The Ra'zac have returned to their hometown, Caraval, to terrorize the locals in the hopes of luring Eragon back.Įragon remains completely unaware as he trains in Ellesmera - leaving Rowan to find a way to save the entire town and track down Katrina (the love of his life) who was stolen by the Ra'zac.Īs much as I try to be objective about these novels - I can't. At that instant, Eragon's back ruptured in an explosion of agony so intense he experienced it with all five senses.and above all the feeling that Durza had just laid open his back.Meanwhile, Rowan (Eragon's coursin) is dealing with a horrible situation of his own. But his training is not easy - the magic is challenging and literally one wrong move could trigger the Shade's curse. He and Saphira are sent to the hidden lands of the elves, Ellesmera, to learn the secrets of the Dragon Riders. Eragon, having survived the great battle, is saddled with a completely unexpected consequence - the Shade's Curse. This series will always hold a special place in my heart. (How obsessed you ask? Tshirts, posters, movies, figurines - if you could slap a dragon on it, I bought it (really not kidding)). Honestly, this book fueled 90% of my dragon-obsession over middle school. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems.

Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Ages 12+.ĭarkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…Įragon 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 Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider.

Darkness 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.

Eragon eldest book