Who here reads The Inheritance series including Eragon and Eldest, by Christopher Paolini??

You really shoud!! It totally rocks! Trust me, I know. I am RockinBunty. LOL. Ok anyway, its a very interesting story line. Here read A part of Eragon:

When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. . . .

This is the second book, Eldest:
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspiring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. 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.

Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger.

Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .


Its a great series! The movie is coming out Holiday 2006!!! Woot so please give me your feedback, I will include interesting exerpts from the books later!!


-Bunty

nope never heard of them lol sorry

come on....no one has heard of this? It is a really famous series!!

Ok look, I know this is going to be long and most peeps don't like reading, but trust me just take 2 minutes of your time to read this excerpt from Eragon. Come on people, 2 minutes.

Excerpt

Prologue
Shade of Fear

Wind howled through the night, carrying a scent that would change the world. A tall Shade lifted his head and sniffed the air. He looked human except for his crimson hair and maroon eyes.

He blinked in surprise. The message had been correct: they were here. Or was it a trap? He weighed the odds, then said icily, "Spread out; hide behind trees and bushes. Stop whoever is coming . . . or die."

Around him shuffled twelve Urgals with short swords and round iron shields painted with black symbols. They resembled men with bowed legs and thick, brutish arms made for crushing. A pair of twisted horns grew above their small ears. The monsters hurried into the brush, grunting as they hid. Soon the rustling quieted and the forest was silent again.

The Shade peered around a thick tree and looked up the trail. It was too dark for any human to see, but for him the faint moonlight was like sunshine streaming between the trees; every detail was clear and sharp to his searching gaze. He remained unnaturally quiet, a long pale sword in his hand. A wire-thin scratch curved down the blade. The weapon was thin enough to slip between a pair of ribs, yet stout enough to hack through the hardest armor.

The Urgals could not see as well as the Shade; they groped like blind beggars, fumbling with their weapons. An owl screeched, cutting through the silence. No one relaxed until the bird flew past. Then the monsters shivered in the cold night; one snapped a twig with his heavy boot. The Shade hissed in anger, and the Urgals shrank back, motionless. He suppressed his distaste—they smelled like fetid meat—and turned away. They were tools, nothing more.

The Shade forced back his impatience as the minutes became hours. The scent must have wafted far ahead of its owners. He did not let the Urgals get up or warm themselves. He denied himself those luxuries, too, and stayed behind the tree, watching the trail. Another gust of wind rushed through the forest. The smell was stronger this time. Excited, he lifted a thin lip in a snarl.

“Get ready,” he whispered, his whole body vibrating. The tip of his sword moved in small circles. It had taken many plots and much pain to bring himself to this moment. It would not do to lose control now.

Eyes brightened under the Urgals’ thick brows, and the creatures gripped their weapons tighter. Ahead of them, the Shade heard a clink as something hard struck a loose stone. Faint smudges emerged from the darkness and advanced down the trail.

Three white horses with riders cantered toward the ambush, their heads held high and proud, their coats rippling in the moonlight like liquid silver.

On the first horse was an elf with pointed ears and elegantly slanted eyebrows. His build was slim but strong, like a rapier. A powerful bow was slung on his back. A sword pressed against his side opposite a quiver of arrows fletched with swan feathers.

The last rider had the same fair face and angled features as the other. He carried a long spear in his right hand and a white dagger at his belt. A helm of extraordinary craftsmanship, wrought with amber and gold, rested on his head.

Between these two rode a raven-haired elven lady, who surveyed her surroundings with poise. Framed by long black locks, her deep eyes shone with a driving force. Her clothes were unadorned, yet her beauty was undiminished. At her side was a sword, and on her back a long bow with a quiver. She carried in her lap a pouch that she frequently looked at, as if to reassure herself that it was still there.

The band of fire thickened, contracting the area the Urgals had to search. Suddenly, the Shade heard shouts and a coarse scream. Through the trees he saw three of his charges fall in a pile, mortally wounded. He caught a glimpse of the elf running from the remaining Urgals.

She fled toward the craggy piece of granite at a tremendous speed. The Shade examined the ground twenty feet below, then jumped and landed nimbly in front of her. She skidded around and sped back to the trail. Black Urgal blood dripped from her sword, staining the pouch in her hand.

The horned monsters came out of the forest and hemmed her in, blocking the only escape routes. Her head whipped around as she tried to find a way out. Seeing none, she drew herself up with regal disdain. The Shade approached her with a raised hand, allowing himself to enjoy her helplessness.

