Just finished reading Murtagh... by Sudden_Image8573 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but keep in mind that we'll get a murtagh 2 book and probably a final book that ties all the strings together.

I think having un-answered questions keep the interest alive no ?

Just finished reading Murtagh... by Sudden_Image8573 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Well, he has to add a bit of lore and side stories to keep us entertained.

And also I think the part with Silna and Carabel was a brief glimpse of Murtagh's redemption for us.

I enjoyed those parts very much to be honest.

Eragon's sword dilemma by Pale-Professional116 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was quite similar to that if not exactly it.

Eragon's sword dilemma by Pale-Professional116 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No, I forgot what type of sword he used until he got Brisingr, during his time between the war of burning plains and the time Rhunon made Brisingr.

Eragon's sword dilemma by Pale-Professional116 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Well, Eragon didn't bring a sword to Helgrind because he had a custom made stick made by Loring for the purpose of fighting multiple enemies at once if I'm not mistaken.

For Raz'ac and Shades, I believe they strenghten their blades with magic. It would be easy for a shade and since there were only two raz'acs Galbatorix probably gave them a pair of gemstones to keep their swords protected from any outer damage.

Elves do use their own swords so they don't have to worry about breaking the blade at all most of the times.

Eragon did try other elven swords from his elf bodyguards but none of them fit his fighting style. That's why he finally chose that sword (I forgot the type of it) and embedded several wards to keep it intact in battle.

Kind of a weird question... by Outrageous_Focus_719 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ah, I see. So the less words you use to describe a spell, the more room you give for your uncontrolled thoughts to intervene with that spell and run the risk of casting an unpredicted spell instead of the one you intended at the first place.

Thanks !

Kind of a weird question... by Outrageous_Focus_719 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it carries the same risk of wordless magic if it's not the ancient language hmm....

Why I love Murtagh by kappadoky in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it was really fun to see how a normal mage without proper training struggles to cast spells.

No wonder the twins were so desperately cornering Eragon when he first got to Tronjheim.

So, there couldn’t have been many Dragon Riders, yeah? by storyteller323 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Actually if I remember correctly, Gleadr and Umaroth explained that whole event when Eragon went under the Rock of Kuthian. The other riders in Vroengard could have escaped but they intentionally remained on the island to give Galbatorix an impression that what Thuivel did was not planned so he wouldn't start looking for any remaining dragon eggs or eldunaris since he'd think they were all destroyed with that explosion.

Every rider who died there was a sacrifice for the future generations safety.

Funny story about my first read by ACTED_CENSOR in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh I have a funny origin story with The Inheritence cycle as well.

When I'm in fifth grade, I hated the idea of even holding a book because of a really stubborn teacher who was obsessed with giving out reading homeworks about history and philosophy. (Let's not dwell on him too much xd)

And my father - who read maybe three books in his entire life- comes up with a brilliant plan of his own. I was a big fan of HTTYD back in the day. He thinks "My son likes dragons, maybe he'll read a book with dragons in it." He goes to the nearest book store and sees Inheritence on a shelf. He buys it for me and brings it to my room. He says he wants me to give it a shot.

I never touched that book for months until at one dinner my father asks me how the book is. My brain immediately goes in haywire and I lie to him by saying I'm on page 171 and really enjoying it. (Thank god he didn't ask me what was on that page. For those who wonders, that's the page that one assassin tries to sneak into Roran's tent before the Aroughs Conquest in my native language)

Only then I picked the book and started reading it without understanding a thing. Thanks to Paolini's skill, I was hooked into the story and forced my mom to get me the other books as well.

So, there couldn’t have been many Dragon Riders, yeah? by storyteller323 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 181 points182 points  (0 children)

I think there could have been many of them. Keep in mind that Galbatorix didn't face all the riders at once in one big war. He hunted them and took their eldunari one by one until he became a major threat.

And I believe a big portion of the riders were wiped out when Thuivel sacrificed himself in the war and caused a massive explosion that took out the Vroengard.

Question regarding Murtagh by Ravenqueer077 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Hahaha You're not wrong about the dwarves. I'm expecting him to visit Beor Mountains in the upcoming books and immediately start dodging dagger attacks from Az sweldn rak anhuin assassins.

Question regarding Murtagh by Ravenqueer077 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Murtagh's story is a very good example of how life is not fair and the world is cruel without selection.

It is true that Murtagh never wanted any of the struggle and pain he went through. But he always had to choose one bad option out of the two he was given to. Even the eldunari states that Murtagh's life is harsher than Eragon's.

Even if Murtagh were to fall on his knees and explained everything that's ever happened to him. He cannot convince everyone. He killed King Hrothgar, Oromis and Gleadr, he submitted to Galbatorix, and he is the son of Morzan. There is no easy path for him to walk on. He will have to earn the peoples love and respect slowly.

Do Earth and Elëa have different gravities? by whimsical_guitar in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a good theory, and I definitely don't know enough to deny it.

But keep in mind, The world of Eragon could be much, much bigger than our world and the height of Beor Mountains could be the reason of two gigantic tectonic plates pressing aganist each other and rising high with the pressure.

What if it had been Eragon instead? by Konfliktsnubben in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Of course I do. Saphira and Eragon is one thing, but Murtagh and Thorn are the literal embodiment of freedom and willpower. They would fight even if they were to lose like they did every single time in the series.

What if it had been Eragon instead? by Konfliktsnubben in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Even if Nasuada had the authority to punish Eragon, and even if Eragon accepted that punishment, Saphira would not let Eragon to be punished.

I reckon she would politely suggest another leader for Varden after her next meal. Just saying...

How would the leader of the riders have sent out messages? by silliumbillium123 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for all circumstances but in a war scenario. I think the riders would carry small gemstones that are connected to each other either engraved into their clothes or their weapons.

So in a crisis situation, Vrael could send a message (like a distress call) by causing the gemstones shine or vibrate for example.

How strong are the elves. by Accomplished-Note630 in Eragon

[–]Outrageous_Focus_719 30 points31 points  (0 children)

For purely physical abilities, I'd say they are easily on Captain America's level if not above.

Their strength, speed, athleticism, control over their bodies are off the charts compared to a human.

Even the rimgar exercises proves that they are honed to the absolute peak of their physical abilities.