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==Plot summary==
==Plot summary==
[[Eragon (character)|Eragon]], [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Roran|Roran]], and [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Saphira|Saphira]] rescue Roran's betrothed, [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Katrina|Katrina]], who is held prisoner at [[The_Empire_(Inheritance)#Helgrind|Helgrind]], the dwelling place of [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#The_Ra.27zac|the Ra'zac]]. Eragon also finds [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Sloan|Sloan]], Katrina's imprisoned father and a traitor to Carvahall. While Saphira, Roran and Katrina return to the Varden, Eragon slays the remaining Ra'zac. Using Sloan's true name(discovered by accident), Eragon commands him to travel towards the elves' domain before returning to the Varden himself. Meanwhile, [[Arya]] finds Eragon in a town named Eastcroft, and together, they return to the Varden. At the Varden's camp, Eragon reverses the curse he accidentally set upon [[Elva]] and repays small debts, and settles other minor affairs, thus 'The Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular'.
[[Eragon (character)|Eragon]], [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Roran|Roran]], and [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Saphira|Saphira]] rescue Roran's betrothed, [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Katrina|Katrina]], who is held prisoner at [[The_Empire_(Inheritance)#Helgrind|Helgrind]], the dwelling place of [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#The_Ra.27zac|the Ra'zac]]. Eragon also finds [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Sloan|Sloan]], Katrina's imprisoned father and a traitor to Carvahall. While Saphira, Roran and Katrina return to the Varden, Eragon slays the remaining Ra'zac. Using Sloan's true name (discovered by accident), Eragon commands him to travel towards the Elves' domain before returning to the Varden himself. Meanwhile, [[Characters in the Inheritance Cycle#Arya|Arya]] finds Eragon in a town named Eastcroft, and together, they return to the Varden. At the Varden's camp, Eragon reverses the curse he accidentally set upon [[Elva]] and repays small debts, and settles other minor affairs. Thus, the subtitle, ''The Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular''.


[[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Murtagh|Murtagh]] and his dragon, [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Thorn|Thorn]], attack the Varden shortly after Eragon's return, but Elven spell-casters help force Murtagh to flee. After the fight, Eragon marries together Roran and Katrina. [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Nasuada|Nasuada]] then orders Eragon to attend the election of the new dwarf king, insisting Saphira stay behind. Among the dwarves, Eragon is reunited with [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Orik|Orik]], who is now the clan chief of Dûrgrimst Ingeitum. An unsuccessful attempt to kill Eragon is found to be the work of the clan Az Sweldn rak Anhûin. Orik successfully forces Az Sweldn rak Anhûin into exile. Having won the trust of the dwarves, Orik is elected the new dwarf king. At Orik's coronation, Saphira mends Isidar Mithrim, which Arya had shattered while rescuing Eragon from [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Durza|Durza]].
[[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Murtagh|Murtagh]] and his dragon, [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Thorn|Thorn]], attack the Varden shortly after Eragon's return, but Elven spell-casters, sent by the Elven Queen [[Characters in the Inheritance Cycle#Islanzadi|Islanzadi]] aid Eragon and Saphira, forcing Murtagh to flee. After the fight, Eragon marries Roran and Katrina. [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Nasuada|Nasuada]] then orders Eragon to attend the election of the new dwarf king, insisting Saphira stay behind. Among the dwarves, Eragon is reunited with [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Orik|Orik]], who is now the chief of his clan, Dûrgrimst Ingeitum. An unsuccessful attempt to kill Eragon is found to be the work of the clan Az Sweldn rak Anhûin. Orik successfully forces Az Sweldn rak Anhûin into exile. Having won the trust of the dwarves, Orik is elected the new dwarf king. At Orik's coronation, Saphira mends Isidar Mithrim, which Arya had shattered while rescuing Eragon from [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Durza|Durza]].


