
But the elves were stronger than the dwarves, and they would have destroyed the dragons, even as the dragons would have destroyed the elves.Īnd so a truce was struck and a pact was sealed between the dragons and the elves. Then the elves sailed to Alagaësia from across the silver sea. Then the god Helzvog made the stout and sturdy dwarves from the stone of the Hadarac Desert. Their scales were like gems, and all who gazed upon them despaired, for their beauty was great and terrible.Īnd they lived alone in the land of Alagaësia for ages uncounted. In the beginning, there were dragons: proud, fierce, and independent. The many artists, musicians, and storytellersĪ History of Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost? The Rider and his dragon have come farther than anyone dared to hope. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And still the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss.

Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.

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. The Sound of His Voice, the Touch of His Hand No Honor, No Glory, Only Blisters in Unfortunate Places

In the Beginning: A History of Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr
