Brisingr. [3], or, The seven promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular

The Empire is at war and the stakes have never been higher in the third book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.Features interlocking art that reveals an image across the spines of all four books! And don’t miss the most recent book set in Eragon's world, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alagaësia!"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." --The Washington Post Eragon And His Dragon, Saphira, Have Narrowly Escaped From The Colossal Battle On The Burning Plains. With More Adventure At Hand, Eragon Finds Himself Bound By A Tangle Of Promises He May Not Be Able To Keep. When Unrest Claims The Rebels And Danger Strikes From Every Corner, He Must Make Choices That Will Take Him Across The Empire And Beyond, Choices That May Lead To Unimagined Sacrifices. Synopsis Of Eragon And Eldest -- The Gates Of Death -- Around The Campfire -- Assault On Helgrind -- Divergence -- Rider And Ra'zac -- To Walk The Land Alone -- The Trial Of The Long Knives -- Winged Tidings -- Escape And Evasion -- A Delicate Matter -- Bloodwolf -- Mercy, Dragon Rider -- Shadows Of The Past -- Amid The Restless Crowd -- To Answer A King -- A Feast With Friends -- Intersecting Sagas -- Making Amends -- Gifts Of Gold -- I Need A Sword! -- Unexpected Guests -- Fire In The Sky -- Man And Wife -- Whispers In The Night -- Orders -- Footprint Of Shadow -- Over Hill And Mountain -- For My Love -- A Forest Of Stone -- The Laughing Dead -- Blood On The Rocks -- A Matter Of Perspective -- Kiss Me Sweet -- Glûmra -- Clanmeet -- Insubordination -- Message In A Mirror -- Four Strokes Upon The Drum -- Reunion -- Ascension -- Words Of Wisdom -- The Whipping Post -- Among The Clouds -- Butting Heads -- Genealogy -- Two Lovers Doomed -- Inheritance -- Souls Of Stone -- Hands Of A Warrior -- The Tree Of Life -- Mind Over Metal -- A Rider In Full -- Greaves And Bracers -- Leave-taking -- Flight -- Brisingr! -- Shadow Of Doom -- Sunrise -- Pronunciation Guide And Glossary -- Acknowledgments. Christopher Paolini. SUMMARY: Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.It's been only months since Eragon first uttered ''brisingr,'' the ancient language term for fire. Since then, he's not only learned to create magic with words-he's been challenged to his very core. Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.First is Eragon's oath to his cousin, Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength-as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength--as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-- choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?From the Hardcover edition. The further adventures of Eragon and his dragon Saphira as they continue to aid the Varden in the struggle against the evil king, Galbatorix.