Eragon and Saphira go to Ellesméra to continue their training. [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Oromis|Oromis]] and [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Glaedr|Glaedr]] tell Eragon that [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Brom|Brom]], not [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Morzan|Morzan]], is his father. Oromis reveals the source of [[Galbatorix]]'s power: Galbatorix controls hundreds of Eldunarí, or dragon hearts, which preserve dragons' consciousnesses until destroyed. Though a dragon cannot physically exist through its Eldunarí, a dragon could still channel its energy into the bearer of the heart, and also impart its knowledge and wisdom. Eragon then visits an Elven blacksmith, [[Characters in the Inheritance Cycle#Rhunön|Rhunön]], who helps forge Eragon a new sword, which he names Brisingr, using 'brightsteel' found under the Menoa Tree. Eragon also finds out Sloan arrived. Before Eragon and Saphira set off to return to the Varden, Oromis says that the time has come to openly oppose Galbatorix alongside [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Islanzad.C3.AD|Islanzadí]]. Glaedr gives his Eldunarí to Eragon and Saphira before they part.
Eragon and Saphira go to Ellesméra to continue their training. There, [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Oromis|Oromis]] and [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Glaedr|Glaedr]] reveal that [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Brom|Brom]], not [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Morzan|Morzan]], is Eragon's father. Oromis also reveals the source of [[Galbatorix]]'s power: Galbatorix controls hundreds of Eldunarí, or Dragon Hearts, which preserve Dragons' consciousnesses until destroyed, even after the Dragon's physical demise. Though a Dragon cannot physically exist through its Eldunarí, a dragon could still channel its energy into the bearer of the heart, and also impart its knowledge and wisdom. Eragon then visits an Elven blacksmith, [[Characters in the Inheritance Cycle#Rhunön|Rhunön]], who helps forge Eragon a new sword, which he names ''Brisingr'', using the substance ''brightsteel'' found under the Menoa Tree. Before Eragon and Saphira set off to return to the Varden, Oromis says that the time has come to openly oppose Galbatorix alongside [[Characters_in_the_Inheritance_cycle#Islanzad.C3.AD|Islanzadí]]. Glaedr gives his Eldunarí to Eragon and Saphira before they part.


Meanwhile, after marrying Katrina, Roran is sent on various missions as part of the Varden's military. One of his targets, a convoy of the empire's supply wagons, was guarded by soldiers who feel no pain, and Roran's unit suffers extreme casualties. Only nine return to the Varden, and the commander is replaced after losing his hand. On a mission to take back one of the Surdan cities, the new commander's plan almost kills the soldiers, but Roran takes over and gives new orders. Despite saving the mission, and killing one hundred and ninety-three men on his own, Roran is charged with insubordination, and is relieved of his duties. When they arrive back at the Varden, Nasuada promotes Roran to commander and sends him on another mission. When he returns he joins the siege of the city of Feinster.
Meanwhile, after marrying Katrina, Roran is sent on various missions as part of the Varden's military. One of his targets, a convoy of the empire's supply wagons, was guarded by soldiers who ''feel no pain'', and Roran's unit suffers extreme casualties. Only nine return to the Varden, and the commander is replaced after losing his hand. Later on, on a mission to take back one of the Surdan cities, the new commander's plan almost kills the soldiers, but Roran takes over and gives new orders. Despite saving the mission, and killing one hundred and ninety-three men on his own, Roran is charged with insubordination, and is relieved of his duties. When they arrive back at the Varden, Nasuada promotes Roran to commander and sends him on another mission. When he returns he joins the siege of the city of Feinster.


