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Eldest
- Subgenre
- paranormal
- Edition year
- 2005
- Spice
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Eragon and his dragon Saphira journey to the elven land of Ellesmera for training in magic and swordsmanship after helping save the rebel state from King Galbatorix's forces. Along the way, Eragon encounters new peoples and adventures, but faces chaos as betrayal surrounds him and he cannot tell who to trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran fights his own battle that could place Eragon in even greater danger.
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- High Fantasy: “land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship” source
- Chosen One: “Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider” source
- Quest: “Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure” source
- Enemies of the Crown: “saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire” source
- Betrayal: “But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust” source
- Magic Academy: “further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship” source
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