
When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. Now, Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider.

But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina.ĭarkness falls.Despair abounds.Evil reigns.Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire.

Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.įollowing the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. Not so very long ago, Eragon - Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider - was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest.