Eragon and Saphira return to the Varden in the midst of the siege of Feinster. Eragon and Arya find the leader of the city, Lady Lorana, but discover that her three magicians are attempting to create a Shade. While racing to kill the magicians, Eragon passes out as Glaedr's Eldunarí shows Oromis and Murtagh fighting near the city of [[Gil'ead]]. Galbatorix takes control over Murtagh as Oromis suffers a seizure, and Eragon watches as Oromis is slain by Murtagh. Glaedr charges at Thorn, who evades and kills the attacker. Eragon regains consciousness, and he helps Arya kill the shade, much like Arya did in Farthen Dur. After the successful siege, Eragon tells Nasuada and Arya about Oromis and Glaedr. Nasuada then tells Eragon that the Varden plan to march to Belatona, then to [[Dras-Leona]], and finally to [[Urû'baen]], where they plan to kill Galbatorix.
Eragon and Saphira return to the Varden in the midst of the siege of Feinster. Eragon and Arya find the leader of the city, Lady Lorana, but discover that her three magicians are attempting to create a Shade. While racing to kill the magicians, Eragon passes out as Glaedr's Eldunarí shows Oromis and Murtagh fighting near the city of [[Gil'ead]]. Galbatorix takes control of Murtagh as Oromis suffers a seizure, and Eragon watches as Oromis is slain by Murtagh. Glaedr furiously charges at Thorn, who evades and kills him. Eragon regains consciousness, and he helps Arya kill the Shade, much like Arya did in Farthen Dur. After the successful siege, Eragon tells Nasuada and Arya about Oromis and Glaedr. Nasuada then tells Eragon that the Varden plan to march to Belatona, then to [[Dras-Leona]], and finally to [[Urû'baen]], where they plan to kill Galbatorix.


==Reception==
==Reception==

Revision as of 08:38, 10 January 2009

Brisingr
AuthorChristopher Paolini
IllustratorJohn Jude Palencar
Cover artistJohn Jude Palencar
LanguageEnglish
SeriesInheritance Cycle
GenreYoung adult literature, High Fantasy
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
Publication date
September 20, 2008[1]
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardcover and Paperback) and audio-CD
Pages748
Preceded byEldest 
Followed byBook 4 (Unknown title) 

Brisingr or The Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular is the third book of the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini, following the books Eragon and Eldest. It was released on September 20, 2008. The title means "fire" in the fictional Ancient Language of Alagaësia.

The book sold 550,000 copies on its first day of sale, the most ever for a Random House Children's Book,[2] and debuted at #1 on USA Today's top 150 bestsellers list.[3]

Development

The Inheritance Cycle was initially planned to be a trilogy. In an October 2007 press release, Paolini revealed that the third book would have been so large that it would need to be published in two volumes.[4] An April 11, 2008 newsletter sent out by Paolini said that this book was longer than either Eragon or Eldest.[5]

Paolini began providing hints about the plot with a March 2005 interview with Shurtugal.com. He suggested the next book would include whether Saphira ever finds a mate, and find the Varden shifting favor away from Nasuada as leader.[6][7] Paolini answered some questions for his fans on his official site in July and August 2006[8] and gave a video interview in December 2006 to promote the movie.[9] Paolini said the coming book would explain how Thorn, Murtagh's dragon, matured to rival Saphira despite their age difference, and the nature of the spirits that sorcerers summon. In February 2007, Paolini answered a letter from the Czech fan site Alagaesia.net and Eragon1.net, in which he hinted that the rest of the Inheritance Cycle would reveal information about Arya's background, about dwarf culture, and about Brom's lover.[10]

Title and cover

Paolini said about the title: "'Brisingr' is one of the first words I thought of for this title, and it's always felt right to me." As it is the first word in the Ancient Language that Eragon learns, it holds a particular significance for him.[1] "Brisingr" is the Ancient Language's word for "fire", used to summon and control fire by magic-users in the series, and it ends up being the name for Eragon's sword. Paolini revealed the subtitle, "The Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular", in a July 1, 2008 newsletter from Alagaesia.com.

John Jude Palencar illustrated the cover featuring the golden dragon Glaedr. The content of the cover was one of the few things initially confirmed by Paolini. The cover was first to feature an emerald-green dragon looking to the right.[11] Paolini later indicated that this was affected by the expansion of the series to a four-book cycle, but did not explain the change at the time.[12]

Promotion

In March 2008, a spoiler was released on the cycle's homepage, Alagaësia.com, stating that "In Brisingr, Eragon will meet a god."[13] A second spoiler was released in May saying that, "Eragon will meet a terrifying new enemy; one who likes to laugh a lot, but not in a good way."[14] In July 2008, a third and final spoiler was released on Alagaesia.com, stating that "In Brisingr, one of the characters becomes pregnant."

