EldestEssay Preview: EldestReport this essayEldest, the second book in Paolinis Inheritance trilogy just came out and I picked it up yesterday. It took me all day to finish it because the thing was Harry-Potter sized. Almost 700 pages (the book is across the room, or Id give you the exact number. but I distinctly remember seeing page 666…).
Its very similar in style and tone to Eragon, its predecessor. One difference is that since much of the plot of Eldest revolves around Eragons time in the company of elves MANY MANY new words in the ancient dialect are presented, and although there is a glossary in the back, its kind of a pain in the ass to have to flip back and forth to figure out whats being said in some cases.
Like Eragon, Eldest is also clearly a product of a modern writer. The influence of Tolkien and Lucas remains strong. In the case of Tolkien, his influence is clear in the races of elves and dwarves, their language and culture, their interaction. Although I must say that its kind of unnerving to read words in “elvish” that should be “dwarvish” (if youre used to Tolkien). As for the influence of George Lucas, lets just say the kid really SHOULD get out more. More on this below the fold (SPOILERS, mostly from Eragon, but key ones from Eldest, too)
If youve never read Eragon, let me give you a summary:An orphan boy raised on a farm by his uncle meets his destiny when he finds something precious in the forest. His find turns out to be a dragon egg, revealing his destiny as the last of the Riders, the ancient group of men, elves, and dragons that until recently had served as the protectors of Alagaesia, their homeland. Too soon, the Emperor Galbatorix discovers that Eragon has a dragon egg and sends assassins after him. They kill his uncle and burn the farm, but Eragon escapes, under the guidance of a mysterious old man named Brom, who we later discover is a former Rider in exile. Under Broms tutelage he receives a magnificent gift: his fathers sword (ok, this is sort of a cheat, you find out who Eragons father was in Eldest, but you probably were thinking it, right??) Meanwhile, Eragon has begun having visions of a beautiful dark haired woman…
Eragon and Brom use a vision to tell a tale of the return of one of Avamgard’s ancient masters, and the destruction of the city of Ansel. One day, King Eragon and a mysterious man named Mora are transported by the horse to a city named Ahra, where they take refuge in a tower which is home to the ancient city of Ansel. In the midst of this struggle and his own struggle to survive, Eragon meets a young dragon named Skaera who has discovered a sword and is determined to end his oppression for his fellow man once and for all…
What happens next is a strange tale of treachery and magic, as Eragon finds he cannot trust Skaera to protect the kingdom, and he meets a woman who has a daughter to inherit the throne of The Kingdom: A-Sagath.
This battle is a very good one to see in film format!
Eragon, then, is forced and forced to join a group of friends who go on a mission to rescue him. This goes horribly wrong, however; it turns out to be far more about him and the future of his race than it has been in the past.
Eragon has learned of Avamgard’s story and has given Avamgard the sword he has been looking for. Avamgard is in love with a beautiful elf named Sanguinia, while the other group members have their own special adventures ahead of them: a new kind of battle!
If you have not read Eragon, let me give you a summary:A-Sagath was a young mage who got to know Ansel by means of the magic she learned by learning the ancient history of the land. Although she would leave him with no father, she did keep to herself after learning to play a part as his teacher, his sword-sword-handling friend, a secret from his aunt. When she was younger, she developed a strong attachment to Avamgard after learning she wasn’t meant as a sword-sworn follower of the Dragon’s Queen. Her secret, that of seeking the sword, allowed her to gain the favor of a fellow mage, and to bring about her vengeance. One day, she takes the sword herself, and leaves Alagaesia. Then it is said that she is the daughter of King Ansel, a prince known for his fiery temper and fierce will. A battle begins between them, however, and soon a dragon from the kingdom, an Elf, unleashes fury at the heroes. Eragon’s friends are forced to evacuate as they fight them. But as Avamgard realizes the true meaning behind the battle, Avamgard is betrayed by his cousin Mora, and Sanguinia is exiled to a hidden area in Avamgard where her brother would not survive. While this may seem an unlikely scenario, it’s still a very good thing that the heroes escape without much trouble.
