• Book 4.5
  • NEW: Book 5
    • Alagaësia Prequels and Standalone Novels
  • NEW: Eragon TV Show
  • Fractalverse
  • Inheritance Cycle Fan Stuff
    • Inheritance Cycle Quizzes
      • Master the Ancient Language (Quiz)
      • Master the Dwarf Language (Quiz)
    • Fan Art
      • Inheritance Cycle Fan Art
      • Inheritance Cycle Tattoos
      • Eragon Video Game Concept Art
    • Official Inheritance Cycle Art
    • Inheritance Cycle Facts
    • Contacting Christopher Paolini
    • Site Stuff
      • About Shurtugal.com
      • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter
Shur'tugal
  • Book 4.5
  • NEW: Book 5
    • Alagaësia Prequels and Standalone Novels
  • NEW: Eragon TV Show
  • Fractalverse
  • Inheritance Cycle Fan Stuff
    • Inheritance Cycle Quizzes
      • Master the Ancient Language (Quiz)
      • Master the Dwarf Language (Quiz)
    • Fan Art
      • Inheritance Cycle Fan Art
        • Weapons of Alagaesia Fan Art
      • Inheritance Cycle Tattoos
      • Eragon Video Game Concept Art
    • Official Inheritance Cycle Art
    • Inheritance Cycle Facts
    • Contacting Christopher Paolini
    • Site Stuff
      • About Shurtugal.com
      • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter
No Result
View All Result
  • Book 4.5
  • NEW: Book 5
    • Alagaësia Prequels and Standalone Novels
  • NEW: Eragon TV Show
  • Fractalverse
  • Inheritance Cycle Fan Stuff
    • Inheritance Cycle Quizzes
      • Master the Ancient Language (Quiz)
      • Master the Dwarf Language (Quiz)
    • Fan Art
      • Inheritance Cycle Fan Art
        • Weapons of Alagaesia Fan Art
      • Inheritance Cycle Tattoos
      • Eragon Video Game Concept Art
    • Official Inheritance Cycle Art
    • Inheritance Cycle Facts
    • Contacting Christopher Paolini
    • Site Stuff
      • About Shurtugal.com
      • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter
No Result
View All Result
Shur'tugal
No Result
View All Result
Reflecting at the Tomb of a Dragon Rider

Reflecting at the Tomb of a Dragon Rider

by Nolan Holley
April 13, 2015
in Fan Art
0 0
17

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 respect where Brom was buried, with Eragon writing a small dedication and Saphira infusing the original sandstone tomb with magic, transforming it into diamond.

Though he didn’t know it at the time, Eragon had actually buried his father.  Despite this lack of knowledge, Eragon still was moved enough by Brom’s teachings and friendship to pay eternal respects to a man he looked up to as a father figure, writing a message at Brom’s tomb:

Brom the Rider Grave EngravingPerhaps the note was a mere coincidence… or it could have been more. Was the young Rider’s subconscious already aware of Brom’s true role as his father? Did Saphira’s hidden knowledge of their true relationship spill over?

Below is a piece of fan art created by the talented Anutwyll, showing Eragon and Saphira at Brom’s tomb.  This piece of art is actually very interesting, as it echoes visuals from the pair’s first and second visits to the tomb.  When Saphira transformed the tomb from sandstone to diamond, she did so by touching her nose to the surface, while Eragon appears to be carrying Brisingr at his side in this view which would lend one to believe this was Eragon fulfilling his promise to one day return to the grave.

used-ce__diamond_tomb_by_anutwyll-d6033gaUpon returning to the tomb as promised, Eragon made a few lasting improvements to pay his very final respects to his father in Inheritance chapter “A Fitting Epitaph”:

The hill looked exactly as Eragon remembered.  When he gazed upon it, he felt his chest grow tight.

Saphira landed next to the tomb.  Her claws scarped against the pitted stone, chipping off flakes.

With slow fingers, Eragon unbuckled his legs.  Then he slid to the ground.  A wave of dizziness passed through him at the smell of the warm stone, and for a moment, he felt as if he were in the past.

Then he shook himself, and his mind cleared.  He walked to the tomb and looked into its crystal depths, and there he saw Brom.

There he saw his father.

Now we ask:  How did Brom’s death first move you? Do you think Eragon was forced to mentally relive Brom’s death after he discoverd Brom was his father? Will Eragon and Saphira visit Brom’s grave in the future? Let us know in the comments!

Previous Post

Community response to the Inheritance Cycle film reboot petition blew us away!

Next Post

What does Fox need to do to remake a successful Eragon movie? (Part one)

Nolan Holley

Nolan Holley

Next Post
What does Fox need to do to remake a successful Eragon movie? (Part one)

What does Fox need to do to remake a successful Eragon movie? (Part one)

What does Fox need to do to remake a successful Eragon movie? (Part two)

Touring Alagaësia: Travel Guide to The Hadarac Desert

Touring Alagaësia: Travel Guide to The Hadarac Desert

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

Christopher Paolini offers an update on the Eragon Disney+ TV show!

July 28, 2022
Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

July 26, 2022
Why Eragon and Arya didn’t end up together, and why there’s still hope for their relationship, according to Christopher

Why Eragon and Arya didn’t end up together, and why there’s still hope for their relationship, according to Christopher

February 15, 2017
Christopher reveals the original ending of Inheritance vs. the published ending (details)

Christopher reveals the original ending of Inheritance vs. the published ending (details)

November 22, 2016

On Spoilers and Spoiling 2.0

2830

Book 4 Chapter: Review, Analysis, Theories, and More!

2220

Official “Back of the Book” Description Released for Inheritance!

2186

On Spoilers and Spoiling 3.0

1890
Everything we know about the Eragon TV series on Disney+

Everything we know about the Eragon TV series on Disney+

August 17, 2022
Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

Christopher Paolini offers an update on the Eragon Disney+ TV show!

July 28, 2022
Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

July 26, 2022
Help encourage Disney to create a new Eragon movie or television show!

Help encourage Disney to create a new Eragon movie or television show!

August 4, 2022

RECENT NEWS

Everything we know about the Eragon TV series on Disney+

Everything we know about the Eragon TV series on Disney+

August 17, 2022
Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

Christopher Paolini offers an update on the Eragon Disney+ TV show!

July 28, 2022
Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

Eragon TV adaptation is in the works at Disney+!

July 26, 2022
Help encourage Disney to create a new Eragon movie or television show!

Help encourage Disney to create a new Eragon movie or television show!

August 4, 2022
Shur'tugal

World of Eragon community
© Shurtugal.com 2004 - 2022

Navigate Site

  • Book 4.5
  • NEW: Book 5
  • NEW: Eragon TV Show
  • Fractalverse
  • Inheritance Cycle Fan Stuff
  • Newsletter

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Book 4.5
  • NEW: Book 5
    • Alagaësia Prequels and Standalone Novels
  • NEW: Eragon TV Show
  • Fractalverse
  • Inheritance Cycle Fan Stuff
    • Inheritance Cycle Quizzes
      • Master the Ancient Language (Quiz)
      • Master the Dwarf Language (Quiz)
    • Fan Art
      • Inheritance Cycle Fan Art
      • Inheritance Cycle Tattoos
      • Eragon Video Game Concept Art
    • Official Inheritance Cycle Art
    • Inheritance Cycle Facts
    • Contacting Christopher Paolini
    • Site Stuff
      • About Shurtugal.com
      • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter

World of Eragon community
© Shurtugal.com 2004 - 2022

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In