Book 3 (Inheritance trilogy)

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Inheritance book 3
Author	Christopher Paolini
Illustrator	John Jude Palencar
Country	United States
Language	English
Series	Inheritance Trilogy
Genre(s)	Fantasy novel
Publisher	Alfred A. Knopf
Released
Media Type	Print (Hardcover and Paperback) and audio-CD
Preceded by	Eragon, Eldest

The third book of the Inheritance Trilogy by Christopher Paolini will feature the conclusion of the series. It is the second sequel to Eragon and the sequel to Eldest.

Contents [hide] 1 Known facts 2 Notes 3 External links 3.1 Official 3.2 Interviews

[edit] Known facts

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

The name of the book is "Glaedr", as referenced to in a foldout in the limited edition of "Eldest". A few things have been confirmed by the author.

• The content of the cover is one of the few things confirmed by Paolini. Apparently the cover will feature an emerald green dragon looking to the right.^[1]

• In March of 2006, Christopher Paolini was interviewed^[2] by the fan site www.shurtugal.com where he revealed the following information:

·        When a dragon and Dragon Rider become linked, the Rider's magic immediately takes on the color of the dragon's scales. Paolini states that although Eragon's magic is blue, he could produce red fire if he wanted to.

·        At the end of Eldest, the Varden will still favor Nasuada in terms of leadership, but Paolini has hinted that in book 3 this might change.

·        Paolini has said that it is possible that Eragon may have unknown family members that have not been introduced so far in the series, though he did not confirm this.

·        Paolini also mentioned that in book 3 it will be revealed if Saphira ever finds a mate.

·        More information about Tornac (Murtagh's old friend and trainer) will be revealed.

·        Elva, along with "every other character," will have an important role to play.

• At Comic Con, 2006, Paolini said that there are "plenty of clues to the new dragon rider in Eragon and Eldest." He also said that while the readers shouldn't be shocked by the identity of the new Rider, it may be "a tad bit surprising."^{[citation needed]}

• Paolini also stated that there would be a change in Nasuada's character.^{[citation needed]}

• It is unclear how Thorn matured to rival Saphira despite their age difference, but Christopher Paolini has stated that it will be revealed in the third book of the trilogy.^[3]

• At the Eragon movie's premiere, Christopher Paolini said that the third book has been named, but Random House wishes to keep the name a secret until the time is right.^[4]

[edit] Notes

1.   ^ Unoffical information page on book 3. Shurtugal.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-19.

2.   ^ Interview with Christopher Paolini. Shurtugal.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-19.

3.   ^ Talking Trilogy with Christopher Paolini. Alagaesia.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-19.

4.   ^ Christopher Paolini. Eragon Red Carpet Interviews [video]. London: shurtugal.com.

[edit] External links

[edit] Official

• Official website, which includes autobiographical comments from Paolini
• Eragon summary, from Random House

[edit] Interviews

• Video clip from the Amazon.com website
• [1] Audio Interview with Christopher Paolini
• Interview with Eragon Author, Christopher Paolini
• Philip Pullman, Tamora Pierce, and Christopher Paolini Talk Fantasy Fiction, from Powell's books
• Live chat with Christopher Paolini, from Shurtugal.com
• Audio Interview with Christopher Paolini, from Shurtugal.com