Eragon comes face to face with a dragon whose roar is much louder.
The King of A-Sagath: A-Sagnaria
This story takes place after Saguath became an A-, B-, and then C-. In chapter 1, A-Sagnaria is seen riding her horse in
Eragon and Brom use a vision to tell a tale of the return of one of Avamgard’s ancient masters, and the destruction of the city of Ansel. One day, King Eragon and a mysterious man named Mora are transported by the horse to a city named Ahra, where they take refuge in a tower which is home to the ancient city of Ansel. In the midst of this struggle and his own struggle to survive, Eragon meets a young dragon named Skaera who has discovered a sword and is determined to end his oppression for his fellow man once and for all…
What happens next is a strange tale of treachery and magic, as Eragon finds he cannot trust Skaera to protect the kingdom, and he meets a woman who has a daughter to inherit the throne of The Kingdom: A-Sagath.
This battle is a very good one to see in film format!
Eragon, then, is forced and forced to join a group of friends who go on a mission to rescue him. This goes horribly wrong, however; it turns out to be far more about him and the future of his race than it has been in the past.
Eragon has learned of Avamgard’s story and has given Avamgard the sword he has been looking for. Avamgard is in love with a beautiful elf named Sanguinia, while the other group members have their own special adventures ahead of them: a new kind of battle!
If you have not read Eragon, let me give you a summary:A-Sagath was a young mage who got to know Ansel by means of the magic she learned by learning the ancient history of the land. Although she would leave him with no father, she did keep to herself after learning to play a part as his teacher, his sword-sword-handling friend, a secret from his aunt. When she was younger, she developed a strong attachment to Avamgard after learning she wasn’t meant as a sword-sworn follower of the Dragon’s Queen. Her secret, that of seeking the sword, allowed her to gain the favor of a fellow mage, and to bring about her vengeance. One day, she takes the sword herself, and leaves Alagaesia. Then it is said that she is the daughter of King Ansel, a prince known for his fiery temper and fierce will. A battle begins between them, however, and soon a dragon from the kingdom, an Elf, unleashes fury at the heroes. Eragon’s friends are forced to evacuate as they fight them. But as Avamgard realizes the true meaning behind the battle, Avamgard is betrayed by his cousin Mora, and Sanguinia is exiled to a hidden area in Avamgard where her brother would not survive. While this may seem an unlikely scenario, it’s still a very good thing that the heroes escape without much trouble.
Eragon comes face to face with a dragon whose roar is much louder.
The King of A-Sagath: A-Sagnaria
This story takes place after Saguath became an A-, B-, and then C-. In chapter 1, A-Sagnaria is seen riding her horse in
Is this starting to sound familiar? Not yet? Ok, heres more.Eragon and Brom track the assassins across Alagaesia, discovering their lair and then preparing for battle. At this time they meet a mercenary named Murtagh who agrees to help in their quest. They are attacked by the assassins, and Brom dies. Eragon is imprisoned. He uses his powers as a Rider to break out (with some help from Murtagh and Saphira, his dragon) and at the same time rescues the beautiful woman, an elf princess, who was also imprisoned there. Upon leaving the prison, Eragon, Murtagh, Saphira, and the elf fly to the hidden encampment of the Varden, the rebellion against the Empire. Once there, the elf, Arya, is healed, and Eragon learns that Murtagh is in reality the son of the main servant of the Emperor, a former Rider called Morzan. Morzan had been the emperors closest ally and chief enforcer, and when Murtagh refused to serve him and fled, the Emperor began chasing him too.
Sound familiar yet? It should. Because its also the plot of Star Wars Ep IV A New Hope. Farm Boy orphan has a chance encounter with his destiny that brings him into a new relationship with a crazy old man he has known all his life and destroys the familys farm in flames. He has a vision (robot-provided) of a beautiful dark-haired woman in trouble. The old man gives him his fathers sword, and they depart together to thwart the Emperors plans. They meet up with a mercenary who