Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, lead the Varden’s final military campaign against the immortal King Galbatorix. The narrative follows their siege of major cities across Alagaësia, including Belatona and Dras-Leona, while Roran leads flank operations. Eragon travels to the hidden Vault of Souls on Vroengard, where he discovers a cache of hidden dragon eggs and Eldunarí. These stored hearts of deceased dragons provide the raw magical energy required to bypass Galbatorix’s protective spells and confront him within the capital of Urû'baen for the throne.
Readers of epic high fantasy seek this volume to conclude the long-running cycle of the Rider and his dragon. It appeals to those interested in detailed systems of magic governed by an ancient language and the logistical realities of fictional warfare. The book provides a definitive resolution to the political restructuring of a multi-species continent. Readers finish the text understanding the heavy cost of leadership and the specific mechanics used to overthrow a magically superior autocrat.
Escapist; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