“Get her.”

As the Urgals surged forward, the elf pulled open the pouch, reached into it, and then let it drop to the ground. In her hands was a large sapphire stone that reflected the angry light of the fires. She raised it over her head, lips forming frantic words. Desperate, the Shade barked, “Garjzla!”

A ball of red flame sprang from his hand and flew toward the elf, fast as an arrow. But he was too late. A flash of emerald light briefly illuminated the forest, and the stone vanished. Then the red fire smote her and she collapsed.

The Shade howled in rage and stalked forward, flinging his sword at a tree. It passed halfway through the trunk, where it stuck, quivering. He shot nine bolts of energy from his palm—which killed the Urgals instantly—then ripped his sword free and strode to the elf.

Prophecies of revenge, spoken in a wretched language only he knew, rolled from his tongue. He clenched his thin hands and glared at the sky. The cold stars stared back, unwinking, otherworldly watchers. Disgust curled his lip before he turned back to the unconscious elf.

Her beauty, which would have entranced any mortal man, held no charm for him. He confirmed that the stone was gone, then retrieved his horse from its hiding place among the trees. After tying the elf onto the saddle, he mounted the charger and made his way out of the woods.

He quenched the fires in his path but left the rest to burn.

You must really like this Bunty.It's funny, marathonman and me, fortune teller are both your friends, and we both posted :) Well if you typed that excerpt from eragon or whatever, u must like it lots, because it was long.I read a book called The Golden Compass, it was by Phillip Pullman, and there was an ad for egragon or whatever it is in The Golden Compass

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i have hear of it but havnt read it sounds good.

Eragon is a great book, def as good as my other home boy Harry Potter's novels. It is as exciting and twisty as J.K Rowlings series and in the end of the first and second book some really exciting surprises come around. Even if you dont like reading you may want to read this.

Dr.Kumquatt

P.S. The book is copyrighted to the author so dont type any more pasages please :)

Bump!

PS Dr.Kumquatt, I gave credit to alaglaesia.com, where publicly there is this passage on the web page.

Thanks everyone, please enjoy Eragon and Eldest! They rock

~BUMP!!!~

Read this everyone! Woot

Who here reads The Inheritance series including Eragon and Eldest, by Christopher Paolini??

You really shoud!! It totally rocks! Trust me, I know. I am RockinBunty. LOL. Ok anyway, its a very interesting story line. Here read A part of Eragon:

When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. . . .

This is the second book, Eldest:
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspiring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. 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.

Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger.

Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .


Its a great series! The movie is coming out Holiday 2006!!! Woot so please give me your feedback, I will include interesting exerpts from the books later!!


-Bunty
what exactly are you talking about? 0_o

Yeah I've read Eragon..but I am waiting for Eldest to come out on paperback so I won't have to pay as much...:D

why didnt you just put yes? cause i have read the series, but didnt love it.. so mines just a plain yes..

oh lol I am sorry... I really liked Eragon and Eldest! Sorry about putting a Yes! I will make sure i add that next time!

Any other Inheritance fans out there?

OMG I LOVE ERAGON! IT IS LIKE THE MOST AWESOME BOOK EVER! i almost cried though. i dont know why. it was funny. anways I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE! and the new book coming soon (i read the back of Eldest to check)
oh and hey RockinBunty

hey CrazyAlly!!!! You my friend on RockinBunty woot!! Eldest is already out!!!!!
Get it now it is really good. I can't wait for the movie myself!
woot

-Bunty

i know that
i just got them for my birthday last friday
i am going to start Eldest in about 2 days
well tomorrow actually

i love reading i read moslty harry potter my favorite book so far is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire that was like the best!

yeah Harry Potter is also good
these are the series i read and are almost done with so far
Harry Potter
Charlie Bone
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Eragon & Eldest(Eldest I start tomorrow)
and I think that's it

omg omg!!! I read Charlie Bone too!!!
- faints - I still have not read the castle of mirrors... need too

they are a little babish but i love them all the same. <3 Harry Potter too...ELDEST RULES GIRL START REALLY SOON


AND I LOVE MY SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS WOOOOOOOT

OMG I love these books. Read Eragon and fell in love with it. Picked up Eldest when it came out and read it in about 2 days :)

yeah i will read Eldest soon
i was going to start 2 days ago but i thought why start now when i can read it over break and be ready for next quarter

It does sound interesting, but I'm pretty reluctant to even touch another fantasy book until Harry is over. Seems traitorous to me.

well i need to read books in order to keep an A in reading
lol