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We knew of the existence of a green egg since first reading Eragon, but it wasn’t until Brisingr, when we still hadn’t seen the “Green Rider,” that we began to wonder when we would see it hatch, who it would hatch for, and what side they would be on. The release of the official cover of Inheritance was
Be sure to read Part 1 of our Top Ten Creepy Creatures and Characters series before reading this post. Happy Halloween! We’re celebrating the spookiest day of the year by releasing the second and final part of our Top Ten Creepiest Creatures and Characters in the Inheritance Cycle list! We scoured Alagaësia’s lore for some of
With Halloween just a day away, monsters linger around every corner! Continuing with some of the Inheritance-inspired Halloween content we’ve shared throughout the month, we decided to scour Alagaësia’s lore for some of our favorite eerie personas and mysterious creatures! Below you’ll find the first half of a two-part series counting down the top ten creepiest creatures and characters
Eragon. Eldest. Brisingr. Inheritance. We of course know these titles as the four wonderful volumes of the Inheritance Cycle. Since the Cycle concluded nearly four years ago, fans have been anxiously waiting for a fifth book set in the world of Alagaësia. Author Christopher Paolini has already confirmed he plans to write a new story
Murtagh has always been a fan favorite among the pool of Inheritance Cycle characters, and as such has spawned a wealth of incredible fan art over the years. We’ve had the opportunity to discuss many of these pieces of art, dissecting the traits and struggle of Eragon’s half brother due to the vacillation of his
Ever wonder what it would be like to vacation in the realm traveled by Eragon and Saphira? In a new look at the fantasy world of Inheritance, we’ll traverse the Alagaësia atlas, exploring different lands while planning a trip to each destination. Hail and Well Met, Traveler! Welcome to the first stop on our tour through Alagaësia: the Hadarac
Past the blackened peaks of Helgrind and across the glassy span of Lake Leona lies an incredible epitaph for a legendary Dragon Rider. Upon a cliff, encased in a cocoon of diamond, is where Brom the Rider was laid to rest during the tragic events of Eragon. Both Eragon and Saphira left their marks of
It’s November, that time of year where temperatures plummet and the dark of night shrouds us well before supper hits the table each evening. Some might start to encounter biting winds and even snow as, yes we’ll say it: winter is coming. It’s also a perfect time to wear nature’s ultimate defense against the elements:
Fans of fantasy literature, and genre literature in general, are no strangers the various tropes and generalities often referenced when it comes to their favorite entertainment. One such trope that longtime followers of traditional fantasy and science fiction may have heard in the past is a lack of strong female lead characters with major impact
As October draws to a close, so does the inaugural celebration of the Inheritance community’s first ever fan-created holiday, Alagaësia Brewfest! Uniting all races of Alagaësia, Brewfest is a holiday centered around celebrating the closing of the Fall harvest, looking back on the year that was, and looking ahead to the future. Inheritance fans and
