth wall to a degree she has. Not only does she have plot armor, she knows she's in a story and can break the story itself. So, yes, she could have killed Galbatorix, but that would have made for a very bad story. That said, I do have an entire book planned around Angela, and it's very high on my list of books to write because it takes place before some of these other big stories I want to write. And that's also the difficult thing. I have my big storylines, and then I have a couple of one off side books I want to write, and it's just a question of time, energy and effort.

So... given how much she opposes him (and, we know she does given the fact she fights the armies under Farthen Dur, and on the Burning plains, etc etc), and the fact that she has the capability to kill him... why doesn't she?

I think Markov chains provide the clear answer - she knows, or has scried the most probable future outcomes in which she kills Galbatorix directly. And they don't line up with her goals - she knows that if she directly kills Galbatorix, it doesn't result in the end state she wants. So, therefore, that's why she doesn't kill him - even though she can/could. Further, I believe she subtly manipulates Eragon into killing him (not that he needed much pushing) because, again, it furthers her goals. Or, to put it in Markov Chain terms, it increases the probability of the future she desires. That's it. Her actions are entirely derived around trying to find the best path, over many many years (as is implied by her presence in the Fractalverse). We don't know exactly what those are yet, but I fully believe she understands the future is based on probabilities and is able to manipulate current events to tinker with the probability of future events.

This would also explain her pattern of behavior. She appears "where interesting things are happening" because those are the crucial inflection points in the probability tree - moments where small interventions can have massive downstream effects. Her seemingly random actions aren't random at all; they're precise adjustments designed to keep the probability chains flowing toward her desired end state.

Angela's presence in the Fractalverse suggests the scope of her work extends far beyond just Alagaësia. And, the fact that she spends so much time in Eragon's world implies something critical is happening there in the probability landscape - some crucial branching point that could affect outcomes across multiple worlds or timelines. And something that requires her to carefully guide the key players (Eragon, Saphira, Elva, etc) to achieve those outcomes.

To wrap it all up - manipulating future probabilities (as seen through Markov Chains/premonitions) explain several mysterious things in the books: why premonitions sometimes do not come to pass (probability chains shifted, which results in the particular scried future not being as probable), why the gedwëy ignasia gives occasional false alarms (probability of dangers briefly spike), and why powerful characters sometimes make seemingly irrational choices (because they're optimizing for non-obvious future outcomes).

Whew.

Alrighty, I've been ranting on for long enough. I'll stop myself here - Let me know what you think in the comments! As always, thanks for reading.

It always struck me as odd that no race, in the thousands of years since Alagaesia has been inhabited, ever colonized lands to the east of the map. There is a river that runs that direction. Seems obvious that someone would have done that at some point. Especially with Galby being a tyrant for as long as he was. I can think of some reasons as to why it hasn't happened, but am curious if there are any confirmed lore reasons why no one has?

Some reasons I can think of:

- Dwarves, Elves, Urgals just don't have the innate desire to expand and spread like humans do. The elves and dwarves have direct access to the river that runs eastward but humans would need to cross the desert. The desert was a big enough obstacle to prevent humans from expanding.

- It has been tried but failed due to some unknown danger. (lots of Razac? or maybe whatever danger made King Palancar and his people flee to Alagaesia originally?)

I'm sure there are more, but that's all I have off the top of my head.

A close friend of mine is currently battling cancer and has had a particularly hard few weeks, both mentally and physically. They're a huge fan of the saga (I know they've listened to the audiobooks during travel to/from hospital and during treatment) and I'd like to gift them something related to the series as a token of friendship and a reminder that I'm thinking of them.

For a bit of background - the series was one of the first things we bonded over when we met. We've spent ages discussing our favourite parts of the story, theorising about future books, even watching the film that does not exist and poking fun at it the whole way through. It's a pretty core part of our friendship that I don't think either of us share with anyone else in our lives.

I've checked out Chris' Etsy store, but given the exorbitant shipping costs to my country I don't know if I'll be able to purchase anything from there.

The OwlCrate edition of Eragon looked like a promising option, but seems like it's out of stock.

I did also back the Book of Remembrance with both of our names, but for obvious reasons I don't want to inform my friend (at least not until they're out of the woods and I can give them a copy of the book in person).

Does anyone have any recommendations? Doesn't even necessarily have to be a physical item. If Chris had a Cameo profile I'd probably have gone with that, lol. I would appreciate even "Inheritance-adjacent" suggestions :)

Hello all! I have been rereading the Inheritance Cycle and when Eragon first touches Saphira… “he heard a soundless scream of rage”. Has the Namer of Names ever spoken as to who or what was screaming in rage?! I could understand pain, shock, or fear perhaps…but rage? Please let me know if I have missed a piece of lore! Picture for reference.

This is actually a redesign if a previous model i made called the oddysseus

Would be happy to add more to it if y’all had ideas. Maybe something to show her vanity

So I've read all the books and for a while was super invested in the series. However, I haven't looked into it for probably about 13 years.

Has any books/films/series been released since the Inheritance book in 2011, and anything about the lore come out since then? Would love to get back into it, maybe learn more about Broms' history, the dragon/rider relationship and more.

Also, I'm trying to find the books in hardback. I have Brisingr, but apart from charity shops I don't know where else to look. I know I could check vinted, I got another book from there, but I do prefer to look at them in person first before I buy.