Eldest
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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. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider. Ages 12+. 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. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. 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. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . .
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 503601 readers · 819 pages · ≈ 15 h 10 m · Easy
What order should I read the The Inheritance Cycle series?
Read Eldest first, then follow the publication order above — Brisingr.
How long does it take to read Eldest?
About ≈ 15 h 10 m — 819 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Eldest?
819 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Eldest?
It sits on the Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Is Eldest in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Eldest?
The main characters include Eragon, Saphira, Varden, Thorn.
Where does Eldest take place?
It is set in Alagaesia, Battle field during Dragons.
Who wrote Eldest?
Christopher Paolini.
The Inheritance Cycle — reading order
- → Eldest (2005) you are here
- 1 Brisingr (2004)