An excerpt from the third chapter of Brisingr, "Light and Shadow" (now renamed "Assault on Helgrind"), was included in the Eldest deluxe edition and later released on the Fricaya network.[15] This excerpt features Eragon and Roran traveling to Helgrind, in an effort to save Katrina (Roran's betrothed) from the Ra'zac's lair.

Brisingr was released in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom on September 20, 2008,[1] with later releases in other countries.[16] More than 2,500 midnight party events were held for the September 20 release.[17]

The book sold 550,000 copies on its first day of an initial print run of 2.5 million copies. Both the initial print run and first-day sales were the largest ever for the Random House Children's Book division.[2]

During promotion of the book, at Seattle Town Hall, Christopher Paolini stated that his favorite line from the novel is "Die, puny human!",[18] which is said by the Urgal Yarbog who challenges Roran for leadership of his group.

Plot summary

Eragon, Roran, and Saphira rescue Roran's betrothed, Katrina, who is held prisoner at Helgrind, the dwelling place of the Ra'zac. Eragon also finds Sloan, Katrina's imprisoned father and a traitor to Carvahall. While Saphira, Roran and Katrina return to the Varden, Eragon slays the remaining Ra'zac. Using Sloan's true name (discovered by accident), Eragon commands him to travel towards the Elves' domain before returning to the Varden himself. Meanwhile, Arya finds Eragon in a town named Eastcroft, and together, they return to the Varden. At the Varden's camp, Eragon reverses the curse he accidentally set upon Elva and repays small debts, and settles other minor affairs. Thus, the subtitle, The Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular.

Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, attack the Varden shortly after Eragon's return, but Elven spell-casters, sent by the Elven Queen Islanzadi aid Eragon and Saphira, forcing Murtagh to flee. After the fight, Eragon marries Roran and Katrina. Nasuada then orders Eragon to attend the election of the new dwarf king, insisting Saphira stay behind. Among the dwarves, Eragon is reunited with Orik, who is now the chief of his clan, Dûrgrimst Ingeitum. An unsuccessful attempt to kill Eragon is found to be the work of the clan Az Sweldn rak Anhûin. Orik successfully forces Az Sweldn rak Anhûin into exile. Having won the trust of the dwarves, Orik is elected the new dwarf king. At Orik's coronation, Saphira mends Isidar Mithrim, which Arya had shattered while rescuing Eragon from Durza.

Eragon and Saphira go to Ellesméra to continue their training. There, Oromis and Glaedr reveal that Brom, not Morzan, is Eragon's father. Oromis also reveals the source of Galbatorix's power: Galbatorix controls hundreds of Eldunarí, or Dragon Hearts, which preserve Dragons' consciousnesses until destroyed, even after the Dragon's physical demise. Though a Dragon cannot physically exist through its Eldunarí, a dragon could still channel its energy into the bearer of the heart, and also impart its knowledge and wisdom. Eragon then visits an Elven blacksmith, Rhunön, who helps forge Eragon a new sword, which he names Brisingr, using the substance brightsteel found under the Menoa Tree. Before Eragon and Saphira set off to return to the Varden, Oromis says that the time has come to openly oppose Galbatorix alongside Islanzadí. Glaedr gives his Eldunarí to Eragon and Saphira before they part.

Meanwhile, after marrying Katrina, Roran is sent on various missions as part of the Varden's military. One of his targets, a convoy of the empire's supply wagons, was guarded by soldiers who feel no pain, and Roran's unit suffers extreme casualties. Only nine return to the Varden, and the commander is replaced after losing his hand. Later on, on a mission to take back one of the Surdan cities, the new commander's plan almost kills the soldiers, but Roran takes over and gives new orders. Despite saving the mission, and killing one hundred and ninety-three men on his own, Roran is charged with insubordination, and is relieved of his duties. When they arrive back at the Varden, Nasuada promotes Roran to commander and sends him on another mission. When he returns he joins the siege of the city of Feinster.

