Index | Of Eragon

Report: Analysis of Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Subject: Eragon (Book One of The Inheritance Cycle) Author: Christopher Paolini Genre: Young Adult Fantasy / High Fantasy Publication Date: 2002 (Self-published), 2003 (Knopf re-release)

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Sequel index: see "Murtagh."

• The Ancient Language (The Grammar of Magic): The language of the elves. To speak it is to cast magic. It prevents lying.
• Brisingr: The Ancient Language word for "fire." Also the title of Book 3.
• Argetlam: "Silver Hand." The title given to Dragon Riders.
• Zar’roc: "Misery." The red Rider’s sword given to Eragon (formerly Morzan’s).
• The Bright Steel: The sword Brom gives Eragon before Zar’roc.
• The Shade: A magician who has been possessed by spirits (Durza).
• Ra’zac: Inhuman creatures that feed on humans; no magical abilities but immune to many spells.
• Urgals: Horned humanoids serving the Empire (not yet revealed as complex beings in Book 1).
• The Varden: The rebel group fighting Galbatorix.
• Mind Touching (Telepathy): The ability to read or speak into another’s mind.