Eragon and Saphira return to the Varden in the midst of the siege of Feinster. Eragon and Arya find the leader of the city, Lady Lorana, but discover that her three magicians are attempting to create a Shade. While racing to kill the magicians, Eragon passes out as Glaedr's Eldunarí shows Oromis and Murtagh fighting near the city of Gil'ead. Galbatorix takes control of Murtagh as Oromis suffers a seizure, and Eragon watches as Oromis is slain by Murtagh. Glaedr furiously charges at Thorn, who evades and kills him. Eragon regains consciousness, and he helps Arya kill the Shade, much like Arya did in Farthen Dur. After the successful siege, Eragon tells Nasuada and Arya about Oromis and Glaedr. Nasuada then tells Eragon that the Varden plan to march to Belatona, then to Dras-Leona, and finally to Urû'baen, where they plan to kill Galbatorix.

Reception

David Durham of the Washington Post praises Paolini for his streamlined prose, but says the novel drags a lot in the middle. He says Paolini shows greater maturity during some of the quiet moments of the novel, although he notes these parts could bore younger readers. Durham finds that Paolini's new characters are original, and that he adds depth to characters from the previous novels.[19] In contrast, Sheena McFarland of the The Salt Lake Tribune says Paolini "hasn't learned how to create characters that readers can relate to," although she praises him for strong female characters in the book such as Arya and Nasuada. McFarland calls the last 50 pages "riveting", but says they are a "paltry reward for trudging through the 700 preceding pages".[20]

References

  1. ^ a b c Press release (January 16, 2008). Random House Accessed 2008-01-16.
  2. ^ a b Diane Roback (September 23, 2008). ‘Brisingr’ Breaks Random House Children’s Record. Publisher's Weekly. Accessed 2008-09-23.
  3. ^ Bestsellers List (September 25, 2008) USA Today. Accessed 2008-10-06.
  4. ^ Press release (October 30, 2007). Random House Accessed 2007-10-30.
  5. ^ Alagaesia News. (April 2008) Alagaesia.com. Accessed 2008-04-13.
  6. ^ Interview with Christopher Paolini. Shurtugal.com. Accessed 2006-12-19.
  7. ^ Highlights from the CP Phone Chat with Mike. Shur'tugal. Accessed 2007-06-30.
  8. ^ Talking Trilogy with Christopher Paolini Alagaesia.com. Accessed 2006-12-19.
  9. ^ Christopher Paolini. "Eragon Red Carpet Interviews" (video). Shurtugal.com, London.
  10. ^ Open Letter to Christopher Paolini Alagaesia.net. Accessed 2007-03-14.
  11. ^ Highlights from the CP Phone Chat). (May 19, 2004) Shurtugal.com. Accessed 2008-03-30.
  12. ^ Christopher Paolini (December 19, 2007). Alagaesia Newsletter. Shurtugal.com. Accessed 2007-12-23.
  13. ^ Spoiler for Book Three. Alagaesia.com. Accessed 2008-03-19.
  14. ^ Brisingr Spoiler Video. Shurtugal.com. Accessed 2008-09-23.
  15. ^ Fricaya - Excerpt. Alagaesia.com. Accessed 2008-09-09.
  16. ^ "Brisingr International Release Dates" (February 2, 2008) Shurtugal.com. Accessed 2008-02-09.
  17. ^ Judith Rosen (July 14, 2008). 'Breaking Dawn' and 'Brisingr' in a Post-Harry World Publisher's Weekly. Accessed 2008-09-23.
  18. ^ http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/382170_paolini08.html
  19. ^ David Anthony Durham (September 25, 2008). For Fantasy Fans, the Dragons Fly Again. Washington Post. Accessed 2008-10-10.
  20. ^ Sheena McFarland (October 4, 2008). Books: 'Brisingr' bores with its meandering. Salt Lake Tribune. Accessed 2008-10-10.
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